The Home Care Association of Florida (HCAF) proudly congratulates our member home health agencies that have been recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s first-ever Best Home Health ratings, a national evaluation identifying top-performing Medicare-certified home health providers.

In its inaugural review, U.S. News assessed more than 12,000 agencies nationwide using data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), combining clinical quality measures — such as timely initiation of care and hospitalization rates — with patient experience survey results.

In Florida, 1,101 Medicare-certified agencies were evaluated. Of those, 106 earned the “High Performing” designation — approximately 9.6% of agencies assessed statewide. An additional 543 agencies were rated “As Expected,” 92 were categorized as “Evaluated,” and 360 were unrated due to insufficient data.

Florida ranks among the top states nationally for total High Performing agencies, placing third overall behind California (151 of 2,982 agencies) and Texas (133 of 1,869).

“We are incredibly proud of our member agencies that have earned this national distinction,” said Denise Bellville, RN, BS, Executive Director of HCAF. “Their recognition reflects an unwavering commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, and compassionate, high-quality care delivered in the home. Our members continue to lead by example, setting a high standard for care-at-home services across Florida.”

What the “High Performing” Designation Reflects

According to U.S. News, agencies earning the High Performing designation demonstrated:

• 99% on-time start of care
• Stronger improvements in patient mobility
• Lower rates of potentially preventable hospitalizations
• Measurable gains in patient independence with daily activities

These outcomes reinforce the value of high-quality, coordinated home health services in improving recovery and reducing unnecessary rehospitalizations.

HCAF Members Recognized as 2026 “High Performing” Agencies

HCAF is proud that 43 of Florida’s High Performing agencies are active HCAF members. We celebrate their leadership, professionalism, and dedication to delivering exceptional care to patients and families across our state.

The following high performing agencies are active HCAF members:

The debut of the Best Home Health ratings marks an important milestone for the care-at-home sector, offering consumers an additional data-informed resource when making post-acute care decisions. HCAF remains committed to supporting our members through advocacy, education, and resources that strengthen quality and sustainability in Florida’s home health community.

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