Southwest Florida Home Care Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 9720 Princess Palm Ave Ste 130 in Tampa, FL 33619. Medicare first certified it in 2020, 6 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 2.5 out of 5 stars, below the Florida average of 3.5. It trails the Florida average on 7 of the measures Medicare publishes and beats it on none.
What is Southwest Florida Home Care Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | Southwest Florida Home Care Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 9720 Princess Palm Ave Ste 130, Tampa, FL 33619 |
| Phone | (813) 906-5058 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 687063 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 11/10/2020 |
How does Southwest Florida Home Care Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Southwest Florida Home Care Inc. It is better than the Florida average on 0 and worse on 7.
| Measure | Southwest Florida Home Care Inc | Florida average | U.S. average | vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 100% | 98% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 75.5% | 88.5% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 80.2% | 89.6% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 80.4% | 91.1% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 74.1% | 90.8% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 72.5% | 88.4% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 95.8% | 95.4% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 55.6% | 61.2% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 63.5% | 69.1% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1% | 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: breathing improved, got better at taking medicines correctly and got better at walking or moving around.
What do patients say about Southwest Florida Home Care Inc?
71% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Southwest Florida Home Care Inc, based on 213 completed surveys. The Florida average is 78%.
| Survey question | Southwest Florida Home Care Inc | Florida average | U.S. average | vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 87% | 88% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 84% | 85% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 81% | 79% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 81% | 85% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 71% | 78% | 79% | Worse |
Do Southwest Florida Home Care Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Southwest Florida Home Care Inc better than the national rate on: patients who went home and stayed home after care ended and preventable hospital stays during care.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Better Than National Rate | 84.6% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 3.8% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Better Than National Rate | 9% |
Which home health services does Southwest Florida Home Care Inc provide, and which does it not?
Southwest Florida Home Care Inc reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and home health aide. It does not report offering medical social work.
| Service | Offered by Southwest Florida Home Care Inc? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | No |
| 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 Southwest Florida Home Care Inc serve?
Southwest Florida Home Care Inc tells Medicare it serves 49 ZIP codes in Tampa and Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties, out of 100 in total.
- 33510
- 33511
- 33527
- 33534
- 33547
- 33548
- 33549
- 33556
- 33558
- 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
- 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 Southwest Florida Home Care Inc before starting care?
Ask about breathing and oxygen management
74.1% of patients had less shortness of breath by the end of care (Florida average 90.8%). If the diagnosis is COPD or heart failure, ask how the nurse monitors breathing between visits.
Ask who sorts out the medication list
72.5% 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 how often the therapist actually comes
75.5% 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 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.
- Southeast Homecare — 5 of 5 stars
- Medical Services of America Home Health — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Empower Home Care — 4 of 5 stars
- Mederi Caretenders — 4 of 5 stars
- Enhabit Home Health — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Aegean Homecare LLC — 3 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Southwest Florida Home Care Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Southwest Florida Home Care Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 687063 and has been since 2020. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Southwest Florida Home Care Inc's Medicare star rating?
2.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Florida average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 3 out of 5.
Does Southwest Florida Home Care Inc provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy and home health aide.
