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Arcadia, DeSoto County
Last verified: Thursday, October 22, 2026
DeSoto Memorial Home Health Care & Empath Home Health — Arcadia Skilled In-Home Care Network
About This Organization

Headquartered on the DeSoto Memorial Hospital / Tampa General Hospital DeSoto campus at 900 N Robert Avenue in Arcadia, DeSoto Memorial Home Health Care (operated by DeSoto Memorial Hospital, Inc., Sunbiz Doc# N11265, AHCA Home Health Agency License #20302095, CMS CCN #107272, NPI #1629397096) is the only Medicare- and Medicaid-certified Home Health Agency physically based inside DeSoto County. Working alongside regional non-profit partner Empath Home Health (AHCA License #299993850, NPI #1083010805 & #1033873112, (941) 552-7663, accredited by CHAP), the network delivers physician-ordered skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, medical social work, and certified home health aides directly to homebound seniors and assisted living residents across Arcadia (34266/34269), Nocatee (34268), Fort Ogden (34267), and Lake Suzy (acceptsMedicaid: true).

Official Verification Sources: CMS NPI Registry — DeSoto Memorial Home Health Care (#1629397096); DeSoto Memorial Hospital / Tampa General Hospital DeSoto — Official Portal; Empath Home Health — Southwest Florida & DeSoto County Home Health

Verified State & Regulatory Credentials
Florida AHCA Licensed Home Health Agency (Headquartered in Arcadia): AHCA HHA License #20302095 | CMS CCN #107272 | NPI #1629397096Status: Active — Medicare & Florida Medicaid Certified (acceptsMedicaid: true)

Issuer: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) / CMS

Notes: Verified AHCA Home Health Agency #20302095 (CMS CCN #107272, NPI #1629397096, Sunbiz Doc# N11265) located at 900 N Robert Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266 ((863) 494-8432) (acceptsMedicaid: true).

Regional Non-Profit Home Health Partner (PSA 8 / DeSoto Service Area): AHCA HHA License #299993850 | NPI #1083010805 & #1033873112 (Empath Home Health)Status: Active CHAP-Accredited Non-Profit Home Health Agency

Issuer: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) / CMS

Notes: Empath Home Health ((941) 552-7663) provides supplemental Medicare-certified skilled nursing, physical/occupational therapy, and palliative home care across DeSoto County.

Services Offered
Medicare & Medicaid Certified Skilled Nursing (Wound Care, IV Therapy & Medication Management)
In-Home Physical Therapy (Fall Prevention, Gait Training & Post-Orthopedic Rehab)
Occupational Therapy (ADL Retraining, Home Safety Modifications & Cognitive Support)
Speech-Language Pathology (Post-Stroke Dysphagia / Swallowing & Communication Therapy)
Certified Home Health Aide Personal Care (Bathing, Dressing & Mobility Assistance)
Chronic Disease Management (CHF, COPD, Diabetes & Dementia) & Hospital-to-Home Transitions
Frequently Asked Questions

Factual details and direct answers about DeSoto Memorial Home Health Care & Empath Home Health — Arcadia Skilled In-Home Care Network's services, licensing, and credentials.

Is there a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified Home Health Agency located directly in Arcadia?

Yes. DeSoto Memorial Home Health Care (AHCA License #20302095, CMS CCN #107272, NPI #1629397096) is headquartered at 900 N Robert Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266 ((863) 494-8432), providing skilled nursing, physical/occupational/speech therapy, and home health aides across all of DeSoto County (acceptsMedicaid: true).

Can DeSoto County seniors receive skilled physical therapy and nursing inside an assisted living facility or at home after a hospital stay?

Yes. With a physician's order, both DeSoto Memorial Home Health Care ((863) 494-8432) and Empath Home Health ((941) 552-7663) deliver Medicare Part A/B and Florida Medicaid skilled nursing and rehabilitation either in a senior's private residence or inside Arcadia Oaks Assisted Living and Desoto Care - Nocatee.

Contact Information
Address
900 N Robert Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm (24/7 On-Call Skilled Nursing Support)
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