Florida Homecare Specialists Minority Corp is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 5331 Primrose Lake Cir Unit 116 in Tampa, FL 33647. Medicare first certified it in 2020, 6 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 got better at taking medicines correctly; its weakest is flu shot status checked.
What is Florida Homecare Specialists Minority Corp's Medicare record?
| Agency | Florida Homecare Specialists Minority Corp |
|---|---|
| Address | 5331 Primrose Lake Cir Unit 116, Tampa, FL 33647 |
| Phone | (352) 857-6410 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 687081 |
| Ownership | Non-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 08/19/2020 |
How does Florida Homecare Specialists Minority Corp score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Florida Homecare Specialists Minority Corp. It is better than the Florida average on 3 and worse on 2.
| Measure | Florida Homecare Specialists Minority Corp | Florida average | U.S. average | vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 97.4% | 98% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 90.2% | 88.5% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 85.2% | 89.6% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 90.6% | 91.1% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 100% | 90.8% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 99.6% | 88.4% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 94.7% | 95.4% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 52.6% | 61.2% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 67.3% | 69.1% | 71.7% | About the same |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 0.7% | 0.9% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: got better at taking medicines correctly, breathing improved and falls with major injury.
Where it trails: flu shot status checked and got better at getting in and out of bed.
What do patients say about Florida Homecare Specialists Minority Corp?
Medicare has not published patient survey results for Florida Homecare Specialists Minority Corp. The survey is only reported once an agency has enough completed responses, so smaller and newer agencies often have none. That is a gap in the record, not a mark against it.
Do Florida Homecare Specialists Minority Corp's patients end up back in the hospital?
On the hospital-use measures Medicare can calculate for Florida Homecare Specialists Minority Corp, 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 | 84.9% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4% |
Which home health services does Florida Homecare Specialists Minority Corp provide, and which does it not?
Florida Homecare Specialists Minority Corp reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and medical social work. It does not report offering home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Florida Homecare Specialists Minority Corp? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | Yes |
| Home health aide | No |
| 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 Florida Homecare Specialists Minority Corp serve?
Florida Homecare Specialists Minority Corp tells Medicare it serves 34 ZIP codes in Tampa and Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties, out of 45 in total.
- 33511
- 33534
- 33541
- 33548
- 33549
- 33556
- 33558
- 33559
- 33565
- 33569
- 33578
- 33579
- 33584
- 33592
- 33596
- 33603
- 33604
- 33605
- 33607
- 33609
- 33610
- 33611
- 33612
- 33613
- 33614
- 33615
- 33617
- 33618
- 33624
- 33625
- 33626
- 33629
- 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 Florida Homecare Specialists Minority Corp before starting care?
Ask about transfer training
85.2% of patients improved at getting in and out of bed (Florida average 89.6%). Ask whether the therapist will train the family member who does the lifting, not only the patient.
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.
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 Florida Homecare Specialists Minority Corp Medicare-certified?
Yes. Florida Homecare Specialists Minority Corp is certified by Medicare under provider number 687081 and has been since 2020. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Florida Homecare Specialists Minority Corp's Medicare star rating?
4 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Florida average is 3.5.
Does Florida Homecare Specialists Minority Corp provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy and medical social work.
