Independence Home Health Of South Florida
Stuart, FL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 109433)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 57 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (772) 419-8892 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Independence Home Health Of South Florida holds a 1.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Florida state average of 3.5 stars. Patient survey star rating data was not provided, so that measure cannot be confirmed here.
Independence Home Health Of South Florida offers nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social services, and home health aide services. It serves 57 ZIP codes from its Stuart, Florida office.
Yes, Independence Home Health Of South Florida is Medicare-certified, with CCN 109433, certified since November 8, 2009, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Independence Home Health Of South Florida is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Stuart, Florida, serving 57 ZIP codes in the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since November 8, 2009, and operates under proprietary (for-profit) ownership.
The agency offers a full range of home health services, including nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social services, and home health aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Independence Home Health Of South Florida holds a CMS quality star rating of 1.5 stars, which falls below the Florida state average of 3.5 stars. Patient survey star rating data was not provided in the available records, so this agency's patient experience rating cannot be confirmed here; families should check Care Compare directly for the latest patient survey results.
On specific quality measures, CMS data shows that 57.81% of patients began care in a timely manner, and 52.11% of patients demonstrated improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care. These figures reflect CMS's most recently published Care Compare data vintage available for this agency.
Families considering this agency should independently verify current ratings, measures, and service availability directly through the Medicare Care Compare website, as star ratings and quality measures are updated periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Independence Home Health Of South Florida is Medicare-certified (CCN 109433), certified since November 8, 2009, so eligible services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
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 holds a 1.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Florida state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
Patient survey star data was not provided in the available records; contact the agency at (772) 419-8892 or check Medicare Care Compare for current patient survey results.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current quality measures and staffing information on the Medicare Care Compare website at the agency's listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 57 ZIP codes from its office in Stuart, Florida.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 57 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, availability, specific service scheduling, and request to see the latest Care Compare quality measures; contact the agency at (772) 419-8892 for details.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, as provided by this Medicare-certified agency, includes skilled services like nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care (not indicated as offered here) typically covers non-skilled personal assistance.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since November 8, 2009.
Who owns this agency \u2014 for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is proprietary, meaning it is a for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Specific cost figures are not published by CMS; contact the agency at (772) 419-8892 to discuss payment and coverage details, and verify benefit information with Medicare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Independence Home Health Of South Florida at (772) 419-8892 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 11/08/2009. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.