Advantage of Life Home Health Care LLC is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 1004 W Linebaugh Ave Ste B in Tampa, FL 33612. Medicare first certified it in 2015, 11 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 1.5 out of 5 stars, below the Florida average of 3.5. Its strongest result against the Florida average is flu shot status checked; its weakest is met expected function at discharge.
What is Advantage of Life Home Health Care LLC's Medicare record?
| Agency | Advantage of Life Home Health Care LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 1004 W Linebaugh Ave Ste B, Tampa, FL 33612 |
| Phone | |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 683173 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 01/21/2015 |
How does Advantage of Life Home Health Care LLC score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Advantage of Life Home Health Care LLC. It is better than the Florida average on 1 and worse on 9.
| Measure | Advantage of Life Home Health Care LLC | Florida average | U.S. average | vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 80.5% | 98% | 96.6% | Worse |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 51.6% | 88.5% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 68.2% | 89.6% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 62.7% | 91.1% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 78.2% | 90.8% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 57.8% | 88.4% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 64.5% | 95.4% | 94.4% | Worse |
| Flu shot status checked | 74.1% | 61.2% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 22.5% | 69.1% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.4% | 0.1% | 0.2% | Worse |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked.
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge, got better at walking or moving around and medication issues addressed on time.
What do patients say about Advantage of Life Home Health Care LLC?
57% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Advantage of Life Home Health Care LLC, based on 22 completed surveys. The Florida average is 78%.
| Survey question | Advantage of Life Home Health Care LLC | Florida average | U.S. average | vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 72% | 88% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 71% | 85% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 61% | 79% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 67% | 85% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 57% | 78% | 79% | Worse |
Do Advantage of Life Home Health Care LLC's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Advantage of Life Home Health Care 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 | 89.8% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.3% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 9.9% |
Which home health services does Advantage of Life Home Health Care LLC provide, and which does it not?
Advantage of Life Home Health Care LLC reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Advantage of Life Home Health Care LLC? |
|---|---|
| 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 Advantage of Life Home Health Care LLC serve?
Advantage of Life Home Health Care LLC tells Medicare it serves 35 ZIP codes in Tampa and Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties.
- 33510
- 33511
- 33527
- 33534
- 33547
- 33549
- 33556
- 33559
- 33569
- 33570
- 33572
- 33573
- 33578
- 33579
- 33584
- 33594
- 33598
- 33603
- 33604
- 33605
- 33607
- 33609
- 33610
- 33611
- 33612
- 33613
- 33614
- 33615
- 33617
- 33618
- 33619
- 33624
- 33625
- 33634
- 33647
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 Advantage of Life Home Health Care LLC before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
22.5% 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
51.6% 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 how medication problems reach the doctor
When a medication problem was found, Advantage of Life Home Health Care LLC followed up with the doctor on time in 64.5% of cases (Florida average 95.4%). Ask who makes that call and how quickly.
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.
Which other home health agencies serve Tampa, FL?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Tampa.
- Centerwell Home Health — 5 of 5 stars
- Southeast Homecare — 5 of 5 stars
- Healthy Services of Tampa Inc — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Making Memories Home Health Inc — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Medical Services of America Home Health — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Trilogy Home Healthcare — 4.5 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Advantage of Life Home Health Care LLC Medicare-certified?
Yes. Advantage of Life Home Health Care LLC is certified by Medicare under provider number 683173 and has been since 2015. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Advantage of Life Home Health Care LLC's Medicare star rating?
1.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Florida average is 3.5.
Does Advantage of Life Home Health Care LLC 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.
