Discovery at Home Gulf Coast is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 2901 W Busch Blvd Unit 407 in Tampa, FL 33618. Medicare first certified it in 2014, 12 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 flu shot status checked; its weakest is falls with major injury.
What is Discovery at Home Gulf Coast's Medicare record?
| Agency | Discovery at Home Gulf Coast |
|---|---|
| Address | 2901 W Busch Blvd Unit 407, Tampa, FL 33618 |
| Phone | (813) 437-3640 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 683155 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 08/28/2014 |
How does Discovery at Home Gulf Coast score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Discovery at Home Gulf Coast. It is better than the Florida average on 3 and worse on 1.
| Measure | Discovery at Home Gulf Coast | Florida average | U.S. average | vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 100% | 98% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 86.1% | 88.5% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 88.3% | 89.6% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 91.5% | 91.1% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 88.7% | 90.8% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 97.7% | 88.4% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 98% | 95.4% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 90.1% | 61.2% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 73.2% | 69.1% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked, got better at taking medicines correctly and met expected function at discharge.
Where it trails: falls with major injury.
What do patients say about Discovery at Home Gulf Coast?
61% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Discovery at Home Gulf Coast, based on 66 completed surveys. The Florida average is 78%.
| Survey question | Discovery at Home Gulf Coast | Florida average | U.S. average | vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 84% | 88% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 75% | 85% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 66% | 79% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 74% | 85% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 61% | 78% | 79% | Worse |
Do Discovery at Home Gulf Coast's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Discovery at Home Gulf Coast 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 | 87.2% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.2% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 9.1% |
Which home health services does Discovery at Home Gulf Coast provide, and which does it not?
Discovery at Home Gulf Coast reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Discovery at Home Gulf Coast? |
|---|---|
| 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 Discovery at Home Gulf Coast serve?
Discovery at Home Gulf Coast tells Medicare it serves 9 ZIP codes in Tampa and Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties, out of 13 in total.
- 33547
- 33556
- 33573
- 33610
- 33613
- 33618
- 33626
- 33629
- 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 Discovery at Home Gulf Coast before starting care?
Ask about fall prevention
1.5% 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 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.
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.
- Accomplished Home Care — 4 of 5 stars
- Prestige Home Healthcare of Tampa Bay LLC — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Excellence in Home Health Services LLC — 2 of 5 stars
- Mrc Home Care Inc — 1.5 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 Discovery at Home Gulf Coast Medicare-certified?
Yes. Discovery at Home Gulf Coast is certified by Medicare under provider number 683155 and has been since 2014. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Discovery at Home Gulf Coast's Medicare star rating?
4 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Florida average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 2 out of 5.
Does Discovery at Home Gulf Coast 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.
