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Medstar Health Vna

Washington, DC · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 097000)

CMS quality rating: 3.5★ (state average 3.5★ — at state average)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 3★
Serves: 22 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (202) 882-6988 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Medstar Health Vna holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is at the DC state average of 3.5 stars, and a 3-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.

Medstar Health Vna offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 22 ZIP codes from its Washington, DC office.

Yes, Medstar Health Vna is Medicare-certified (CCN 097000, certified since July 1966), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed in CMS Care Compare data.

CMS quality vs. benchmarks
Medstar Health Vna Medstar Health Vna: 3.5★ 3.5★ 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

Medstar Health Vna is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Washington, DC, certified since July 1, 1966. The agency is organized as a non-profit provider (CCN 097000).

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, Medstar Health Vna holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5 out of 5, which is at the DC state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 3 out of 5, reflecting how patients rated their experience with the agency's care. On CMS timeliness measures, 84.94% of patients began receiving home health care in a timely manner after referral. On functional outcome measures, 88.21% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care.

Medstar Health Vna reports serving 22 ZIP codes from its Washington, DC office, indicating a service area covering that number of ZIP codes in the surrounding region.

These figures come from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to periodic updates by CMS; families should verify current figures directly on Care Compare or by contacting the agency. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish agency pricing data, and no staffing or language details beyond what CMS reports are included here.

Questions families ask

Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?

Yes, Medstar Health Vna is Medicare-certified (CCN 097000) and has been since July 1, 1966, so covered home health services ordered by a doctor are eligible for Medicare payment.

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?

Medstar Health Vna has a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is at the DC state average of 3.5 stars.

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

The agency's patient survey star rating is 3 out of 5, based on CMS Care Compare survey data.

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

You can review detailed quality measures and staffing information on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page (CCN 097000).

What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?

Medstar Health Vna reports serving 22 ZIP codes from its Washington, DC office.

Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 22 this agency reports serving.

What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?

Consider asking about current staffing availability, specific outcome measures for your condition, and how care plans are coordinated with your doctor; contact the agency at (202) 882-6988 for specifics not covered in CMS data.

What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?

Home health care, as provided by Medicare-certified agencies like Medstar Health Vna, includes skilled services such as nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care (not addressed in this data) typically covers non-skilled personal assistance.

How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?

Medstar Health Vna has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1966.

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

Medstar Health Vna is organized as a non-profit provider.

How much does home health care cost and who pays?

CMS Care Compare does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact the agency at (202) 882-6988 or consult Medicare directly for cost and coverage details.

How do I contact this agency to start care?

You can contact Medstar Health Vna at (202) 882-6988 or review its full profile at the Medicare Care Compare link for CCN 097000.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/01/1966. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.