Meritus Medical Center, Inc
Hagerstown, MD · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 217085)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 20 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (301) 766-7800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Meritus Medical Center, Inc holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, at the Maryland state average of 4 stars, and a 4-star patient survey rating. This data comes from CMS Care Compare.
Meritus Medical Center, Inc offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 20 ZIP codes from its Hagerstown, MD office.
Yes, Meritus Medical Center, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 217085, certified since 1984), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Meritus Medical Center, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Hagerstown, Maryland, certified since May 4, 1984. The agency is organized as a non-profit entity and offers a full range of home health services, including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide support.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Meritus Medical Center holds a 4-star overall quality rating, which is at the Maryland state average of 4 stars. The agency's patient survey rating is also 4 stars, reflecting patient-reported experiences collected through CMS's standardized survey process.
CMS data further show that 98.79% of patients began care in a timely manner, and 86.70% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care. These figures are drawn from CMS quality measures data and reflect agency performance as reported in that dataset.
Meritus Medical Center serves a service area covering 20 ZIP codes from its Hagerstown, MD office. Ratings and performance figures cited here come directly from CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current figures directly on Care Compare, as CMS updates this data periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Meritus Medical Center, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 217085) and has been since May 4, 1984, 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, 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?
The agency holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Maryland state average of 4 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 4-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review detailed quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 20 ZIP codes from its Hagerstown, MD office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 20 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific staff availability, scheduling, and language capabilities by calling (301) 766-7800, as this data is not published by CMS.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since May 4, 1984.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Meritus Medical Center, Inc is a non-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish specific cost figures; contact the agency at (301) 766-7800 to discuss coverage and costs, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Meritus Medical Center, Inc at (301) 766-7800 to inquire about starting care.
What percentage of patients received timely care?
According to CMS data, 98.79% of patients began care in a timely manner.
What percentage of patients showed improvement in walking?
CMS data show that 86.70% of patients demonstrated improvement in walking or moving around during their care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 05/04/1984. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.