Gulf Breeze Home Health Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 111 2ND Ave Ne Ste 319 in Saint Petersburg, FL 33701. Medicare first certified it in 2021, 5 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 4.5 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 Gulf Breeze Home Health Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | Gulf Breeze Home Health Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 2ND Ave Ne Ste 319, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 |
| Phone | (727) 623-0394 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 687096 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 03/23/2021 |
How does Gulf Breeze Home Health Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Gulf Breeze Home Health Inc. It is better than the Florida average on 8 and worse on 2.
| Measure | Gulf Breeze Home Health Inc | Florida average | U.S. average | vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 94.3% | 98% | 96.6% | Worse |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 94.2% | 88.5% | 88.6% | Better |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 100% | 89.6% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 96.8% | 91.1% | 90.7% | Better |
| Breathing improved | 100% | 90.8% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 99.2% | 88.4% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 93.5% | 95.4% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 65.2% | 61.2% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 81.5% | 69.1% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 0.7% | 0.9% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% | Worse |
Where it stands out: met expected function at discharge, got better at taking medicines correctly and got better at getting in and out of bed.
Where it trails: started care on time and new or worsened pressure ulcers.
What do patients say about Gulf Breeze Home Health Inc?
86% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Gulf Breeze Home Health Inc, based on 26 completed surveys. The Florida average is 78%.
| Survey question | Gulf Breeze Home Health Inc | Florida average | U.S. average | vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 97% | 88% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 91% | 85% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 85% | 79% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 90% | 85% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 86% | 78% | 79% | Better |
Do Gulf Breeze Home Health Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
On the hospital-use measures Medicare can calculate for Gulf Breeze Home Health 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 | 68.7% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.5% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 10.8% |
Which home health services does Gulf Breeze Home Health Inc provide, and which does it not?
Gulf Breeze Home Health Inc reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Gulf Breeze Home Health 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 Gulf Breeze Home Health Inc serve?
Gulf Breeze Home Health Inc tells Medicare it serves 35 ZIP codes in Tampa and Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties.
- 33701
- 33702
- 33703
- 33705
- 33707
- 33708
- 33709
- 33710
- 33711
- 33712
- 33713
- 33714
- 33715
- 33716
- 33755
- 33756
- 33759
- 33760
- 33761
- 33762
- 33763
- 33764
- 33765
- 33767
- 33770
- 33771
- 33772
- 33773
- 33774
- 33777
- 33778
- 33781
- 33782
- 34684
- 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 Gulf Breeze Home Health Inc before starting care?
Ask how fast the first visit happens
Medicare's data shows Gulf Breeze Home Health Inc started care on time for 94.3% 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.
Which other home health agencies serve Saint Petersburg, FL?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Saint Petersburg.
- Prohealth Home Health Services Inc — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Orlando Health Home Care — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Bon Secours Home Care by Compassus — 5 of 5 stars
- Southeast Homecare — 5 of 5 stars
- Primecare Home Health — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Florida Homecare Specialists Minority Corp — 3.5 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Gulf Breeze Home Health Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Gulf Breeze Home Health Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 687096 and has been since 2021. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Gulf Breeze Home Health Inc's Medicare star rating?
4.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Florida average is 3.5.
Does Gulf Breeze Home Health 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.
