Uf Health Shands Homecare
Gainesville, FL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 107142)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 101 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (352) 265-0789 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
UF Health Shands Homecare holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, below the Florida state average of 3.5 stars, but earns a 4-star patient survey rating. This suggests patients report a positive experience even though the overall quality star score trails the state average.
UF Health Shands Homecare offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 101 ZIP codes from its office in Gainesville, Florida.
Yes, UF Health Shands Homecare is Medicare-certified (CCN 107142, certified since 1977), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification has been in place for decades, reflecting long-standing participation in the Medicare program.
About this agency
UF Health Shands Homecare is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Gainesville, Florida, operating under non-profit ownership. The agency has been Medicare-certified since February 1, 1977, giving it decades of history serving the region.
According to CMS Care Compare data, UF Health Shands Homecare offers a full range of services: Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide support.
The agency holds a CMS quality star rating of 3, which falls below the Florida state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating, drawn from the CMS patient experience survey, is 4 stars. Among specific quality measures reported by CMS, 89.04% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 86.28% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
UF Health Shands Homecare serves a broad area, covering 101 ZIP codes from its Gainesville office, indicating a wide regional reach for home health services.
All ratings and measures cited here come from CMS Care Compare data; families should confirm the most current figures directly on the Care Compare website, as CMS updates these figures periodically. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish home health pricing data, nor does it include staffing counts or language capabilities, which are not part of the CMS dataset.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, UF Health Shands Homecare is Medicare-certified under CCN 107142, certified since February 1977, so covered home health services are paid by Medicare 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?
It has a 3-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?
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 ratings and measures on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/107142?state=FL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 101 ZIP codes from its Gainesville, Florida office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 101 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, availability, and specific care plans by contacting the agency directly at (352) 265-0789, and verify current ratings 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, includes skilled nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor, whereas non-medical home care typically covers non-skilled assistance; this data does not describe non-medical services for this agency.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 1, 1977.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
UF Health Shands Homecare is a non-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact the agency at (352) 265-0789 for cost details and verify coverage information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact UF Health Shands Homecare at (352) 265-0789 to inquire about starting services.
How does this agency perform on timely initiation of care and walking improvement measures?
CMS data shows 89.04% of patients received timely care initiation and 86.28% showed improvement in walking or moving around.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 02/01/1977. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.