Mederi Caretenders
Sarasota, FL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 108171)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 24 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (941) 379-0801 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mederi Caretenders holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Florida state average of 3.5 stars, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Mederi Caretenders offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services. It serves 24 ZIP codes from its Sarasota, FL office.
Yes, Mederi Caretenders is Medicare-certified (CCN 108171, certified since May 24, 2005), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Contact the agency directly at (941) 379-0801 for details on specific coverage questions.
About this agency
Mederi Caretenders is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Sarasota, FL, certified since May 24, 2005 (CCN 108171). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services to patients across 24 ZIP codes surrounding its Sarasota office.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Mederi Caretenders holds a 4.5-star overall quality rating, which is above the Florida state average of 3.5 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 4 stars, reflecting patient experience feedback collected and published through CMS's Home Health Care survey program.
On CMS process-of-care measures, the agency reported that 99.27% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 97.00% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the episode of care, based on the same CMS data vintage.
These figures — the quality star rating, patient survey star rating, timely care percentage, and walking improvement percentage — are drawn directly from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the reporting period on file with CMS at the time of publication. Prospective patients and families are encouraged to review the current data directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most up-to-date figures, as CMS updates these measures periodically. No cost information is published by CMS for this agency.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Mederi Caretenders is Medicare-certified (CCN 108171) and has been since May 24, 2005, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a physician.
What services does this agency offer?
Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency has a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above Florida's state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 4-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current quality and staffing data at the CMS Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/108171?state=FL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 24 ZIP codes from its Sarasota, FL location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 24 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, specific service availability, and scheduling; contact the agency at (941) 379-0801 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services this agency provides (nursing, therapy, social services), is medically ordered and Medicare-covered; non-medical home care involves non-clinical assistance not covered under this agency's Medicare-certified services listed here.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Since May 24, 2005.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Mederi Caretenders is a proprietary (for-profit) agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost data for this agency; contact the agency at (941) 379-0801 and verify billing details with Medicare directly.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
Call Mederi Caretenders at (941) 379-0801 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 05/24/2005. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.