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Home health agency · CMS Certification 497795

JAMES RIVER HOME HEALTH CARE LLC

4318 CARR DR, FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22408

(804) 272-3300

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.

Value45/ 100

2★ care at below-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
3 of 5 stars
Date certified
2022-12-29

Agency details

Ownership
-

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(413 patients)
84.71%
Got better at getting in and out of bed(413 patients)
83.95%
Got better at bathing(413 patients)
83.51%
Breathing improved(335 patients)
84.89%
Got better at taking medications correctly(409 patients)
80.69%
Discharge function score(414 patients)
70.77%

Timeliness and safety

Began care in a timely manner(609 patients)
97.54%
Acted on medication issues promptly(609 patients)
96.72%
Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(604 patients)
0.83%
New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(458 patients)
0.3%
Checked whether patients received a flu shot(387 patients)
64.34%

Hospital use and care transitions

What happened after home health care began

Returned to the community after care(257 patients)
86.56%
Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(117 patients)
4.05%
Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(148 patients)
10.31%
Sent health information to the next provider(196 patients)
86.22%
Gave health information to the patient(411 patients)
97.57%

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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 — JAMES RIVER HOME HEALTH CARE LLC

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.