Lakeland Senior AdvisorEnhabit Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 130 Fitzgerald Rd Ste 2 in Lakeland, FL 33813. Medicare first certified it in 2011, 15 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 2.5 out of 5 stars, below the Florida average of 3.5. It trails the Florida average on 5 of the measures Medicare publishes and beats it on none.
What is Enhabit Home Health's Medicare record?
| Agency | Enhabit Home Health |
|---|---|
| Address | 130 Fitzgerald Rd Ste 2, Lakeland, FL 33813 |
| Phone | (863) 644-1122 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 109713 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 08/31/2011 |
How does Enhabit Home Health score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Enhabit Home Health. It is better than the Florida average on 0 and worse on 5.
| Measure | Enhabit Home Health | Florida average | U.S. average | vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 95.8% | 98% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 87% | 88.5% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 86.5% | 89.6% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 89.4% | 91.1% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 83.8% | 90.8% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 86.8% | 88.4% | 88.3% | About the same |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 88.5% | 95.4% | 94.4% | Worse |
| Flu shot status checked | 36.4% | 61.2% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 68.9% | 69.1% | 71.7% | About the same |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it trails: flu shot status checked, breathing improved and medication issues addressed on time.
What do patients say about Enhabit Home Health?
82% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Enhabit Home Health, based on 243 completed surveys. The Florida average is 78%.
| Survey question | Enhabit Home Health | Florida average | U.S. average | vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 90% | 88% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 88% | 85% | 86% | Better |
| 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 | 82% | 78% | 79% | Better |
Do Enhabit Home Health's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Enhabit Home Health better than the national rate on: patients who went home and stayed home after care ended.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Better Than National Rate | 81.5% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 3.9% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 13.8% |
Which home health services does Enhabit Home Health provide, and which does it not?
Enhabit Home Health reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Enhabit Home Health? |
|---|---|
| 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 Enhabit Home Health serve?
Enhabit Home Health tells Medicare it serves 37 ZIP codes in Lakeland and Polk County, out of 55 in total.
- 33801
- 33803
- 33805
- 33809
- 33810
- 33811
- 33812
- 33813
- 33815
- 33823
- 33827
- 33830
- 33837
- 33838
- 33839
- 33840
- 33841
- 33843
- 33844
- 33849
- 33850
- 33851
- 33853
- 33854
- 33855
- 33856
- 33858
- 33859
- 33860
- 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 Enhabit Home Health before starting care?
Ask about breathing and oxygen management
83.8% of patients had less shortness of breath by the end of care (Florida average 90.8%). If the diagnosis is COPD or heart failure, ask how the nurse monitors breathing between visits.
Ask how medication problems reach the doctor
When a medication problem was found, Enhabit Home Health followed up with the doctor on time in 88.5% of cases (Florida average 95.4%). Ask who makes that call and how quickly.
Ask about transfer training
86.5% of patients improved at getting in and out of bed (Florida average 89.6%). Ask whether the therapist will train the family member who does the lifting, not only the patient.
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.
Which other home health agencies serve Lakeland, FL?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Lakeland.
- Concierge Home Care — 4 of 5 stars
- Care and Life — 2.5 of 5 stars
- Centerwell Home Health — 5 of 5 stars
- Baycare Home Care Inc — 3.5 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 Enhabit Home Health Medicare-certified?
Yes. Enhabit Home Health is certified by Medicare under provider number 109713 and has been since 2011. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Enhabit Home Health's Medicare star rating?
2.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Florida average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 4 out of 5.
Does Enhabit Home Health 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.
