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Independence Home Health Of South Florida

Medicare-certified home health agency in Stuart, Florida.

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Address: 451 SE Riverside Dr, Stuart, FL, 34994

Phone: (772) 419-8892

CMS certification number: 109433

Ownership: Proprietary

Quality star rating: 3.0 stars

Certified since: 2009-11-08

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Independence Home Health Of South Florida is listed in public CMS home health provider data. Use this profile to confirm the agency identity, services, location, and quality signals before calling.

CMS certification number: 109433 Primary city: Stuart, FL Listed services: 6 Quality rating: 3.0 stars
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Services offered

Skilled NursingPhysical TherapyOccupational TherapySpeech TherapyMedical Social ServicesHome Health Aide

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Skilled Nursing Skilled nursing at home may include wound care, medication teaching, disease monitoring, injections, and recovery support ordered by a physician. Physical Therapy Physical therapy at home helps patients rebuild strength, balance, walking ability, and safe mobility after illness, injury, surgery, or hospitalization. Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy at home helps patients safely complete daily activities such as bathing, dressing, transfers, meal routines, and home setup. Speech Therapy Speech therapy at home may support communication, swallowing, cognition, and recovery after stroke, neurological illness, or other medical events. Medical Social Services Medical social services can help families coordinate resources, understand care options, plan discharge needs, and connect with community support. Home Health Aide Home health aide services may help eligible patients with personal care tasks while they are receiving skilled Medicare home health services.

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Ask whether the agency is accepting new patients, serves your ZIP code, accepts your insurance or Medicare plan, and can provide the specific skilled service ordered by your doctor.

  1. Confirm the ordered service.Match the doctor order to skilled nursing, therapy, social services, or aide support.
  2. Confirm coverage.Ask about Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, private insurance, and any authorization needs.
  3. Confirm start timing.Ask when the first evaluation can happen and whether weekend intake is available.

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Medicare fit

Medicare home health generally requires a provider order, homebound status, a part-time or intermittent skilled need, and care from a Medicare-certified agency.

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Questions about Independence Home Health Of South Florida

Is Independence Home Health Of South Florida Medicare-certified?

Independence Home Health Of South Florida appears in the CMS home health provider dataset with certification number 109433. Families should still confirm current Medicare participation and plan acceptance directly with the agency.

What should I ask Independence Home Health Of South Florida before choosing care?

Ask whether the agency is accepting new patients, serves the exact ZIP code, accepts the patient insurance or Medicare Advantage plan, can provide the ordered skilled service, and how quickly the first visit can happen.

How should I compare Independence Home Health Of South Florida with other Stuart agencies?

Compare CMS quality stars, listed services, ownership type, patient ZIP-code coverage, start-of-care timing, communication process, and whether the agency can coordinate with the ordering provider in Stuart.

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This profile is generated from public CMS provider data. It is a directory listing, not an endorsement, care recommendation, medical advice, legal advice, insurance advice, or a guarantee that the agency is accepting new patients. Call the agency and the ordering provider to confirm current services, coverage, and care options.

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