Mederi Caretenders is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 311 Park Place Blvd Ste 100 in Clearwater, FL 33759. 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 4 of the measures Medicare publishes and beats it on none.
What is Mederi Caretenders's Medicare record?
| Agency | Mederi Caretenders |
|---|---|
| Address | 311 Park Place Blvd Ste 100, Clearwater, FL 33759 |
| Phone | (727) 584-1824 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 107539 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 08/08/1996 |
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 4.
| Measure | Mederi Caretenders | Florida average | U.S. average | vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 97.8% | 98% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 85.5% | 88.5% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 89.7% | 89.6% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 88.1% | 91.1% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 93.2% | 90.8% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 88.2% | 88.4% | 88.3% | About the same |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 97.2% | 95.4% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 43.6% | 61.2% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 68.8% | 69.1% | 71.7% | About the same |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it trails: flu shot status checked, got better at walking or moving around and got better at bathing.
What do patients say about Mederi Caretenders?
68% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Mederi Caretenders, based on 58 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 | 87% | 88% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 81% | 85% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 77% | 79% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 84% | 85% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 68% | 78% | 79% | Worse |
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 | 77.3% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.1% |
| 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, medical social work and 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 | 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 Mederi Caretenders serve?
Mederi Caretenders tells Medicare it serves 27 ZIP codes in Tampa and Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties, out of 29 in total.
- 33712
- 33755
- 33756
- 33759
- 33760
- 33761
- 33762
- 33763
- 33764
- 33765
- 33767
- 33770
- 33771
- 33773
- 33774
- 33778
- 33785
- 33786
- 34652
- 34677
- 34683
- 34684
- 34685
- 34688
- 34689
- 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 Mederi Caretenders before starting care?
Ask how often the therapist actually comes
85.5% 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 who helps with bathing, and how often
88.1% of patients improved at bathing (Florida average 91.1%). Ask whether a home health aide is part of the plan or whether bathing help is left to the family.
Ask about fall prevention
1.4% of its patients had a fall with a major injury during care, against 0.7% across Florida. Ask for a home safety review at the first visit and what they change after a fall.
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 Clearwater, FL?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Clearwater.
- Centerwell Home Health — 5 of 5 stars
- Aspire Home Care — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Hca Florida Healthcare at Home — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Vitalcaring Group — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Classic Home Health Services — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Concierge 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 107539 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 3 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, medical social work and home health aide.
