Bay Area Home Health Services Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 6302 Benjamin Rd in Tampa, FL 33634. Medicare first certified it in 2014, 12 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 Bay Area Home Health Services Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | Bay Area Home Health Services Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 6302 Benjamin Rd, Tampa, FL 33634 |
| Phone | |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 683130 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 04/10/2014 |
How does Bay Area Home Health Services Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Bay Area Home Health Services Inc. It is better than the Florida average on 1 and worse on 7.
| Measure | Bay Area Home Health Services Inc | Florida average | U.S. average | vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 95.2% | 98% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 63% | 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 | 59.2% | 91.1% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 57.7% | 90.8% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 53.3% | 88.4% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 93.2% | 95.4% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 64.7% | 61.2% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 21.4% | 69.1% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 2% | 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: flu shot status checked.
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge, got better at taking medicines correctly and breathing improved.
What do patients say about Bay Area Home Health Services Inc?
85% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Bay Area Home Health Services Inc, based on 7 completed surveys. The Florida average is 78%.
| Survey question | Bay Area Home Health Services Inc | Florida average | U.S. average | vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 85% | 88% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 80% | 85% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 79% | 79% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 84% | 85% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 85% | 78% | 79% | Better |
Do Bay Area Home Health Services Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
On the hospital-use measures Medicare can calculate for Bay Area Home Health Services 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 | 81.2% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.4% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 13.8% |
Which home health services does Bay Area Home Health Services Inc provide, and which does it not?
Bay Area Home Health Services Inc reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and home health aide. It does not report offering medical social work.
| Service | Offered by Bay Area Home Health Services Inc? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | No |
| 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 Bay Area Home Health Services Inc serve?
Bay Area Home Health Services Inc tells Medicare it serves 11 ZIP codes in Tampa and Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties, out of 12 in total.
- 33510
- 33511
- 33605
- 33607
- 33610
- 33614
- 33617
- 33618
- 33624
- 33629
- 33634
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 Bay Area Home Health Services Inc before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
21.4% 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 who sorts out the medication list
53.3% of patients got better at taking their medicines correctly (Florida average 88.4%). Ask whether a nurse reconciles every prescription at the first visit and who sets up the pill organizer.
Ask about breathing and oxygen management
57.7% of patients had less shortness of breath by the end of care (Florida average 90.8%). If the diagnosis is COPD or heart failure, ask how the nurse monitors breathing between visits.
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 Tampa, FL?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Tampa.
- Family Home Caregivers LLC — 4 of 5 stars
- Hygeia Home Health — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Angels Care Home Health — 1.5 of 5 stars
- Dynasty Home Health LLC — 1 of 5 stars
- Centerwell Home Health — 5 of 5 stars
- Southeast Homecare — 5 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Bay Area Home Health Services Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Bay Area Home Health Services Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 683130 and has been since 2014. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Bay Area Home Health Services Inc's Medicare star rating?
1.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Florida average is 3.5.
Does Bay Area Home Health Services Inc provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy and home health aide.
