Empath Home Health
Palm Harbor, FL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 107220)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 68 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (727) 586-4432 · 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 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Empath Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 68 ZIP codes from its Palm Harbor, Florida office.
Yes, Empath Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 107220, certified since June 25, 1985, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is reported through CMS Care Compare.
About this agency
Empath Home Health is a non-profit, Medicare-certified home health agency based in Palm Harbor, Florida, certified since June 25, 1985 (CCN 107220). The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services to patients across 68 ZIP codes.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Empath Home Health holds a 4-star overall quality rating, above the Florida state average of 3.5 stars. The agency's patient survey rating is also 4 stars, reflecting patient experience feedback collected and published through the CMS Care Compare program.
CMS data further shows that 99.87% of episodes of care began in a timely manner, indicating that most patients received their first visit promptly after referral. Among patients who needed help walking or moving around, 89.98% showed improvement in this area during the course of care, based on CMS outcome measures.
As a non-profit organization, Empath Home Health operates under non-profit ownership status as recorded by CMS. Prospective patients and caregivers are encouraged to review the most current ratings and measures directly on Medicare Care Compare, since CMS data is updated periodically and the figures above reflect a specific data vintage rather than real-time status. This profile is built solely from CMS-reported data and does not include cost, staffing, or scheduling information not published by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Empath Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 107220), certified since June 25, 1985, so Medicare-eligible home health services are covered when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
Empath Home Health 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, above the Florida state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency's CMS patient survey star rating is 4 stars.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Empath Home Health's full quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 68 ZIP codes from its Palm Harbor, Florida location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 68 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staff availability, scheduling, and specific care plans by calling (727) 586-4432, and verify current ratings on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Empath Home Health has been Medicare-certified since June 25, 1985.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Empath Home Health is a non-profit organization, according to CMS records.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish specific cost figures; contact the agency at (727) 586-4432 to discuss coverage and costs, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Empath Home Health at (727) 586-4432 to begin the process of starting care.
What percentage of patients received timely care?
CMS data shows 99.87% of episodes of care at this agency began in a timely manner.
Did patients improve in walking or moving around while under this agency's care?
According to CMS data, 89.98% of patients who needed help walking or moving showed improvement during their care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 06/25/1985. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.