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Home health agency · CMS Certification 097049

PROFESSIONAL HEALTHCARE

501 SCHOOL STREET, SW SUITE 200, WASHINGTON, DC 20024

(202) 955-8355

Value64/ 100

4★ care at average cost — good value

Score = 60% quality + 40% relative cost within category

CMS Quality of Patient Care Rating
4of 5 stars

Quality & Operations

CMS-reported ratings and certification data

Quality of patient care rating
4 of 5 stars
Patient survey rating
1 of 5 stars
Date certified
2000-04-21

Services offered

NursingPhysical therapyOccupational therapySpeech pathologyMedical socialHome health aide

Agency details

Ownership
PROPRIETARY

What CMS measures show

Reported by CMS for this provider — compare against others nearby before deciding

How patients improved

Share of patients who got better at everyday activities during their care

Got better at walking or moving around(318 patients)
92.56%
Got better at getting in and out of bed(318 patients)
92.19%
Got better at bathing(318 patients)
90.79%
Breathing improved(292 patients)
99.09%
Got better at taking medications correctly(318 patients)
92.52%
Discharge function score(318 patients)
73.58%

Timeliness and safety

Began care in a timely manner(564 patients)
99.82%
Acted on medication issues promptly(564 patients)
95.92%
Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(564 patients)
0.18%
New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(331 patients)
0%
Checked whether patients received a flu shot(379 patients)
70.98%

Hospital use and care transitions

What happened after home health care began

Returned to the community after care(689 patients)
80.67%
Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(392 patients)
4.07%
Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(362 patients)
13.41%
Sent health information to the next provider(272 patients)
96.32%
Gave health information to the patient(283 patients)
90.81%

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What to look for

Which numbers matter most when choosing — in plain language

  • The quality-of-patient-care star rating summarizes how well patients recover and stay out of the hospital.
  • Patient-survey ratings reflect real experiences with communication and reliability.
  • Confirm the agency offers the specific services you need (nursing, physical therapy, etc.) — they vary by agency.

Questions to ask

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Questions to ask — PROFESSIONAL HEALTHCARE

Home health agency · checklist from CareLens (CMS Care Compare data)

  • Which exact services will you provide, and how often will someone visit?
  • Who is my main point of contact, and how do I reach someone after hours?
  • How do you coordinate with my doctor and report changes in my condition?
  • What is your experience with my specific condition or recovery needs?
  • Are your visits covered by my insurance, and what would I pay out of pocket?

Source: CMS Care Compare · data current as of June 2025.