home health agency in Washington, DC
Professional Healthcare
501 School Street, SW Suite 200, Washington, DC 20024 · (202) 955-8355
CMS quality of patient care star rating
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Professional Healthcare at a glance
Professional Healthcare is a for-profit home health agency in Washington, District of Columbia.
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, better than the District of Columbia average of 3.4.
92.6% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (District of Columbia average 84.9%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- April 21, 2000
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- CMS Certification Number
- 097049
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | District of Columbia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Care
| Measure | This facility | District of Columbia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 99.8% | 88% | 94% | Better |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | District of Columbia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 92.6% | 84.9% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 92.2% | 86.6% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 90.8% | 83.2% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 99.1% | 93.6% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 92.5% | 86.3% | 81.2% | Better |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | District of Columbia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.4% | 0.3% | Better |
Results
| Measure | This facility | District of Columbia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 80.7% | 74.4% | 80.2% | Average |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.1% | 4.2% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 13.4% | 10% | 10.9% | Worse |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Professional Healthcare's rating?
Professional Healthcare has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for District of Columbia home health agencies is 3.4 stars.
Where is Professional Healthcare and how do I contact it?
Professional Healthcare is at 501 School Street, SW Suite 200, Washington, DC 20024. Phone: (202) 955-8355.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.