DC Senior AdvisorInterim Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 201 Russell Avenue in Gaithersburg, MD 20877. 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 got better at taking medicines correctly.
What is Interim Home Health's Medicare record?
| Agency | Interim Home Health |
|---|---|
| Address | 201 Russell Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 |
| Phone | (301) 216-5697 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 217159 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 10/27/2009 |
How does Interim Home Health score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Interim Home Health. It is better than the Maryland average on 1 and worse on 5.
| Measure | Interim Home Health | Maryland average | U.S. average | vs. Maryland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 95% | 97.3% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 86.6% | 90.1% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 93.3% | 91.8% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 92.2% | 91.1% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 89.6% | 93.2% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 85.8% | 89.6% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 93.4% | 95.8% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 74.1% | 69.9% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 75.5% | 73.8% | 71.7% | About the same |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% | Worse |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked.
Where it trails: got better at taking medicines correctly, breathing improved and got better at walking or moving around.
What do patients say about Interim Home Health?
58% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Interim Home Health, based on 23 completed surveys. The Maryland average is 75%.
| Survey question | Interim Home Health | Maryland average | U.S. average | vs. Maryland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 81% | 87% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 82% | 84% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 58% | 80% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 63% | 83% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 58% | 75% | 79% | Worse |
Do Interim Home Health's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Interim 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 | 90.2% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 8.9% |
Which home health services does Interim Home Health provide, and which does it not?
Interim Home Health reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and home health aide. It does not report offering medical social work.
| Service | Offered by Interim Home Health? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | No |
| 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 Interim Home Health serve?
Interim Home Health tells Medicare it serves 17 ZIP codes in Washington, D.C. and the nearby Maryland and Virginia suburbs.
- 20815
- 20817
- 20841
- 20850
- 20852
- 20853
- 20854
- 20872
- 20874
- 20876
- 20877
- 20878
- 20879
- 20882
- 20886
- 20902
- 20906
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 Interim Home Health before starting care?
Ask who sorts out the medication list
85.8% of patients got better at taking their medicines correctly (Maryland average 89.6%). Ask whether a nurse reconciles every prescription at the first visit and who sets up the pill organizer.
Ask about breathing and oxygen management
89.6% of patients had less shortness of breath by the end of care (Maryland average 93.2%). If the diagnosis is COPD or heart failure, ask how the nurse monitors breathing between visits.
Ask how often the therapist actually comes
86.6% 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 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.
Which other home health agencies serve Gaithersburg, MD?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Gaithersburg.
- Bayada Home Health Care, Inc — 3.5 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Interim Home Health Medicare-certified?
Yes. Interim Home Health is certified by Medicare under provider number 217159 and has been since 2009. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Interim Home Health's Medicare star rating?
3.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Maryland average is 3.5.
Does Interim Home Health provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy and home health aide.
