Florida Homecare Specialists Minority Corp is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 9009 4TH St N in Saint Petersburg, FL 33702. Medicare first certified it in 2020, 6 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3.5 out of 5 stars, level with 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 | 9009 4TH St N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33702 |
| Phone | (352) 857-6410 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 687080 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 08/14/2020 |
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 4 and worse on 4.
| Measure | Florida Homecare Specialists Minority Corp | Florida average | U.S. average | vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 95.7% | 98% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 84.9% | 88.5% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 84.7% | 89.6% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 88.8% | 91.1% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 100% | 90.8% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 98.6% | 88.4% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 98.4% | 95.4% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 44% | 61.2% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 60.7% | 69.1% | 71.7% | Worse |
| 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 medication issues addressed on time.
Where it trails: flu shot status checked, met expected function at discharge and got better at getting in and out of bed.
What do patients say about Florida Homecare Specialists Minority Corp?
53% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Florida Homecare Specialists Minority Corp, based on 2 completed surveys. The Florida average is 78%.
| Survey question | Florida Homecare Specialists Minority Corp | Florida average | U.S. average | vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 39% | 88% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 43% | 85% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 90% | 79% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 53% | 85% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 53% | 78% | 79% | Worse |
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 | 79.8% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.5% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 11.1% |
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 49 ZIP codes in Tampa and Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties, out of 52 in total.
- 33523
- 33525
- 33540
- 33541
- 33542
- 33543
- 33544
- 33545
- 33576
- 33612
- 33614
- 33701
- 33702
- 33703
- 33704
- 33705
- 33706
- 33707
- 33708
- 33709
- 33710
- 33711
- 33712
- 33713
- 33714
- 33715
- 33716
- 33755
- 33756
- 33759
- 33762
- 33763
- 33765
- 33767
- 33771
- 33772
- 33773
- 33776
- 33777
- 33778
- 33781
- 33782
- 34637
- 34638
- 34639
- 34652
- 34689
- 34690
- 34691
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 what 'done' looks like
60.7% 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 about transfer training
84.7% 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 how often the therapist actually comes
84.9% 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 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 Saint Petersburg, FL?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Saint Petersburg.
- Bon Secours Home Care by Compassus — 5 of 5 stars
- Southeast Homecare — 5 of 5 stars
- Gulf Breeze Home Health Inc — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Primecare Home Health — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Prohealth Home Health Services Inc — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Orlando Health Home Care — 3.5 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 687080 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?
3.5 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.
