DC Senior AdvisorEnhabit Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 5501 Backlick Road Ste 250 in Springfield, VA 22151. Medicare first certified it in 2001, 25 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 2.5 out of 5 stars, below the Virginia average of 3.5. It trails the Virginia average on 6 of the measures Medicare publishes and beats it on none.
What is Enhabit Home Health's Medicare record?
| Agency | Enhabit Home Health |
|---|---|
| Address | 5501 Backlick Road Ste 250, Springfield, VA 22151 |
| Phone | (703) 550-1400 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 497570 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 12/27/2001 |
How does Enhabit Home Health score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Enhabit Home Health. It is better than the Virginia average on 0 and worse on 6.
| Measure | Enhabit Home Health | Virginia average | U.S. average | vs. Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 98.4% | 97% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 81% | 87% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 84.8% | 89.7% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 81.5% | 89.3% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 82.3% | 91.2% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 80.3% | 86.3% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 97% | 95.5% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 64.2% | 66.5% | 63.3% | About the same |
| Met expected function at discharge | 67.9% | 73.3% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.3% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it trails: breathing improved, got better at bathing and got better at taking medicines correctly.
What do patients say about Enhabit Home Health?
79% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Enhabit Home Health, based on 133 completed surveys. The Virginia average is 79%.
| Survey question | Enhabit Home Health | Virginia average | U.S. average | vs. Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 90% | 89% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 87% | 86% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 86% | 80% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 91% | 85% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 79% | 79% | 79% | About the same |
Do Enhabit Home Health's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Enhabit Home Health 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 | 82.6% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.1% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 8.4% |
Which home health services does Enhabit Home Health provide, and which does it not?
Enhabit Home Health reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Enhabit Home Health? |
|---|---|
| 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 Enhabit Home Health serve?
Enhabit Home Health tells Medicare it serves 49 ZIP codes in Washington, D.C. and the nearby Maryland and Virginia suburbs, out of 57 in total.
- 20124
- 22003
- 22015
- 22027
- 22030
- 22031
- 22032
- 22033
- 22039
- 22041
- 22042
- 22043
- 22044
- 22046
- 22060
- 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 Enhabit Home Health before starting care?
Ask about breathing and oxygen management
82.3% of patients had less shortness of breath by the end of care (Virginia average 91.2%). If the diagnosis is COPD or heart failure, ask how the nurse monitors breathing between visits.
Ask who helps with bathing, and how often
81.5% of patients improved at bathing (Virginia average 89.3%). Ask whether a home health aide is part of the plan or whether bathing help is left to the family.
Ask who sorts out the medication list
80.3% of patients got better at taking their medicines correctly (Virginia average 86.3%). Ask whether a nurse reconciles every prescription at the first visit and who sets up the pill organizer.
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 Springfield, VA?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Springfield.
- Goodheart Home Healthcare Services — 3 of 5 stars
- Americare in Home Nursing, Home Recovery — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Greenspring Village Home Support Services — 3 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Enhabit Home Health Medicare-certified?
Yes. Enhabit Home Health is certified by Medicare under provider number 497570 and has been since 2001. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Enhabit Home Health's Medicare star rating?
2.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Virginia average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 4 out of 5.
Does Enhabit Home Health 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.
