Preferred Care Home Health Services
Fort Myers, FL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 109423)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 104 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (239) 425-2670 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Preferred Care Home Health Services holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Florida state average of 3.5, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Preferred Care Home Health Services offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 104 ZIP codes from its Fort Myers, FL office.
Yes, Preferred Care Home Health Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 109423, certified since December 2009), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare.
About this agency
Preferred Care Home Health Services is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Fort Myers, FL, certified since December 10, 2009. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Preferred Care Home Health Services holds a CMS quality star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Florida state average of 3.5 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is also 4 out of 5, reflecting feedback gathered through the CMS Home Health Care CAHPS survey.
On specific quality measures reported by CMS, the agency shows a timely initiation of care rate of 99.98%, meaning care began promptly for nearly all patients within the CMS-defined window. The measure tracking improvement in walking or moving around shows 86.52% of patients demonstrating improvement during their episode of care.
Preferred Care Home Health Services reports serving 104 ZIP codes from its Fort Myers, FL office, indicating a broad service area across the region.
All star ratings, survey results, and quality measures cited here come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published data vintage available at the time of this profile. Families are encouraged to review the current Care Compare listing directly for the most up-to-date figures before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Preferred Care Home Health Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 109423), certified since December 10, 2009, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a physician.
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 has a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Florida state average of 3.5 stars, according to CMS Care Compare.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 4-star patient survey rating on CMS Care Compare, reflecting patient experience feedback.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's full quality measures and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's official listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency reports serving 104 ZIP codes from its Fort Myers, FL location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 104 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about caregiver assignment, care plan development, and how the agency tracks the outcomes reported to CMS; contact the agency at (239) 425-2670 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled services this agency provides (nursing, therapy, aide services), is medically ordered and Medicare-covered, whereas non-medical home care involves non-clinical support not covered by Medicare; contact the agency at (239) 425-2670 to discuss specific care needs.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since December 10, 2009.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is a proprietary (for-profit) organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact the agency at (239) 425-2670 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Preferred Care Home Health Services at (239) 425-2670 or review its listing on Medicare Care Compare for additional information.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 12/10/2009. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.