DC Senior AdvisorBayada Home Health Care, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 352A Christopher Avenue in Gaithersburg, MD 20879. Medicare first certified it in 2009, 17 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3.5 out of 5 stars, level with the Maryland average of 3.5. Its strongest result against the Maryland average is flu shot status checked; its weakest is met expected function at discharge.
What is Bayada Home Health Care, Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | Bayada Home Health Care, Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 352A Christopher Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20879 |
| Phone | (301) 977-6400 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 217158 |
| Ownership | Non-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 10/27/2009 |
How does Bayada Home Health Care, Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. It is better than the Maryland average on 1 and worse on 3.
| Measure | Bayada Home Health Care, Inc | Maryland average | U.S. average | vs. Maryland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 97.6% | 97.3% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 86.5% | 90.1% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 92.1% | 91.1% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 92.6% | 93.2% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 87.9% | 89.6% | 88.3% | About the same |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 98.5% | 95.8% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 82.1% | 69.9% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 65% | 73.8% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked.
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge, got better at walking or moving around and falls with major injury.
What do patients say about Bayada Home Health Care, Inc?
72% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Bayada Home Health Care, Inc, based on 286 completed surveys. The Maryland average is 75%.
| Survey question | Bayada Home Health Care, Inc | Maryland average | U.S. average | vs. Maryland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 86% | 87% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 81% | 84% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 73% | 80% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 82% | 83% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 72% | 75% | 79% | Worse |
Do Bayada Home Health Care, Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Bayada Home Health Care, Inc better than the national rate on: patients who went home and stayed home after care ended.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Better Than National Rate | 87.1% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.1% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 10% |
Which home health services does Bayada Home Health Care, Inc provide, and which does it not?
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Bayada Home Health Care, 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 Bayada Home Health Care, Inc serve?
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc tells Medicare it serves 39 ZIP codes in Washington, D.C. and the nearby Maryland and Virginia suburbs, out of 82 in total.
- 20814
- 20815
- 20816
- 20817
- 20832
- 20833
- 20837
- 20838
- 20841
- 20842
- 20850
- 20851
- 20852
- 20853
- 20854
- 20855
- 20860
- 20861
- 20862
- 20866
- 20868
- 20871
- 20872
- 20874
- 20876
- 20877
- 20878
- 20879
- 20882
- 20886
- 20895
- 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 Bayada Home Health Care, Inc before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
65% of patients reached the level of function Medicare expected by discharge (Maryland average 73.8%). Ask what goals they would set for your situation and what happens if progress stalls.
Ask how often the therapist actually comes
86.5% of its patients got better at walking or moving around, against 90.1% across Maryland. Ask how many physical therapy visits a week the plan includes and whether the same therapist comes each time.
Ask about fall prevention
2.3% of its patients had a fall with a major injury during care, against 0.8% across Maryland. Ask for a home safety review at the first visit and what they change after a fall.
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 Gaithersburg, MD?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Gaithersburg.
- Interim Home Health — 3.5 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Bayada Home Health Care, Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Bayada Home Health Care, Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 217158 and has been since 2009. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Bayada Home Health Care, Inc's Medicare star rating?
3.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Maryland average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 2 out of 5.
Does Bayada Home Health Care, 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.
