DC Senior AdvisorAdventist Home Health Services, Inc. is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 12041 Bournefield Waysuite B in Silver Spring, MD 20904. Medicare first certified it in 1974, 52 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 4.5 out of 5 stars, above the Maryland average of 3.5. It beats the Maryland average on 4 of the measures Medicare publishes and trails on none.
What is Adventist Home Health Services, Inc.'s Medicare record?
| Agency | Adventist Home Health Services, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Address | 12041 Bournefield Waysuite B, Silver Spring, MD 20904 |
| Phone | (301) 592-4400 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 217032 |
| Ownership | Non-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 01/03/1974 |
How does Adventist Home Health Services, Inc. score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Adventist Home Health Services, Inc.. It is better than the Maryland average on 4 and worse on 0.
| Measure | Adventist Home Health Services, Inc. | Maryland average | U.S. average | vs. Maryland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 99.9% | 97.3% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 89.1% | 90.1% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 90.8% | 91.1% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 97.6% | 93.2% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 92% | 89.6% | 88.3% | About the same |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 99.8% | 95.8% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 75.4% | 69.9% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 79.2% | 73.8% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.3% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked, met expected function at discharge and breathing improved.
What do patients say about Adventist Home Health Services, Inc.?
79% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Adventist Home Health Services, Inc., based on 337 completed surveys. The Maryland average is 75%.
| Survey question | Adventist Home Health Services, Inc. | Maryland average | U.S. average | vs. Maryland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 90% | 87% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 87% | 84% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 83% | 80% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 85% | 83% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 79% | 75% | 79% | Better |
Do Adventist Home Health Services, Inc.'s patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Adventist Home Health Services, Inc. better than the national rate on: patients who went home and stayed home after care ended and preventable hospital stays during care.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Better Than National Rate | 87.2% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 3.9% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Better Than National Rate | 8.6% |
Which home health services does Adventist Home Health Services, Inc. provide, and which does it not?
Adventist Home Health Services, Inc. reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Adventist Home Health Services, Inc.? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | Yes |
| Home health aide | Yes |
| Round-the-clock or shift care | No. Home health is visits, not shifts. |
| Housekeeping, meals and errands on their own | No. Medicare does not cover them unless tied to skilled care. |
| Long-term help with bathing and dressing | No. That is non-medical home care, which families usually arrange and pay for separately. |
Which Washington, D.C.-area ZIP codes does Adventist Home Health Services, Inc. serve?
Adventist Home Health Services, Inc. tells Medicare it serves 76 ZIP codes in Washington, D.C. and the nearby Maryland and Virginia suburbs, out of 111 in total.
- 20607
- 20613
- 20623
- 20705
- 20706
- 20707
- 20708
- 20710
- 20712
- 20715
- 20716
- 20720
- 20721
- 20722
- 20735
- 20737
- 20740
- 20743
- 20744
- 20745
- 20746
- 20747
- 20748
- 20769
- 20770
- 20772
- 20774
- 20781
- 20782
- 20783
- 20784
- 20785
- 20812
- 20814
- 20815
- 20816
- 20817
- 20818
- 20832
- 20833
- 20837
- 20838
- 20839
- 20841
- 20842
- 20850
- 20851
- 20852
- 20853
- 20854
- 20855
- 20860
- 20861
- 20862
- 20866
- 20868
- 20871
- 20872
- 20874
- 20876
- 20877
- 20878
- 20879
- 20880
- 20882
- 20886
- 20895
- 20896
- 20901
- 20902
- 20903
- 20904
- 20905
- 20906
- 20910
- 20912
A ZIP on this list means the agency accepts referrals there. It does not promise a nurse is available this week, so confirm your address when you call.
What should you ask Adventist Home Health Services, Inc. before starting care?
Ask whether your plan treats it as in-network
Original Medicare pays any certified agency. Medicare Advantage plans use networks, and an out-of-network agency can mean a denied claim. Give them the exact plan name on the card.
Ask who answers after hours
Problems rarely wait for office hours. Ask whether the night and weekend line reaches one of their own nurses or an answering service, and how long a call-back usually takes.
Ask how many visits a week to expect
Home health is intermittent: visits, not shifts. Ask for the planned number of nursing and therapy visits per week so the family knows which hours still need covering.
Which other home health agencies serve Silver Spring, MD?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Silver Spring.
- Comprehensive Home Health Care Agency — 2.5 of 5 stars
- Riderwood Village, Inc. — 2.5 of 5 stars
- Holy Cross Home Care and Hospice — 4.5 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Adventist Home Health Services, Inc. Medicare-certified?
Yes. Adventist Home Health Services, Inc. is certified by Medicare under provider number 217032 and has been since 1974. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Adventist Home Health Services, Inc.'s Medicare star rating?
4.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Maryland average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 4 out of 5.
Does Adventist Home Health Services, Inc. provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
