DC Senior AdvisorVelocity Home Healthcare LLC is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 698 Pine Street in Herndon, VA 20170. Medicare first certified it in 2020, 6 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 4 out of 5 stars, above the Virginia average of 3.5. It beats the Virginia average on 4 of the measures Medicare publishes and trails on none.
What is Velocity Home Healthcare LLC's Medicare record?
| Agency | Velocity Home Healthcare LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 698 Pine Street, Herndon, VA 20170 |
| Phone | (703) 574-3281 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 497767 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 01/23/2020 |
How does Velocity Home Healthcare LLC score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Velocity Home Healthcare LLC. It is better than the Virginia average on 4 and worse on 0.
| Measure | Velocity Home Healthcare LLC | Virginia average | U.S. average | vs. Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 99.2% | 97% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 88.2% | 87% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 100% | 89.7% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 90.7% | 89.3% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 96.7% | 91.2% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 84.8% | 86.3% | 88.3% | About the same |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 96.9% | 95.5% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 80.4% | 66.5% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 91.4% | 73.3% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.3% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: met expected function at discharge, flu shot status checked and got better at getting in and out of bed.
What do patients say about Velocity Home Healthcare LLC?
77% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Velocity Home Healthcare LLC, based on 34 completed surveys. The Virginia average is 79%.
| Survey question | Velocity Home Healthcare LLC | Virginia average | U.S. average | vs. Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 88% | 89% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 92% | 86% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 80% | 80% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 87% | 85% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 77% | 79% | 79% | About the same |
Do Velocity Home Healthcare LLC's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Velocity Home Healthcare LLC 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 | 88.7% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.3% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 8.9% |
Which home health services does Velocity Home Healthcare LLC provide, and which does it not?
Velocity Home Healthcare LLC reports offering skilled nursing and physical therapy. It does not report offering occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Velocity Home Healthcare LLC? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | No |
| Speech therapy | No |
| Medical social work | No |
| Home health aide | No |
| 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 Velocity Home Healthcare LLC serve?
Velocity Home Healthcare LLC tells Medicare it serves 42 ZIP codes in Washington, D.C. and the nearby Maryland and Virginia suburbs, out of 46 in total.
- 20147
- 20148
- 20152
- 20164
- 20165
- 20170
- 20171
- 20175
- 20190
- 20191
- 22003
- 22030
- 22032
- 22033
- 22041
- 22042
- 22043
- 22044
- 22046
- 22066
- 22101
- 22102
- 22124
- 22150
- 22180
- 22181
- 22182
- 22201
- 22202
- 22203
- 22204
- 22205
- 22206
- 22207
- 22209
- 22213
- 22303
- 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 Velocity Home Healthcare LLC 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.
- National Home Health Care Inc — 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 Velocity Home Healthcare LLC Medicare-certified?
Yes. Velocity Home Healthcare LLC is certified by Medicare under provider number 497767 and has been since 2020. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Velocity Home Healthcare LLC's Medicare star rating?
4 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Virginia average is 3.5.
Does Velocity Home Healthcare LLC provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing.
