Americare In Home Nursing
Fort Washington, MD · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 217152)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 3★
Serves: 73 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (800) 296-9002 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Americare In Home Nursing holds a 5-star CMS quality rating, above the Maryland state average of 4 stars, and a 3-star patient survey rating. Based on CMS Care Compare data, it performs above the state average on overall quality but has an average patient survey score.
Americare In Home Nursing offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 73 ZIP codes from its Fort Washington, Maryland office, according to CMS data.
Yes, Americare In Home Nursing is Medicare-certified, with CCN 217152, certified since December 5, 2003, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Americare In Home Nursing is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Fort Washington, Maryland, certified since December 5, 2003. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Americare In Home Nursing holds a 5-star overall quality rating, which is above the Maryland state average of 4 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 3 stars, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process.
On CMS timely-initiation-of-care measures, 99.14% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral. For functional outcomes, 92.39% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of home health care, as reported to CMS.
The agency's service area, per CMS data, spans 73 ZIP codes served from its Fort Washington, Maryland office.
These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; families should confirm current ratings, service area, and availability directly with the agency or via the Care Compare website, as CMS updates this information periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Americare In Home Nursing is Medicare-certified (CCN 217152) since December 5, 2003, so eligible home health services are covered by Medicare when 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?
It has a 5-star CMS quality rating, above the Maryland state average of 4 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 3-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review its full profile on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page, using CCN 217152.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
According to CMS data, the agency serves 73 ZIP codes from its Fort Washington, Maryland office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 73 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staff availability, specific service scheduling, and how outcomes are tracked; contact the agency at (800) 296-9002 for details not covered in CMS data.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since December 5, 2003.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Americare In Home Nursing is a proprietary (for-profit) agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact the agency at (800) 296-9002 and consult Medicare directly to discuss coverage and any costs.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Americare In Home Nursing at (800) 296-9002 to inquire about starting care.
What were the agency's timely care and walking improvement outcomes?
CMS data shows 99.14% of patients received timely initiation of care and 92.39% showed improvement in walking or moving around during care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 12/05/2003. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.