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Amedisys Home Health

Washington, DC · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 097024)

CMS quality rating: 5★ (state average 3.5★ — above state average)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 3★
Serves: 23 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (202) 783-7892 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Amedisys Home Health holds a 5-star CMS quality rating, above the DC average of 3.5, and a 3-star patient survey rating. These ratings come from CMS Care Compare data.

Amedisys Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 23 ZIP codes from its Washington, DC office.

Yes, Amedisys Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 097024, certified since 1990, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare records.

CMS quality vs. benchmarks
Amedisys Home Health Amedisys Home Health: 5★ 5★ DC average DC average: 3.5★ 3.5★ National average National average: 3.25★ 3.25★
Nursing CarePhysical TherapyOccupational TherapySpeech PathologyMedical Social ServicesHome Health Aide

About this agency

Amedisys Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Washington, DC, certified since February 16, 1990. The agency operates under proprietary (for-profit) ownership.

According to CMS Care Compare data, Amedisys Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.

The agency holds a CMS quality star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the DC state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 3 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS Home Health CAHPS survey. Among the outcome measures reported by CMS, 100.00% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner, and 93.73% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care.

Amedisys Home Health reports serving 23 ZIP codes from its Washington, DC office, indicating a moderately broad service area within the region.

These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published data vintage available at the time of this profile. Families are encouraged to consult the CMS Care Compare website directly for the most current star ratings, outcome measures, and service area details before making care decisions, as this information is subject to periodic updates by CMS.

Questions families ask

Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?

Yes, Amedisys Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 097024) and has been certified since February 16, 1990, so Medicare covers eligible home health services ordered by a doctor.

What services does this agency offer?

The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.

What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Amedisys Home Health has a 5-star CMS quality rating, above the DC state average of 3.5 stars.

What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?

The agency has a patient survey star rating of 3 out of 5 based on the CMS Home Health CAHPS survey.

How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?

You can review detailed quality and staffing data on the Medicare Care Compare website at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/097024?state=DC.

What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?

Amedisys Home Health serves 23 ZIP codes from its Washington, DC location.

Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 23 this agency reports serving.

What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?

Consider asking about staff availability, specific care plans, and scheduling; contact the agency directly at (202) 783-7892 for these details.

How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?

The agency has been Medicare-certified since February 16, 1990.

Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?

Amedisys Home Health is a proprietary, for-profit agency.

How much does home health care cost and who pays?

Cost information is not published by CMS; please contact the agency at (202) 783-7892 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.

How do I contact this agency to start care?

You can reach Amedisys Home Health at (202) 783-7892 to inquire about starting care.

What is the timely initiation of care rate for this agency?

CMS data shows 100.00% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner.

What percentage of patients show improvement in walking or moving?

According to CMS data, 93.73% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 02/16/1990. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.