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Ideal Nursing Services, Inc.

Washington, DC · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 097036)

CMS quality rating: not rated (state average 3.5★ — not rated)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 2★
Serves: 17 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (202) 723-0304 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Ideal Nursing Services, Inc. is not currently rated with an overall CMS quality star rating, so it cannot be compared directly to the Washington, DC average of 3.5 stars, but it does have a 2-star patient survey rating. Families should check CMS Care Compare for the latest rating updates.

Ideal Nursing Services, Inc. offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 17 ZIP codes from its office in Washington, DC.

Yes, Ideal Nursing Services, Inc. is Medicare-certified, with CCN 097036, certified since 06/27/1994, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is drawn directly from CMS Care Compare records.

Nursing CarePhysical TherapyOccupational TherapyHome Health Aide

About this agency

Ideal Nursing Services, Inc. is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Washington, DC, serving patients since it was certified on 06/27/1994. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) entity, identified by CMS Certification Number (CCN) 097036.

According to CMS Care Compare data, Ideal Nursing Services offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Home Health Aide services. The agency's overall CMS quality star rating is not currently listed, meaning it is not yet rated for direct comparison against the Washington, DC state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 2 stars, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS Home Health Care CAHPS survey.

CMS performance measures show that 86.05% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral, and 71.10% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care, based on the most recent CMS Care Compare data vintage available.

Ideal Nursing Services reports serving 17 ZIP codes from its Washington, DC office. Families seeking more detailed, up-to-date quality metrics, staffing information, or service area confirmation should consult the official CMS Care Compare listing directly, as this profile reflects only the data provided and does not represent the complete or most current record.

Questions families ask

Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?

Yes, Ideal Nursing Services, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 097036, certified since 06/27/1994), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.

What services does this agency offer?

The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Home Health Aide services.

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

According to the data provided, Ideal Nursing Services, Inc. is not currently rated for its overall CMS quality star rating, so no comparison to the Washington, DC average of 3.5 stars can be made at this time.

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

The agency has a patient survey star rating of 2 stars, based on CMS Home Health Care CAHPS survey data.

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

You can review the agency's current ratings and measures on the official CMS Care Compare page at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/097036?state=DC.

What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?

Ideal Nursing Services, Inc. serves 17 ZIP codes from its Washington, DC office.

Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 17 this agency reports serving.

What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?

Consider asking about current staffing, availability, and specific care plans by contacting the agency directly at (202) 723-0304, and verify quality details on Medicare Care Compare.

How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?

The agency has been Medicare-certified since 06/27/1994.

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

Ideal Nursing Services, Inc. is a proprietary, for-profit agency.

How much does home health care cost and who pays?

Cost information is not available in this data; contact the agency at (202) 723-0304 for details, and check Medicare Care Compare for coverage information.

How do I contact this agency to start care?

You can reach Ideal Nursing Services, Inc. at (202) 723-0304 to inquire about starting care.

What were the agency's timely care and walking improvement rates?

CMS data shows 86.05% of patients began care in a timely manner, and 71.10% of patients showed improvement in walking ability during their care.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 06/27/1994. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.