Baycare Home Care Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 601 Main Street 8TH Floor in Dunedin, FL 34698. Medicare first certified it in 1991, 35 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 4 out of 5 stars, above the Florida average of 3.5. Its strongest result against the Florida average is met expected function at discharge; its weakest is started care on time.
What is Baycare Home Care Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | Baycare Home Care Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 601 Main Street 8TH Floor, Dunedin, FL 34698 |
| Phone | (727) 735-0334 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 107415 |
| Ownership | Non-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 07/16/1991 |
How does Baycare Home Care Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Baycare Home Care Inc. It is better than the Florida average on 5 and worse on 1.
| Measure | Baycare Home Care Inc | Florida average | U.S. average | vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 93.1% | 98% | 96.6% | Worse |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 91% | 88.5% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 94.5% | 89.6% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 93% | 91.1% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 97.4% | 90.8% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 93.3% | 88.4% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 96.4% | 95.4% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 70.5% | 61.2% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 79.1% | 69.1% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: met expected function at discharge, flu shot status checked and breathing improved.
Where it trails: started care on time.
What do patients say about Baycare Home Care Inc?
80% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Baycare Home Care Inc, based on 983 completed surveys. The Florida average is 78%.
| Survey question | Baycare Home Care Inc | Florida average | U.S. average | vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 89% | 88% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 84% | 85% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 82% | 79% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 86% | 85% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 80% | 78% | 79% | About the same |
Do Baycare Home Care Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Baycare Home Care Inc worse than the national rate on: preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Better Than National Rate | 92.9% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Worse Than National Rate | 6% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Better Than National Rate | 8.2% |
Which home health services does Baycare Home Care Inc provide, and which does it not?
Baycare Home Care Inc reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Baycare Home Care 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 Baycare Home Care Inc serve?
Baycare Home Care Inc tells Medicare it serves 67 ZIP codes in Tampa and Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties, out of 100 in total.
- 33511
- 33542
- 33547
- 33548
- 33556
- 33563
- 33569
- 33573
- 33596
- 33609
- 33611
- 33614
- 33615
- 33617
- 33618
- 33619
- 33626
- 33634
- 33635
- 33701
- 33702
- 33705
- 33707
- 33709
- 33710
- 33711
- 33712
- 33713
- 33755
- 33756
- 33759
- 33760
- 33761
- 33762
- 33763
- 33764
- 33765
- 33767
- 33770
- 33771
- 33772
- 33773
- 33774
- 33776
- 33777
- 33778
- 33781
- 33782
- 33785
- 33786
- 34607
- 34652
- 34653
- 34654
- 34655
- 34667
- 34677
- 34681
- 34683
- 34684
- 34685
- 34688
- 34689
- 34690
- 34691
- 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 Baycare Home Care Inc before starting care?
Ask how fast the first visit happens
Medicare's data shows Baycare Home Care Inc started care on time for 93.1% of patients, against a Florida average of 98%. Ask how many days it takes from the doctor's order to the first nurse visit, and what happens if the order arrives on a Friday.
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.
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.
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Baycare Home Care Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Baycare Home Care Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 107415 and has been since 1991. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Baycare Home Care Inc's Medicare star rating?
4 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Florida average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 3 out of 5.
Does Baycare Home Care 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.
