Home Health Agencies in Washington, District of Columbia

Home Health Agencies usually offer doctor-prescribed care by skilled medical providers in your home.
In-Home Care services offer a broad range of non-medical care, including meal preparation, medication reminders, companionship -- and help with toileting, bathing, and dressing.
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We found 26 home health agencies near Washington, DC. Read reviews, check ratings and pricing, get contact information, and learn about light medical services offered by browsing the Washington home health aides listed below.

26 Washington, District of Columbia, Home Health Agencies
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    Options For Senior America Washington DC
    Washington, DC 20005
    "From its beginning in 1989, Options for Senior America was destined to become the leading home ..." more

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    Tender Loving Care
    Washington, DC 20005


  3. Hmi Home Health Division
    Washington, DC 20005


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    Asap Services Corporation
    Washington, DC 20036

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    Speqtrum Home Healthcare Services
    Washington, DC 20001

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    Professional Healthcare
    Washington, DC 20007

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    Vmt Home Health Agency
    Washington, DC 20008

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    Nursing Unlimited Services Inc
    Washington, DC 20003

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    Medstar Health VNA
    Washington, DC 20008

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    Ideal Nursing Services, Inc.
    Washington, DC 20011


  11. T & N Nursing Care LLC
    Washington, DC 20018

  12. Nursing Enterprises, Inc.
    Washington, DC 20017


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    Americare in Home Nursing
    Washington, DC 20016

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    Aba Home Health Care, Inc
    Washington, DC 20011

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    Tri-state Home Health
    Washington, DC 20011

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    Chevy Chase Home Care
    Serving Washington, District of Columbia
    "Serving MD, DC, VA, Chevy Chase Home Care delivers an exceptional level of a non-medical as wel..." more


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    Linac Services Inc
    Washington, DC 20012



CaringScore

Overview HealthScore: 8.2 CostScore: 4.1 LivabilityScore: 3.6
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CaringScore for Washington, DC

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for home health agencies in Washington was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose home health agencies in Washington.

CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 5.6, Washington rates above average for those seeking home health agencies.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Washington. Choose a category score to learn more.

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HealthScore for Washington, DC

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Washington, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for home health agencies. The HealthScore for Washington is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 8.2, Washington rates above average for those seeking home health agencies.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking home health agencies. At 486.2 physicians per capita, Washington scores 120.5 percent better than the national average. Washington scores 76.9 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 2.3, and scores 86.7 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 36.4. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Washington is 75.2 years -- 3.5 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Washington is 75.2 years -- 3.5 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Washington's environmental health -- trails the national average by 27.3 percent.

Doctors Per Capita Washington, DC Nat'l Avg
Physicians 486.2 220.5
Geriatricians 2.3 1.3
Cardiologists 15.5 7.7
Oncologists 8.7 3.5
Orthopedists 9.9 7
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CostScore for Washington, DC

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Washington, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for home health agencies. The CostScore for Washington is based on data such as the average monthly cost of home health agencies in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 4.1, the costs associated with home health agencies in Washington are generally more expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for home health agencies in Washington is $3,813 , which is 5.2 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Washington indexes at 35.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs index at 100 of 10, roughly the same as the national average, and the cost of housing is 113.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living Washington, DC
Aggregate Index 135
Healthcare Index 100
Housing Index 213
Food Index 112
Utilities Index 99
Transportation Index 108
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LivabilityScore for Washington, DC

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Washington. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for home health agencies. The LivabilityScore for Washington is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.6, Washington rates below average for home health agencies.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for home health agencies. The sun shines an average of 203 days each year in Washington, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 26°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Washington than in other parts of the country, and summers often mirror nationwide seasonal trends, averaging 87°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Washington is 125.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent higher than average. At $58,363 per year, the population of Washington earns a better than average median household income. Washington has an unemployment rate of 10.00 percent, roughly 9.9 percent higher than the national average. And about 12.31 percent of the population in Washington is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.

Amenities Per Capita Washington "Nat'l Avg"
Parks 1.5 136.1
Libraries 4.7 18.8
Places of Worship 68.2 220.5
Public Transit 1470.4 110.4
Grocery Stores 102.3 97.7
Pharmacies 16.7 13.8

More Information About Home Health Agencies

  • Getting In-Home Help
    Article - Getting help with caregiving in the home involves the following options: Using a home health care agency (typical fee range: $50 to $150 per visit through a private agency) Hiring someone privately (typical fee range: $12 to $15 per hour; the co...
  • FAQ: What's the Best Way to Complain About Something to a Home Health Agency?
    Question - What's the best way to lodge complaints about an aide with a home health agency? How to keep track of concerns, plus what to say and how to say it. - Call the owner or manager and be specific. Keep notes about your complaint so you can describe exactly what's been going on and for how long. Remember, good home care companies want to hear complaints. If no one says anything, they can't get rid of a person they want to fire because they don't have the evidence...

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