DC Senior AdvisorPhr of Maryland, Inc. is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 4429 Forbes Blvd in Lanham, MD 20706. Medicare first certified it in 1985, 41 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3.5 out of 5 stars, level with the Maryland average of 3.5.
What is Phr of Maryland, Inc.'s Medicare record?
| Agency | Phr of Maryland, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Address | 4429 Forbes Blvd, Lanham, MD 20706 |
| Phone | (301) 552-8325 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 217120 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 09/20/1985 |
How does Phr of Maryland, Inc. score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Phr of Maryland, Inc.. All of them sit within a few points of the Maryland average.
| Measure | Phr of Maryland, Inc. | Maryland average | U.S. average | vs. Maryland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 100% | 97.3% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 91% | 90.1% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 90.3% | 91.8% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 91.3% | 91.1% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 91.4% | 93.2% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 87.3% | 89.6% | 88.3% | About the same |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 97.4% | 95.8% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 69.6% | 69.9% | 63.3% | About the same |
| Met expected function at discharge | 72.9% | 73.8% | 71.7% | About the same |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.3% | 0.2% | About the same |
What do patients say about Phr of Maryland, Inc.?
76% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Phr of Maryland, Inc., based on 47 completed surveys. The Maryland average is 75%.
| Survey question | Phr of Maryland, Inc. | Maryland average | U.S. average | vs. Maryland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 82% | 87% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 78% | 84% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 67% | 80% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 78% | 83% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 76% | 75% | 79% | About the same |
Do Phr of Maryland, Inc.'s patients end up back in the hospital?
On the hospital-use measures Medicare can calculate for Phr of Maryland, Inc., it performs the same as the national rate.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Same As National Rate | 80.8% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.5% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 11.8% |
Which home health services does Phr of Maryland, Inc. provide, and which does it not?
Phr of Maryland, Inc. reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Phr of Maryland, 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 Phr of Maryland, Inc. serve?
Phr of Maryland, Inc. tells Medicare it serves 32 ZIP codes in Washington, D.C. and the nearby Maryland and Virginia suburbs, out of 36 in total.
- 20607
- 20613
- 20623
- 20705
- 20706
- 20707
- 20708
- 20710
- 20712
- 20715
- 20716
- 20720
- 20721
- 20722
- 20735
- 20737
- 20740
- 20743
- 20744
- 20745
- 20746
- 20747
- 20748
- 20769
- 20770
- 20772
- 20774
- 20781
- 20782
- 20783
- 20784
- 20785
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 Phr of Maryland, 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.
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Phr of Maryland, Inc. Medicare-certified?
Yes. Phr of Maryland, Inc. is certified by Medicare under provider number 217120 and has been since 1985. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Phr of Maryland, Inc.'s Medicare star rating?
3.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Maryland average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 2 out of 5.
Does Phr of Maryland, 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.
