Visiting Nurse Association of Florida Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 8147 Copernicus Way Ste 101 in Trinity, FL 34655. 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. Its strongest result against the Florida average is met expected function at discharge; its weakest is flu shot status checked.
What is Visiting Nurse Association of Florida Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | Visiting Nurse Association of Florida Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 8147 Copernicus Way Ste 101, Trinity, FL 34655 |
| Phone | (727) 845-8099 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 107527 |
| Ownership | Non-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 07/22/1996 |
How does Visiting Nurse Association of Florida Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Visiting Nurse Association of Florida Inc. It is better than the Florida average on 2 and worse on 4.
| Measure | Visiting Nurse Association of Florida 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 | 85.9% | 88.5% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 86.1% | 89.6% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 88.1% | 91.1% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 84% | 90.8% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 87.1% | 88.4% | 88.3% | About the same |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 99.5% | 95.4% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 53.3% | 61.2% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 75.7% | 69.1% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.1% | 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 stands out: met expected function at discharge and medication issues addressed on time.
Where it trails: flu shot status checked, breathing improved and got better at getting in and out of bed.
What do patients say about Visiting Nurse Association of Florida Inc?
87% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Visiting Nurse Association of Florida Inc, based on 34 completed surveys. The Florida average is 78%.
| Survey question | Visiting Nurse Association of Florida Inc | Florida average | U.S. average | vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 91% | 88% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 90% | 85% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 86% | 79% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 86% | 85% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 87% | 78% | 79% | Better |
Do Visiting Nurse Association of Florida Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
On the hospital-use measures Medicare can calculate for Visiting Nurse Association of Florida Inc, 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 | 84.8% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.1% |
Which home health services does Visiting Nurse Association of Florida Inc provide, and which does it not?
Visiting Nurse Association of Florida Inc reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Visiting Nurse Association of Florida Inc? |
|---|---|
| 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 Visiting Nurse Association of Florida Inc serve?
Visiting Nurse Association of Florida Inc tells Medicare it serves 53 ZIP codes in Tampa and Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties.
- 33540
- 33542
- 33543
- 33544
- 33545
- 33549
- 33556
- 33576
- 33701
- 33702
- 33704
- 33705
- 33706
- 33707
- 33709
- 33710
- 33711
- 33713
- 33716
- 33755
- 33756
- 33759
- 33764
- 33765
- 33770
- 33771
- 33774
- 33776
- 33777
- 33781
- 33782
- 33785
- 34610
- 34637
- 34638
- 34639
- 34652
- 34653
- 34654
- 34655
- 34667
- 34668
- 34669
- 34677
- 34679
- 34683
- 34684
- 34685
- 34688
- 34689
- 34690
- 34691
- 34695
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 Visiting Nurse Association of Florida Inc before starting care?
Ask about breathing and oxygen management
84% 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 about transfer training
86.1% 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 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 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 Trinity, FL?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Trinity.
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Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Visiting Nurse Association of Florida Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Visiting Nurse Association of Florida Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 107527 and has been since 1996. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Visiting Nurse Association of Florida Inc's Medicare star rating?
3.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Florida average is 3.5.
Does Visiting Nurse Association of Florida Inc 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.
