FAQ

Our services are available to patients in the following Southwest Florida counties: Manatee, Hardee, Pinellas, Highlands, Sarasota, Desoto, Charlotte, Glades, Hillsborough, Lee, Hendry, Collier, Polk and Pasco. 

Our offices are conveniently located in: Bradenton, Sarasota, Port Charlotte, Clearwater, Sebring, Fort Myers, Naples, Brandon and Lakeland.

We are a skilled Medicare home health agency, and we provide a wide range of services that enable patients to heal from surgery, injury, or illness and live safely at home. We employ professional nurses and therapists who provide skilled nursing care, post-hospitalization care, speech, occupational, and physical therapy, and more. To learn more about our services, visit our Home Health Care Services page.

We know that when care at home is needed, the need is often immediate. Ideally, we prefer to have time to perform an in-home consultation which allows us to establish a plan of care that will best meet the patient’s needs. However, we can arrange for same day care when necessary.

As a rule, Medicare, Medicaid, Veteran’s Administration, and private insurance providers cover home health care services.

Yes, our home health care services can be covered by Medicare or private insurance.

Yes, our agency is licensed with state of Florida: License #299995186 and License #299995185.

Yes, all of our nurses and therapists are insured and bonded to enhance the safety and security of our care.

Each person who expresses an interest in joining the Patients First Home Care team undergoes a thorough interview process where we assess training, certification, skill level, experience, and personality type, to ensure the individual is fully equipped to provide the highest possible level of care for clients. Upon hire, we run full background checks according to state and federal regulations, followed by an in-depth orientation training.

The quality of care we provide is essential. That is why all members of our staff receive a comprehensive orientation training to ensure that they fully understand our policies, procedures, and care practices before engaging with clients.

We know that quality care leads to exceptional outcomes. That is why we invest in a high-quality care team. Everyone we work with is highly educated, skilled, and experienced in their respective fields.

In order to receive home health care services from Patients First Home Care, a patient must be prescribed services by physician and have Medicare or private insurance coverage.

Yes. We have someone on call 24/7 and can help with anything needed. Simply call your local office and a member of our team will answer your call.

Yes. Our services are available to those living in nursing homes or assisted living facilities who qualify for home health care services.

We have a full staff of highly trained nurses and therapists and can provide a back-up care provider should your regular provider be unavailable.