Independence Home Health Of Central Florida
Lakeland, FL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 687289)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 4 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (863) 875-5403 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Independence Home Health Of Central Florida does not yet have a CMS quality star rating or a patient survey star rating available on Care Compare, so it is currently listed as not rated. For comparison, the average quality star rating for home health agencies in Florida is 3.5 stars.
Specific services offered by Independence Home Health Of Central Florida are not listed in the available CMS data, so caregivers should contact the agency directly to confirm which services it provides. The agency serves a service area of 4 ZIP codes from its office in Lakeland, Florida.
Yes, Independence Home Health Of Central Florida is Medicare-certified, with CCN 687289, certified since November 7, 2023, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be independently verified on the Medicare Care Compare website.
About this agency
Independence Home Health Of Central Florida is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Lakeland, Florida, serving a service area of 4 ZIP codes. According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency has been Medicare-certified since November 7, 2023 (CCN 687289).
Specific services offered by this agency are not listed in the available CMS data, so families should contact the agency directly or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm which services—such as skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, or home health aide support—are provided.
Ownership type for this agency is not specified in the available data.
Regarding quality, Care Compare data available for this listing indicates the agency is not yet rated on the CMS overall quality star scale. For comparison, the average quality star rating among home health agencies in Florida is 3.5 stars. No patient survey star rating is currently available for this agency either. Similarly, specific measures such as the percentage of patients who received timely care after a referral, or the percentage who improved in their ability to walk or move around, are not available in the current data set for this agency.
Because this agency is relatively newly certified and does not yet have published star ratings, prospective patients and caregivers are encouraged to consult the official Medicare Care Compare website directly for the most current quality information before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Independence Home Health Of Central Florida is Medicare-certified (CCN 687289), so Medicare-eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered when received from this agency.
What services does this agency offer (nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech, aide)?
The specific services offered are not listed in the available data; contact the agency at (863) 875-5403 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
This agency is not yet rated on the CMS quality star scale, while the average rating for Florida home health agencies is 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
No patient survey star rating is currently available for this agency in the provided data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review official ratings and measures on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page for CCN 687289.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency, based in Lakeland, Florida, serves a total of 4 ZIP codes.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 4 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific services offered, staff availability, and current quality ratings, since these details are not fully specified in the available CMS data; contact the agency at (863) 875-5403 for specifics.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since November 7, 2023.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Ownership type is not specified in the available data; contact the agency at (863) 875-5403 to confirm.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in CMS Care Compare data; contact the agency at (863) 875-5403 for details, and confirm coverage rules with Medicare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Independence Home Health Of Central Florida at (863) 875-5403 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 11/07/2023. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.