DC Senior AdvisorAlternate Solutions Home Health-Fairfax is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 9900 Main Street - Suite 100 in Fairfax, VA 22031. Medicare first certified it in 1976, 50 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3.5 out of 5 stars, level with the Virginia average of 3.5. Its strongest result against the Virginia average is met expected function at discharge; its weakest is flu shot status checked.
What is Alternate Solutions Home Health-Fairfax's Medicare record?
| Agency | Alternate Solutions Home Health-Fairfax |
|---|---|
| Address | 9900 Main Street - Suite 100, Fairfax, VA 22031 |
| Phone | (571) 432-3100 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 497008 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 10/01/1976 |
How does Alternate Solutions Home Health-Fairfax score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Alternate Solutions Home Health-Fairfax. It is better than the Virginia average on 2 and worse on 2.
| Measure | Alternate Solutions Home Health-Fairfax | Virginia average | U.S. average | vs. Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 96.4% | 97% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 87.5% | 87% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 90.7% | 89.7% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 91.5% | 89.3% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 96.1% | 91.2% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 88.9% | 86.3% | 88.3% | About the same |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 90.7% | 95.5% | 94.4% | Worse |
| Flu shot status checked | 50.9% | 66.5% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 80.1% | 73.3% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: met expected function at discharge and breathing improved.
Where it trails: flu shot status checked and medication issues addressed on time.
What do patients say about Alternate Solutions Home Health-Fairfax?
69% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Alternate Solutions Home Health-Fairfax, based on 362 completed surveys. The Virginia average is 79%.
| Survey question | Alternate Solutions Home Health-Fairfax | Virginia average | U.S. average | vs. Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 85% | 89% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 80% | 86% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 73% | 80% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 77% | 85% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 69% | 79% | 79% | Worse |
Do Alternate Solutions Home Health-Fairfax's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Alternate Solutions Home Health-Fairfax 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 | 82.5% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 3.5% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Better Than National Rate | 9.3% |
Which home health services does Alternate Solutions Home Health-Fairfax provide, and which does it not?
Alternate Solutions Home Health-Fairfax reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Alternate Solutions Home Health-Fairfax? |
|---|---|
| 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 Alternate Solutions Home Health-Fairfax serve?
Alternate Solutions Home Health-Fairfax tells Medicare it serves 74 ZIP codes in Washington, D.C. and the nearby Maryland and Virginia suburbs, out of 94 in total.
- 20105
- 20117
- 20120
- 20121
- 20124
- 20129
- 20132
- 20141
- 20147
- 20148
- 20151
- 20152
- 20158
- 20164
- 20165
- 20166
- 20170
- 20171
- 20175
- 20176
- 20180
- 20190
- 20191
- 20194
- 20197
- 22003
- 22015
- 22027
- 22030
- 22031
- 22032
- 22033
- 22039
- 22041
- 22042
- 22043
- 22044
- 22046
- 22060
- 22066
- 22079
- 22101
- 22102
- 22124
- 22150
- 22151
- 22152
- 22153
- 22180
- 22181
- 22182
- 22201
- 22202
- 22203
- 22204
- 22205
- 22206
- 22207
- 22209
- 22213
- 22301
- 22302
- 22303
- 22304
- 22305
- 22306
- 22307
- 22308
- 22309
- 22310
- 22311
- 22312
- 22314
- 22315
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 Alternate Solutions Home Health-Fairfax before starting care?
Ask how medication problems reach the doctor
When a medication problem was found, Alternate Solutions Home Health-Fairfax followed up with the doctor on time in 90.7% of cases (Virginia average 95.5%). Ask who makes that call and how quickly.
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.
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.
Which other home health agencies serve Fairfax, VA?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Fairfax.
- Grace Home Healthcare LLC — 5 of 5 stars
- Prospect Homecare Agency — 3 of 5 stars
- Pro Healthcare Servicing LLC — 2 of 5 stars
- All Heart Home Health LLC — 3 of 5 stars
- Care With Love, LLC — 3 of 5 stars
- Diamond Home Healthcare, Inc — 3 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Alternate Solutions Home Health-Fairfax Medicare-certified?
Yes. Alternate Solutions Home Health-Fairfax is certified by Medicare under provider number 497008 and has been since 1976. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Alternate Solutions Home Health-Fairfax's Medicare star rating?
3.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Virginia average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 2 out of 5.
Does Alternate Solutions Home Health-Fairfax 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.
