Instruments for Hope LLC is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 2600 E Bay Dr Ste 205 in Largo, FL 33771. Medicare first certified it in 2021, 5 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 2 out of 5 stars, below 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 Instruments for Hope LLC's Medicare record?
| Agency | Instruments for Hope LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 2600 E Bay Dr Ste 205, Largo, FL 33771 |
| Phone | (727) 330-6982 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 687127 |
| Ownership | - |
| Medicare-certified since | 08/26/2021 |
How does Instruments for Hope LLC score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Instruments for Hope LLC. It is better than the Florida average on 1 and worse on 9.
| Measure | Instruments for Hope LLC | Florida average | U.S. average | vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 76.2% | 98% | 96.6% | Worse |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 69% | 88.5% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 77% | 89.6% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 82.6% | 91.1% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 86.5% | 90.8% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 100% | 88.4% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 90.5% | 95.4% | 94.4% | Worse |
| Flu shot status checked | 24.1% | 61.2% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 61.1% | 69.1% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 3.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% | Worse |
| 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.
Where it trails: flu shot status checked, started care on time and got better at walking or moving around.
What do patients say about Instruments for Hope LLC?
92% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Instruments for Hope LLC, based on 42 completed surveys. The Florida average is 78%.
| Survey question | Instruments for Hope LLC | Florida average | U.S. average | vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 90% | 88% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 84% | 85% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 74% | 79% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 95% | 85% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 92% | 78% | 79% | Better |
Do Instruments for Hope LLC's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Instruments for Hope LLC worse than the national rate on: preventable hospital stays during care.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Same As National Rate | 82.3% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.2% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Worse Than National Rate | 15.1% |
Which home health services does Instruments for Hope LLC provide, and which does it not?
Instruments for Hope LLC has not reported its services to Medicare.
| Service | Offered by Instruments for Hope LLC? |
|---|---|
| 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 Instruments for Hope LLC serve?
Instruments for Hope LLC tells Medicare it serves 43 ZIP codes in Tampa and Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties, out of 44 in total.
- 33701
- 33702
- 33703
- 33704
- 33705
- 33706
- 33707
- 33708
- 33709
- 33710
- 33711
- 33712
- 33713
- 33714
- 33715
- 33716
- 33755
- 33756
- 33759
- 33763
- 33764
- 33767
- 33770
- 33771
- 33772
- 33773
- 33774
- 33776
- 33777
- 33778
- 33781
- 33782
- 34638
- 34653
- 34668
- 34683
- 34684
- 34685
- 34688
- 34689
- 34691
- 34695
- 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 Instruments for Hope LLC before starting care?
Ask how fast the first visit happens
Medicare's data shows Instruments for Hope LLC started care on time for 76.2% 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 how often the therapist actually comes
69% 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 about transfer training
77% 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 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.
Which other home health agencies serve Largo, FL?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Largo.
- Able Palms Home & Health Care Services Inc — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Baycare Home Care Inc — 4 of 5 stars
- Grace Family Home Care — 4 of 5 stars
- Hygeia Home Health LLC — 3 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Instruments for Hope LLC Medicare-certified?
Yes. Instruments for Hope LLC is certified by Medicare under provider number 687127 and has been since 2021. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Instruments for Hope LLC's Medicare star rating?
2 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Florida average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 4 out of 5.
Does Instruments for Hope LLC provide physical therapy at home?
It does not report offering physical therapy to Medicare, so ask before assuming it does.
