Discovery At Home Gulf Coast
Tampa, FL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 683155)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 2★
Serves: 10 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (813) 437-3640 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Discovery At Home Gulf Coast holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Florida average of 3.5, but its patient survey rating is 2 stars. Families should weigh both figures and review the full CMS Care Compare listing for details.
Discovery At Home Gulf Coast offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 10 ZIP codes from its Tampa, Florida office.
Yes, Discovery At Home Gulf Coast is Medicare-certified (CCN 683155, certified since 2014), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification means the agency meets federal requirements to bill Medicare for covered home health services.
About this agency
Discovery At Home Gulf Coast is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Tampa, Florida, serving 10 ZIP codes in the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since August 28, 2014, and operates under proprietary (for-profit) ownership.
Discovery At Home Gulf Coast offers the following services: Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide support.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency holds a CMS quality star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Florida state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 2 out of 5, reflecting how patients rated their experience with the agency in CMS surveys.
On specific quality measures reported by CMS, the agency achieved a timely initiation of care rate of 99.64%, meaning care began promptly for nearly all patients, and 86.27% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care.
These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published data vintage available at the time of this profile. Families considering this agency should review the current Care Compare listing directly for the latest figures, as CMS updates these ratings periodically. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish pricing data for home health agencies.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Discovery At Home Gulf Coast is Medicare-certified (CCN 683155) and has been since August 28, 2014, so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency has a 4-star CMS quality rating, which is above the Florida state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency's patient survey star rating is 2 out of 5, based on CMS Care Compare survey data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's full quality and staffing record on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/683155?state=FL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 10 ZIP codes from its office in Tampa, Florida.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 10 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, specific care plans, and scheduling; contact the agency at (813) 437-3640 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled services this agency provides (nursing, therapy, aide services), is medically ordered care, while non-medical home care typically involves non-clinical assistance not covered by this agency's CMS-certified services listed here.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since August 28, 2014.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Discovery At Home Gulf Coast is a proprietary (for-profit) agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (813) 437-3640 for details and verify coverage on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Discovery At Home Gulf Coast at (813) 437-3640 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 08/28/2014. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.