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Home health agency · CMS Certification 497550

MEDSTAR HEALTH HOME CARE

4040 NORTH FAIRFAX DRIVE - SUITE 625, ARLINGTON, VA 22203

(703) 748-1533

Worth a closer look before you decide

These figures come straight from CMS. They are flags to ask about, not a verdict — read the full detail below.

Value23/ 100

2★ care at above-average cost — needs review

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

CMS Quality of Patient Care Rating
2of 5 stars

Quality & Operations

CMS-reported ratings and certification data

Quality of patient care rating
2 of 5 stars
Patient survey rating
4 of 5 stars
Date certified
1998-07-24

Services offered

NursingPhysical therapyOccupational therapyHome 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(206 patients)
86.63%
Got better at getting in and out of bed(205 patients)
88.82%
Got better at bathing(207 patients)
86.27%
Breathing improved(181 patients)
83.18%
Got better at taking medications correctly(203 patients)
80.74%
Discharge function score(207 patients)
78.26%

Timeliness and safety

Began care in a timely manner(287 patients)
89.2%
Acted on medication issues promptly(287 patients)
97.91%
Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(287 patients)
1.05%
New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(213 patients)
0.53%
Checked whether patients received a flu shot(169 patients)
81.07%

Hospital use and care transitions

What happened after home health care began

Returned to the community after care(336 patients)
81.14%
Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(234 patients)
4.15%
Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(171 patients)
9.63%
Sent health information to the next provider(77 patients)
85.71%
Gave health information to the patient(207 patients)
97.58%

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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

Bring these to a tour, call, or appointment

Questions to ask — MEDSTAR 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.