DC Senior AdvisorNational Home Health Care Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 459 Herndon Parkway, Suite 17 in Herndon, VA 20170. Medicare first certified it in 2004, 22 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 4 out of 5 stars, above the Virginia average of 3.5. Its strongest result against the Virginia average is flu shot status checked; its weakest is new or worsened pressure ulcers.
What is National Home Health Care Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | National Home Health Care Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 459 Herndon Parkway, Suite 17, Herndon, VA 20170 |
| Phone | (703) 787-3060 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 497587 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 02/06/2004 |
How does National Home Health Care Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for National Home Health Care Inc. It is better than the Virginia average on 5 and worse on 1.
| Measure | National Home Health Care Inc | Virginia average | U.S. average | vs. Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 100% | 97% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 91.5% | 87% | 88.6% | Better |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 90.2% | 89.7% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 88.7% | 89.3% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 98.7% | 91.2% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 94% | 86.3% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 99.2% | 95.5% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 97.1% | 66.5% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 74.4% | 73.3% | 71.7% | About the same |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1% | 0.9% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.2% | Worse |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked, got better at taking medicines correctly and breathing improved.
Where it trails: new or worsened pressure ulcers.
What do patients say about National Home Health Care Inc?
73% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend National Home Health Care Inc, based on 112 completed surveys. The Virginia average is 79%.
| Survey question | National Home Health Care Inc | Virginia average | U.S. average | vs. Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 86% | 89% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 84% | 86% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 69% | 80% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 77% | 85% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 73% | 79% | 79% | Worse |
Do National Home Health Care Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates National 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 | 84.2% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.6% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 12.9% |
Which home health services does National Home Health Care Inc provide, and which does it not?
National Home Health Care Inc reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by National 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 National Home Health Care Inc serve?
National Home Health Care Inc tells Medicare it serves 73 ZIP codes in Washington, D.C. and the nearby Maryland and Virginia suburbs, out of 87 in total.
- 20105
- 20120
- 20121
- 20124
- 20129
- 20132
- 20141
- 20147
- 20148
- 20151
- 20152
- 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
- 22211
- 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 National Home Health Care Inc before starting care?
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 Herndon, VA?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Herndon.
- Velocity Home Healthcare LLC — 4 of 5 stars
- Procare Home Health — no star rating yet
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is National Home Health Care Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. National Home Health Care Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 497587 and has been since 2004. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is National Home Health Care Inc's Medicare star rating?
4 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Virginia average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 3 out of 5.
Does National 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.
