Chesapeake - Potomac Home Health Agency, Inc.
Hughesville, MD · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 217138)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 58 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (301) 274-9000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Chesapeake - Potomac Home Health Agency holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, below the Maryland average of 4 stars, but has a 5-star patient survey rating. This means patients report a strongly positive experience even though its overall CMS quality score trails the state average.
Chesapeake - Potomac Home Health Agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 58 ZIP codes from its office in Hughesville, Maryland.
Yes, Chesapeake - Potomac Home Health Agency is Medicare-certified (CCN 217138), certified since December 4, 1995, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage details beyond certification status should be confirmed with the agency or Medicare directly.
About this agency
Chesapeake - Potomac Home Health Agency, Inc. is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Hughesville, Maryland, certified since December 4, 1995. The agency operates under proprietary (for-profit) ownership and provides a range of services including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide support.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Chesapeake - Potomac holds a CMS quality star rating of 3 out of 5, which falls below the Maryland state average of 4 stars. However, the agency's patient survey star rating is notably higher, at 5 out of 5, reflecting positive patient feedback in CMS survey data. Among CMS outcome measures, 99.85% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 74.31% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of home health care, according to the same CMS dataset.
Chesapeake - Potomac Home Health Agency reports serving 58 ZIP codes from its Hughesville, Maryland location, indicating a broad regional service area within southern Maryland. All star ratings, survey results, and outcome percentages cited here are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; families should confirm current figures directly on Care Compare, as CMS updates these measures periodically. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish home health pricing data, and no staffing levels, language capabilities, or scheduling availability are confirmed beyond what is stated above.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Chesapeake - Potomac Home Health Agency is Medicare-certified (CCN 217138), certified since December 4, 1995, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, 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?
The agency holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Maryland state average of 4 stars, per CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 5-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's full quality and outcome data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/217138?state=MD.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency reports serving 58 ZIP codes from its Hughesville, Maryland location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 58 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, scheduling availability, and specific services for your situation by calling (301) 274-9000, and review its CMS Care Compare profile for the latest ratings.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled nursing and therapy services this agency provides, is medical care ordered by a doctor, whereas non-medical home care involves non-clinical assistance; contact the agency at (301) 274-9000 for specifics on what they provide.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since December 4, 1995.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is proprietary, meaning it is a for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost data for this agency; contact the agency at (301) 274-9000 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Chesapeake - Potomac Home Health Agency at (301) 274-9000.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 12/04/1995. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.