Lakeland Senior AdvisorBaycare Home Care Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 20 Lake Wire Dr Ste 230 in Lakeland, FL 33815. Medicare first certified it in 1989, 37 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3.5 out of 5 stars, level with the Florida average of 3.5. Its strongest result against the Florida average is flu shot status checked; its weakest is new or worsened pressure ulcers.
What is Baycare Home Care Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | Baycare Home Care Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 Lake Wire Dr Ste 230, Lakeland, FL 33815 |
| Phone | Not published by Medicare |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 107282 |
| Ownership | Non-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 06/15/1989 |
How does Baycare Home Care Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Baycare Home Care Inc. It is better than the Florida average on 2 and worse on 1.
| Measure | Baycare Home Care Inc | Florida average | U.S. average | vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 98.1% | 98% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 85.6% | 88.5% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 89.2% | 89.6% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 90.1% | 91.1% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 89.8% | 90.8% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 88% | 88.4% | 88.3% | About the same |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 97% | 95.4% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 71.2% | 61.2% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 75.2% | 69.1% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.2% | Worse |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked and met expected function at discharge.
Where it trails: new or worsened pressure ulcers.
What do patients say about Baycare Home Care Inc?
76% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Baycare Home Care Inc, based on 1966 completed surveys. The Florida average is 78%.
| Survey question | Baycare Home Care Inc | Florida average | U.S. average | vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 87% | 88% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 84% | 85% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 83% | 79% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 84% | 85% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 76% | 78% | 79% | About the same |
Do Baycare Home Care Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Baycare Home Care Inc worse than the national rate on: preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Better Than National Rate | 92% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Worse Than National Rate | 5.3% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Better Than National Rate | 8.2% |
Which home health services does Baycare Home Care Inc provide, and which does it not?
Baycare Home Care Inc reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Baycare Home Care Inc? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | Yes |
| Home health aide | Yes |
| Round-the-clock or shift care | No. Home health is visits, not shifts. |
| Housekeeping, meals and errands on their own | No. Medicare does not cover them unless tied to skilled care. |
| Long-term help with bathing and dressing | No. That is non-medical home care, which families usually arrange and pay for separately. |
Which Lakeland-area ZIP codes does Baycare Home Care Inc serve?
Baycare Home Care Inc tells Medicare it serves 39 ZIP codes in Lakeland and Polk County, out of 202 in total.
- 33801
- 33803
- 33805
- 33809
- 33810
- 33811
- 33812
- 33813
- 33815
- 33823
- 33827
- 33830
- 33835
- 33837
- 33838
- 33839
- 33840
- 33841
- 33843
- 33844
- 33847
- 33849
- 33850
- 33851
- 33853
- 33854
- 33855
- 33856
- 33859
- 33860
- 33867
- 33868
- 33877
- 33880
- 33881
- 33884
- 33897
- 33898
- 34759
A ZIP on this list means the agency accepts referrals there. It does not promise a nurse is available this week, so confirm your address when you call.
What should you ask Baycare Home Care Inc before starting care?
Ask how many visits a week to expect
Home health is intermittent: visits, not shifts. Ask for the planned number of nursing and therapy visits per week so the family knows which hours still need covering.
Ask whether your plan treats it as in-network
Original Medicare pays any certified agency. Medicare Advantage plans use networks, and an out-of-network agency can mean a denied claim. Give them the exact plan name on the card.
Ask who answers after hours
Problems rarely wait for office hours. Ask whether the night and weekend line reaches one of their own nurses or an answering service, and how long a call-back usually takes.
Which other home health agencies serve Lakeland, FL?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Lakeland.
- Centerwell Home Health — 5 of 5 stars
- Concierge Home Care — 4 of 5 stars
- Care and Life — 2.5 of 5 stars
- Enhabit Home Health — 2.5 of 5 stars
- Trucare Home Health Solutions LLC — 2.5 of 5 stars
All Medicare-certified home health agencies in Lakeland and Polk County
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Baycare Home Care Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Baycare Home Care Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 107282 and has been since 1989. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Baycare Home Care Inc's Medicare star rating?
3.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Florida average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 4 out of 5.
Does Baycare Home Care Inc provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
