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Gainesville, FL · Non-Profit

Uf Health Shands Homecare — Gainesville, FL

3/5 CMS Rating CMS Verified
49 years in operation (est. 1977) Request callback 1610 Nw 23Rd Ave , 32605

Patient survey results (HHCAHPS)

90%

Received professional care

88%

Good communication

82%

Discussed medication safety

88%

Would recommend

Based on 299 patient surveys · Data from CMS Home Health Compare

CMS Outcome Measures

86.69%
Improved walking
89.62%
Improved bathing
90.35%
Care started on time
85.52%
Improved medication mgmt
Discharge to Community
84.79%
↑ Better than national avg
Preventable Hospitalizations
10.59%
≈ National average
Preventable Readmissions
4.44%
≈ National average

Source: CMS Home Health Quality Measures. Data reflects Medicare-certified patient outcomes.

About Uf Health Shands Homecare

Uf Health Shands Homecare is a Medicare-certified, non-profit home health agency serving Gainesville since 1977. They offer skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social services, and home health aide support.

What to expect

If your parent qualifies for home health services, Uf Health Shands Homecare can send nurses to manage medical needs, therapists to help with movement and daily activities, and aides to assist with personal care. A social worker can also help connect you to community resources. Services are provided in your parent's home, which many families find more comfortable than facility-based care.

Services offered

Skilled Nursing

Physical Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Speech Pathology

Medical Social Services

Home Health Aide

Frequently asked questions

What services do they provide?

The agency offers six types of services: skilled nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social services, and home health aides to assist with personal care.

Are they Medicare certified?

Yes. Uf Health Shands Homecare is Medicare certified, which means they meet federal standards for home health care.

How long have they been serving the community?

The agency was founded in 1977 and operates as a non-profit organization.

How do I contact them?

Call (352) 265-0789 or visit their office at 1610 NW 23rd Ave in Gainesville.

Local context

Gainesville has 11 home health agencies to choose from. Uf Health Shands Homecare's 3-star rating places it in the lower half of the local average of 3.75 stars, meaning some other agencies in your area have received higher ratings. You may want to compare ratings and services among the other available options.

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This site provides Medicare-certified home health agency data sourced from CMS.gov. It is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for medical decisions.