Suwannee Medical Personnel
Lake City, FL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 108010)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 35 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (386) 754-1544 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Suwannee Medical Personnel holds a 1.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Florida average of 3.5 stars, but has a 5-star patient survey rating. Families should weigh both figures and review the details on Medicare Care Compare.
Suwannee Medical Personnel offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 35 ZIP codes from its Lake City, FL office.
Yes, Suwannee Medical Personnel is Medicare-certified (CCN 108010, certified since 2003), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This is a certification fact only and not a statement about specific benefit coverage.
About this agency
Suwannee Medical Personnel is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Lake City, Florida, certified since December 22, 2003. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Suwannee Medical Personnel offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. The agency serves 35 ZIP codes from its Lake City office.
Per CMS Care Compare data, the agency holds a CMS quality star rating of 1.5 out of 5, which is below the Florida state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating is notably higher, at 5 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected separately from the clinical quality measures.
CMS process and outcome data show that 64.99% of patients began care in a timely manner, and 62.84% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care. These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect a specific reporting period; families should verify the current figures directly on the Care Compare website, as CMS updates this data periodically.
This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish pricing data for home health agencies. Families considering this agency should contact it directly to confirm current staffing, availability, and specific care arrangements not covered by CMS quality reporting.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Suwannee Medical Personnel is Medicare-certified (CCN 108010) and has been since December 22, 2003, so Medicare-covered home health services are eligible for coverage when ordered by a physician.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services, per CMS data.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency has a CMS quality star rating of 1.5 out of 5, which is below 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 5 out of 5, according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review detailed quality and staffing data at the CMS Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/108010?state=FL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 35 ZIP codes from its Lake City, Florida location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 35 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, care plans, and specific service availability by calling the agency directly at (386) 754-1544 and verifying quality data on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since December 22, 2003.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Suwannee Medical Personnel is a proprietary (for-profit) agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost data for home health agencies; contact the agency at (386) 754-1544 to discuss costs and payment options.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Suwannee Medical Personnel at (386) 754-1544 to inquire about starting care.
What percentage of patients received timely care?
According to CMS data, 64.99% of patients began care in a timely manner.
What percentage of patients showed improvement in walking?
CMS data shows 62.84% of patients demonstrated improvement in walking or moving around during their care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 12/22/2003. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.