DC Senior AdvisorBerhan Home Health Care Agency Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 7826 Eastern Avenue Nw Suite Ll 16 in Washington, DC 20012. Medicare first certified it in 2003, 23 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 2.5 out of 5 stars, below the D.C. average of 3.5. It trails the D.C. average on 9 of the measures Medicare publishes and beats it on none.
What is Berhan Home Health Care Agency Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | Berhan Home Health Care Agency Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 7826 Eastern Avenue Nw Suite Ll 16, Washington, DC 20012 |
| Phone | (202) 723-1100 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 097053 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 10/09/2003 |
How does Berhan Home Health Care Agency Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Berhan Home Health Care Agency Inc. It is better than the D.C. average on 0 and worse on 9.
| Measure | Berhan Home Health Care Agency Inc | D.C. average | U.S. average | vs. D.C. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 88.5% | 90.8% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 71.5% | 87.6% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 77.5% | 89.2% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 71.4% | 88.1% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 85.7% | 94% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 67.7% | 88.7% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 78.1% | 93.7% | 94.4% | Worse |
| Flu shot status checked | 50.8% | 70.7% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 47.7% | 72.8% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 0.4% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% | Worse |
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge, got better at taking medicines correctly and flu shot status checked.
What do patients say about Berhan Home Health Care Agency Inc?
28% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Berhan Home Health Care Agency Inc, based on 10 completed surveys. The D.C. average is 60%.
| Survey question | Berhan Home Health Care Agency Inc | D.C. average | U.S. average | vs. D.C. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 71% | 75% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 62% | 76% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 72% | 70% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 59% | 70% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 28% | 60% | 79% | Worse |
Do Berhan Home Health Care Agency Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Berhan Home Health Care Agency Inc worse 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 | Worse Than National Rate | 39.8% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.4% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Better Than National Rate | 7.2% |
Which home health services does Berhan Home Health Care Agency Inc provide, and which does it not?
Berhan Home Health Care Agency Inc 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 Berhan Home Health Care Agency Inc? |
|---|---|
| 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 Berhan Home Health Care Agency Inc serve?
Berhan Home Health Care Agency Inc tells Medicare it serves 21 ZIP codes in Washington, D.C. and the nearby Maryland and Virginia suburbs.
- 20001
- 20002
- 20003
- 20005
- 20006
- 20007
- 20008
- 20009
- 20010
- 20011
- 20012
- 20015
- 20016
- 20017
- 20018
- 20019
- 20020
- 20024
- 20032
- 20036
- 20037
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 Berhan Home Health Care Agency Inc before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
47.7% of patients reached the level of function Medicare expected by discharge (D.C. average 72.8%). Ask what goals they would set for your situation and what happens if progress stalls.
Ask who sorts out the medication list
67.7% of patients got better at taking their medicines correctly (D.C. average 88.7%). Ask whether a nurse reconciles every prescription at the first visit and who sets up the pill organizer.
Ask who helps with bathing, and how often
71.4% of patients improved at bathing (D.C. average 88.1%). Ask whether a home health aide is part of the plan or whether bathing help is left to the family.
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 Washington, DC?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Washington.
- Kbc Nursing Agency & Home Health Care Inc — 2 of 5 stars
- Amedisys Home Health — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Adoration Home Health — 4 of 5 stars
- Human Touch Home Health Care Agency, Inc — 4 of 5 stars
- Professional Healthcare — 4 of 5 stars
- Americare in Home Nursing — 3.5 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Berhan Home Health Care Agency Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Berhan Home Health Care Agency Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 097053 and has been since 2003. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Berhan Home Health Care Agency Inc's Medicare star rating?
2.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The D.C. average is 3.5.
Does Berhan Home Health Care Agency Inc 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.
