Hygeia Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 6703 W Waters Ave in Tampa, FL 33634. Medicare first certified it in 2022, 4 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 breathing improved; its weakest is flu shot status checked.
What is Hygeia Home Health's Medicare record?
| Agency | Hygeia Home Health |
|---|---|
| Address | 6703 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33634 |
| Phone | (727) 337-4591 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 687202 |
| Ownership | - |
| Medicare-certified since | 09/13/2022 |
How does Hygeia Home Health score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Hygeia Home Health. It is better than the Florida average on 2 and worse on 3.
| Measure | Hygeia Home Health | Florida average | U.S. average | vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 99.5% | 98% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 88.6% | 88.5% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 90.4% | 89.6% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 93.9% | 91.1% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 97.1% | 90.8% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 83.9% | 88.4% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 98.4% | 95.4% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 55.3% | 61.2% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 72% | 69.1% | 71.7% | About the same |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.2% | Worse |
Where it stands out: breathing improved and medication issues addressed on time.
Where it trails: flu shot status checked, got better at taking medicines correctly and new or worsened pressure ulcers.
What do patients say about Hygeia Home Health?
52% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Hygeia Home Health, based on 12 completed surveys. The Florida average is 78%.
| Survey question | Hygeia Home Health | Florida average | U.S. average | vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 83% | 88% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 78% | 85% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 41% | 79% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 77% | 85% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 52% | 78% | 79% | Worse |
Do Hygeia Home Health's patients end up back in the hospital?
On the hospital-use measures Medicare can calculate for Hygeia Home Health, 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 | 84.3% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.7% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 12.7% |
Which home health services does Hygeia Home Health provide, and which does it not?
Hygeia Home Health has not reported its services to Medicare.
| Service | Offered by Hygeia Home Health? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | No |
| Physical therapy | No |
| Occupational therapy | No |
| Speech therapy | No |
| Medical social work | No |
| 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 Hygeia Home Health serve?
Hygeia Home Health tells Medicare it serves 39 ZIP codes in Tampa and Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties, out of 41 in total.
- 33510
- 33511
- 33547
- 33548
- 33556
- 33558
- 33569
- 33570
- 33572
- 33573
- 33578
- 33584
- 33592
- 33594
- 33602
- 33603
- 33604
- 33605
- 33606
- 33607
- 33609
- 33610
- 33611
- 33612
- 33613
- 33614
- 33615
- 33616
- 33617
- 33618
- 33619
- 33624
- 33625
- 33626
- 33629
- 33634
- 33635
- 33637
- 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 Hygeia Home Health before starting care?
Ask who sorts out the medication list
83.9% of patients got better at taking their medicines correctly (Florida average 88.4%). Ask whether a nurse reconciles every prescription at the first visit and who sets up the pill organizer.
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.
- Family Home Caregivers LLC — 4 of 5 stars
- Angels Care Home Health — 1.5 of 5 stars
- Bay Area Home Health Services Inc — 1.5 of 5 stars
- Dynasty Home Health LLC — 1 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 Hygeia Home Health Medicare-certified?
Yes. Hygeia Home Health is certified by Medicare under provider number 687202 and has been since 2022. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Hygeia Home Health's Medicare star rating?
3.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Florida average is 3.5.
Does Hygeia Home Health provide physical therapy at home?
It does not report offering physical therapy to Medicare, so ask before assuming it does.
