FLORIDA HOMECARE SPECIALISTS INC
130 N OLD DIXIE HWY, LADY LAKE, FL 32159
4★ care at below-average cost — strong value
Score = 60% quality + 40% relative cost within category
Quality & Operations
CMS-reported ratings and certification data
- Quality of patient care rating
- 4 of 5 stars
- Patient survey rating
- 4 of 5 stars
- Date certified
- 2008-08-15
Services offered
Agency details
- Ownership
- PROPRIETARY
What CMS measures show
Reported by CMS for this provider — compare against others nearby before deciding
How patients improved
Share of patients who got better at everyday activities during their care
- Got better at walking or moving around(2,572 patients)
- 85.94%
- Got better at getting in and out of bed(2,575 patients)
- 88.78%
- Got better at bathing(2,575 patients)
- 93.65%
- Breathing improved(2,335 patients)
- 99.22%
- Got better at taking medications correctly(2,503 patients)
- 97.09%
- Discharge function score(2,577 patients)
- 74.43%
Timeliness and safety
- Began care in a timely manner(3,317 patients)
- 99.1%
- Acted on medication issues promptly(3,317 patients)
- 99.85%
- Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(3,317 patients)
- 0.3%
- New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(2,588 patients)
- 0.34%
- Checked whether patients received a flu shot(1,873 patients)
- 60.6%
Hospital use and care transitions
What happened after home health care began
- Returned to the community after care(2,256 patients)
- 90.81%
- Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(1,753 patients)
- 3.59%
- Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(1,089 patients)
- 6.73%
- Sent health information to the next provider(814 patients)
- 100%
- Gave health information to the patient(2,487 patients)
- 99.84%
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What to look for
Which numbers matter most when choosing — in plain language
- The quality-of-patient-care star rating summarizes how well patients recover and stay out of the hospital.
- Patient-survey ratings reflect real experiences with communication and reliability.
- Confirm the agency offers the specific services you need (nursing, physical therapy, etc.) — they vary by agency.
Questions to ask
Bring these to a tour, call, or appointment
Questions to ask — FLORIDA HOMECARE SPECIALISTS INC
Home health agency · checklist from CareLens (CMS Care Compare data)
- Which exact services will you provide, and how often will someone visit?
- Who is my main point of contact, and how do I reach someone after hours?
- How do you coordinate with my doctor and report changes in my condition?
- What is your experience with my specific condition or recovery needs?
- Are your visits covered by my insurance, and what would I pay out of pocket?
Related data
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Source: CMS Care Compare · data current as of June 2025.