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Home health agency · CMS Certification 217034

FREDERICK HEALTH HOME CARE

1 FREDERICK HEALTH WAY, FREDERICK, MD 21701

(240) 566-3222

CMS Quality of Patient Care Rating
3of 5 stars

Quality & Operations

CMS-reported ratings and certification data

Quality of patient care rating
3 of 5 stars
Patient survey rating
4 of 5 stars
Date certified
1974-01-21

Services offered

NursingPhysical therapyOccupational therapySpeech pathologyMedical socialHome health aide

Agency details

Ownership
NON-PROFIT

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(1,375 patients)
84.6%
Got better at getting in and out of bed(1,319 patients)
91.79%
Got better at bathing(1,373 patients)
87.6%
Breathing improved(734 patients)
87.44%
Got better at taking medications correctly(1,289 patients)
84.59%
Discharge function score(1,386 patients)
82.47%

Timeliness and safety

Began care in a timely manner(1,814 patients)
92.5%
Acted on medication issues promptly(1,814 patients)
96.91%
Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(1,785 patients)
0.67%
New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(1,417 patients)
0.66%
Checked whether patients received a flu shot(1,036 patients)
67.08%

Hospital use and care transitions

What happened after home health care began

Returned to the community after care(2,394 patients)
87.59%
Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(1,816 patients)
4.2%
Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(1,177 patients)
8.87%
Sent health information to the next provider(435 patients)
90.34%
Gave health information to the patient(1,370 patients)
93.87%

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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 — FREDERICK HEALTH HOME CARE

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.