Empath Home Health
Brandon, FL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 683126)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 3★
Serves: 65 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (813) 400-2675 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Empath Home Health holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Florida state average of 3.5, and a 3-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Empath Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Pathology. It serves 65 ZIP codes from its Brandon, FL office.
Yes, Empath Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 683126, certified since March 2014), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Empath Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Brandon, Florida, certified since March 9, 2014 (CCN 683126). It is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) agency and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Pathology services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Empath Home Health holds a 4-star overall quality rating, which is above the Florida state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient satisfaction survey rating is 3 stars. Among the specific quality measures reported by CMS, 99.62% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 89.13% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of their home health episode.
The agency reports serving 65 ZIP codes from its Brandon, FL location, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data and should be verified for the most current reporting period directly on Medicare's Care Compare website, as star ratings and performance measures are updated periodically. Families considering this agency should review the full CMS profile and contact the agency directly to confirm current availability and specific patient needs, since this profile does not include cost, staffing levels, or scheduling information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Empath Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 683126) and has been since March 9, 2014, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
Empath Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Pathology.
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, above Florida's 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 3 stars, according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Empath Home Health's full profile on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/683126?state=FL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 65 ZIP codes from its Brandon, FL location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 65 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific staff qualifications, scheduling, and current availability by calling the agency at (813) 400-2675, and verify quality data on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Empath Home Health has been Medicare-certified since March 9, 2014.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Empath Home Health is a proprietary (for-profit) agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (813) 400-2675 or consult Medicare directly for coverage and cost details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Empath Home Health at (813) 400-2675 to inquire about starting care.
How does this agency perform on timely initiation of care and improvement measures?
CMS data shows 99.62% of patients received timely care and 89.13% showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 03/09/2014. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.