Mederi Caretenders is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 1413 Tech Blvd Ste 123 in Tampa, FL 33619. Medicare first certified it in 1997, 29 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 4 out of 5 stars, above the Florida average of 3.5. Its strongest result against the Florida average is got better at walking or moving around; its weakest is met expected function at discharge.
What is Mederi Caretenders's Medicare record?
| Agency | Mederi Caretenders |
|---|---|
| Address | 1413 Tech Blvd Ste 123, Tampa, FL 33619 |
| Phone | (813) 282-8520 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 107572 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 08/05/1997 |
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 2 and worse on 2.
| Measure | Mederi Caretenders | Florida average | U.S. average | vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 95% | 98% | 96.6% | Worse |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 94.7% | 88.5% | 88.6% | Better |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 93.1% | 89.6% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 94% | 91.1% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 91.9% | 90.8% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 88.5% | 88.4% | 88.3% | About the same |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 93.4% | 95.4% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 60.2% | 61.2% | 63.3% | About the same |
| Met expected function at discharge | 59.9% | 69.1% | 71.7% | Worse |
| 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 stands out: got better at walking or moving around and got better at getting in and out of bed.
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge and started care on time.
What do patients say about Mederi Caretenders?
69% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Mederi Caretenders, based on 105 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 | 86% | 79% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 88% | 85% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 69% | 78% | 79% | Worse |
Do Mederi Caretenders's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Mederi Caretenders better than the national rate on: patients who went home and stayed home after care ended.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Better Than National Rate | 86.4% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.6% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 8.4% |
Which home health services does Mederi Caretenders provide, and which does it not?
Mederi Caretenders reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy and medical social work. It does not report offering speech therapy and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Mederi Caretenders? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | No |
| 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 51 ZIP codes in Tampa and Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties, out of 52 in total.
- 33510
- 33511
- 33527
- 33534
- 33547
- 33548
- 33549
- 33556
- 33558
- 33559
- 33563
- 33565
- 33566
- 33567
- 33569
- 33570
- 33572
- 33573
- 33578
- 33579
- 33584
- 33592
- 33594
- 33596
- 33598
- 33602
- 33603
- 33604
- 33605
- 33606
- 33607
- 33609
- 33610
- 33611
- 33612
- 33613
- 33614
- 33615
- 33616
- 33617
- 33618
- 33619
- 33621
- 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 Mederi Caretenders before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
59.9% of patients reached the level of function Medicare expected by discharge (Florida average 69.1%). Ask what goals they would set for your situation and what happens if progress stalls.
Ask how fast the first visit happens
Medicare's data shows Mederi Caretenders started care on time for 95% 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 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 Tampa, FL?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Tampa.
- Southeast Homecare — 5 of 5 stars
- Medical Services of America Home Health — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Empower Home Care — 4 of 5 stars
- Enhabit Home Health — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Aegean Homecare LLC — 3 of 5 stars
- Seacoast Home Health — 2.5 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 107572 and has been since 1997. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Mederi Caretenders's Medicare star rating?
4 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 and medical social work.
