Able Palms Home & Health Care Services Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 300 Lake Ave Ne Ste 100 in Largo, FL 33771. Medicare first certified it in 2010, 16 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3.5 out of 5 stars, level with the Florida average of 3.5. Its strongest result against the Florida average is medication issues addressed on time; its weakest is met expected function at discharge.
What is Able Palms Home & Health Care Services Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | Able Palms Home & Health Care Services Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 Lake Ave Ne Ste 100, Largo, FL 33771 |
| Phone | |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 109565 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 03/11/2010 |
How does Able Palms Home & Health Care Services Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Able Palms Home & Health Care Services Inc. It is better than the Florida average on 1 and worse on 3.
| Measure | Able Palms Home & Health Care Services Inc | Florida average | U.S. average | vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 99.8% | 98% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 82% | 88.5% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 91.1% | 89.6% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 91.5% | 91.1% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 90.7% | 90.8% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 88.9% | 88.4% | 88.3% | About the same |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 98.6% | 95.4% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 60.7% | 61.2% | 63.3% | About the same |
| Met expected function at discharge | 59.6% | 69.1% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.9% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: medication issues addressed on time.
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge, got better at walking or moving around and falls with major injury.
What do patients say about Able Palms Home & Health Care Services Inc?
72% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Able Palms Home & Health Care Services Inc, based on 46 completed surveys. The Florida average is 78%.
| Survey question | Able Palms Home & Health Care Services Inc | Florida average | U.S. average | vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 87% | 88% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 86% | 85% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 77% | 79% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 86% | 85% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 72% | 78% | 79% | Worse |
Do Able Palms Home & Health Care Services Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Able Palms Home & Health Care Services Inc 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 | 89.4% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.8% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 11.9% |
Which home health services does Able Palms Home & Health Care Services Inc provide, and which does it not?
Able Palms Home & Health Care Services Inc reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Able Palms Home & Health Care Services 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 Tampa-area ZIP codes does Able Palms Home & Health Care Services Inc serve?
Able Palms Home & Health Care Services Inc tells Medicare it serves 62 ZIP codes in Tampa and Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties.
- 33540
- 33541
- 33542
- 33543
- 33544
- 33545
- 33549
- 33556
- 33559
- 33701
- 33702
- 33703
- 33705
- 33706
- 33707
- 33708
- 33709
- 33710
- 33711
- 33712
- 33713
- 33714
- 33715
- 33716
- 33755
- 33756
- 33759
- 33760
- 33761
- 33763
- 33764
- 33765
- 33767
- 33770
- 33771
- 33772
- 33773
- 33774
- 33776
- 33777
- 33778
- 33781
- 33782
- 33785
- 33786
- 34638
- 34652
- 34653
- 34654
- 34655
- 34667
- 34668
- 34669
- 34677
- 34683
- 34684
- 34685
- 34688
- 34689
- 34690
- 34695
- 34698
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 Able Palms Home & Health Care Services Inc before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
59.6% of patients reached the level of function Medicare expected by discharge (Florida average 69.1%). Ask what goals they would set for your situation and what happens if progress stalls.
Ask how often the therapist actually comes
82% of its patients got better at walking or moving around, against 88.5% across Florida. Ask how many physical therapy visits a week the plan includes and whether the same therapist comes each time.
Ask about fall prevention
1.8% of its patients had a fall with a major injury during care, against 0.7% across Florida. Ask for a home safety review at the first visit and what they change after a fall.
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.
Which other home health agencies serve Largo, FL?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Largo.
- Instruments for Hope LLC — 2 of 5 stars
- Baycare Home Care Inc — 4 of 5 stars
- Grace Family Home Care — 4 of 5 stars
- Hygeia Home Health LLC — 3 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Able Palms Home & Health Care Services Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Able Palms Home & Health Care Services Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 109565 and has been since 2010. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Able Palms Home & Health Care Services Inc's Medicare star rating?
3.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Florida average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 3 out of 5.
Does Able Palms Home & Health Care Services 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.
