Mederi Caretenders is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 11030 49TH St N in Clearwater, FL 33762. Medicare first certified it in 1996, 30 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3.5 out of 5 stars, level with the Florida average of 3.5. It trails the Florida average on 2 of the measures Medicare publishes and beats it on none.
What is Mederi Caretenders's Medicare record?
| Agency | Mederi Caretenders |
|---|---|
| Address | 11030 49TH St N, Clearwater, FL 33762 |
| Phone | (727) 546-8080 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 107523 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 03/05/1996 |
How does Mederi Caretenders score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Mederi Caretenders. It is better than the Florida average on 0 and worse on 2.
| Measure | Mederi Caretenders | Florida average | U.S. average | vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 99.7% | 98% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 89.4% | 88.5% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 90.7% | 89.6% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 91.2% | 91.1% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 89.9% | 90.8% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 88% | 88.4% | 88.3% | About the same |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 87.8% | 95.4% | 94.4% | Worse |
| Flu shot status checked | 32.9% | 61.2% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 66.8% | 69.1% | 71.7% | About the same |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it trails: flu shot status checked and medication issues addressed on time.
What do patients say about Mederi Caretenders?
82% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Mederi Caretenders, based on 121 completed surveys. The Florida average is 78%.
| Survey question | Mederi Caretenders | Florida average | U.S. average | vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 88% | 88% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 86% | 85% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 84% | 79% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 88% | 85% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 82% | 78% | 79% | Better |
Do Mederi Caretenders's patients end up back in the hospital?
On the hospital-use measures Medicare can calculate for Mederi Caretenders, 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 | 82.6% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.4% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 9.2% |
Which home health services does Mederi Caretenders provide, and which does it not?
Mederi Caretenders 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 Mederi Caretenders? |
|---|---|
| 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 Mederi Caretenders serve?
Mederi Caretenders tells Medicare it serves 28 ZIP codes in Tampa and Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties.
- 33701
- 33702
- 33703
- 33704
- 33705
- 33706
- 33707
- 33708
- 33709
- 33710
- 33711
- 33712
- 33713
- 33714
- 33715
- 33716
- 33759
- 33762
- 33771
- 33772
- 33773
- 33774
- 33776
- 33777
- 33778
- 33781
- 33782
- 33785
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 Mederi Caretenders before starting care?
Ask how medication problems reach the doctor
When a medication problem was found, Mederi Caretenders followed up with the doctor on time in 87.8% of cases (Florida average 95.4%). Ask who makes that call and how quickly.
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 Clearwater, FL?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Clearwater.
- Enhabit Home Health — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Bayada Home Health Care Inc — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Patients First Homecare, LLC — 2.5 of 5 stars
- Pinellas 1 Home Health Care Corp — 1.5 of 5 stars
- Centerwell Home Health — 5 of 5 stars
- Aspire Home Care — 4.5 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Mederi Caretenders Medicare-certified?
Yes. Mederi Caretenders is certified by Medicare under provider number 107523 and has been since 1996. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Mederi Caretenders's Medicare star rating?
3.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Florida average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 4 out of 5.
Does Mederi Caretenders 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.
