DC Senior AdvisorAmericare in Home Nursing, Home Recovery is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 5680 King Centre Drive in Springfield, VA 22315. Medicare first certified it in 1981, 45 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3.5 out of 5 stars, level with the Virginia average of 3.5. It beats the Virginia average on 5 of the measures Medicare publishes and trails on none.
What is Americare in Home Nursing, Home Recovery's Medicare record?
| Agency | Americare in Home Nursing, Home Recovery |
|---|---|
| Address | 5680 King Centre Drive, Springfield, VA 22315 |
| Phone | (703) 912-2080 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 497255 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 04/09/1981 |
How does Americare in Home Nursing, Home Recovery score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Americare in Home Nursing, Home Recovery. It is better than the Virginia average on 5 and worse on 0.
| Measure | Americare in Home Nursing, Home Recovery | Virginia average | U.S. average | vs. Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 95.7% | 97% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 88.1% | 87% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 90.9% | 89.7% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 88.7% | 89.3% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 96% | 91.2% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 89.2% | 86.3% | 88.3% | About the same |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 99.5% | 95.5% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 82.8% | 66.5% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 78.3% | 73.3% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked, met expected function at discharge and breathing improved.
What do patients say about Americare in Home Nursing, Home Recovery?
46% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Americare in Home Nursing, Home Recovery, based on 27 completed surveys. The Virginia average is 79%.
| Survey question | Americare in Home Nursing, Home Recovery | Virginia average | U.S. average | vs. Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 74% | 89% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 74% | 86% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 61% | 80% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 67% | 85% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 46% | 79% | 79% | Worse |
Do Americare in Home Nursing, Home Recovery's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Americare in Home Nursing, Home Recovery 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 | 94.7% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.2% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 8% |
Which home health services does Americare in Home Nursing, Home Recovery provide, and which does it not?
Americare in Home Nursing, Home Recovery 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 Americare in Home Nursing, Home Recovery? |
|---|---|
| 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 Americare in Home Nursing, Home Recovery serve?
Americare in Home Nursing, Home Recovery tells Medicare it serves 48 ZIP codes in Washington, D.C. and the nearby Maryland and Virginia suburbs, out of 69 in total.
- 20120
- 20124
- 20151
- 20166
- 20171
- 20176
- 20190
- 20191
- 22003
- 22015
- 22030
- 22032
- 22033
- 22039
- 22041
- 22042
- 22043
- 22046
- 22079
- 22101
- 22102
- 22124
- 22150
- 22151
- 22152
- 22153
- 22180
- 22182
- 22201
- 22202
- 22203
- 22204
- 22205
- 22207
- 22209
- 22301
- 22302
- 22303
- 22304
- 22305
- 22306
- 22307
- 22308
- 22309
- 22310
- 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 Americare in Home Nursing, Home Recovery before starting care?
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.
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 Springfield, VA?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Springfield.
- Goodheart Home Healthcare Services — 3 of 5 stars
- Greenspring Village Home Support Services — 3 of 5 stars
- Enhabit Home Health — 2.5 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Americare in Home Nursing, Home Recovery Medicare-certified?
Yes. Americare in Home Nursing, Home Recovery is certified by Medicare under provider number 497255 and has been since 1981. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Americare in Home Nursing, Home Recovery's Medicare star rating?
3.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Virginia average is 3.5.
Does Americare in Home Nursing, Home Recovery 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.
