Desoto Memorial Home Health Care Agency

Arcadia, FL Licensed 37+ years

Meet the Agency

Desoto Memorial Home Health Care Agency is a home care agency based in Arcadia, Florida. They serve families in the surrounding area.

They are a non-medical personal care agency — not a medical home health agency. Caregivers help with everyday things like bathing, meals, and company. They don't give shots, change wound dressings, or do anything a nurse would do.

Licensing in Florida

In Florida, home care agencies are regulated by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. Every agency needs a Home Health Agency License to operate.

Desoto Memorial Home Health Care Agency

License number: 107272
Licensed since: 1989 (37 years)

What home care helps with

Home care agencies send trained caregivers to your home. They help your mom, dad, or loved one stay safe and comfortable without moving to a facility. Most caregivers help with:

•Bathing, dressing, and grooming
•Cooking meals and light housekeeping
•Medicine reminders
•Rides to doctor visits
•Company and conversation
•Giving family caregivers a break

How families pay for home care in Florida

Most families pay out of pocket. In the FL state avg area, home care usually runs $26–$35 an hour.

Other ways to pay:

•Medicaid: Florida Medicaid may help pay for home care through managed care plans.
•Long-term care insurance: if your loved one bought a policy, it may cover home care. Call the insurance company to check.
•VA benefits: veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for help through Aid & Attendance.

Questions to ask before you pick

•How do you screen and train caregivers?
•What happens if my regular caregiver calls out?
•Who do I call at night or on weekends?
•Can we meet the caregiver before they start?
•How are caregivers supervised?

This overview is based on public records and state licensing info. Rules and program details can change. Always confirm with the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration before you sign up. Last reviewed May 2026.

Service Area & Location

Agency Headquarters

900 N Robert Ave

Arcadia, FL 34266

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Medicare Home Health Agency

This is a Medicare-certified home health agency providing medical services under a physician's plan of care. This is different from non-medical home care.

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Care Programs & Services

Specialized Care Focus

This agency has indicated experience or specialized training in these areas:

Companionship
Post-Surgery Recovery
Post-Hospital Support
Rehab Support

Daily Support Services

Household & Companionship

Companionship
Light Housekeeping
Medication Reminders (Non-Clinical)

Recovery & Transitional

Post-Hospital Support
Post-Surgery Recovery
Care Coordination with Family
Rehab Support (Non-Clinical)
Stroke Recovery Support

Meet the Agency

Licensing in Florida

What home care helps with

How families pay for home care in Florida

Questions to ask before you pick

Service Area & Location

Agency Headquarters

Medicare Home Health Agency

Care Programs & Services

Specialized Care Focus

Daily Support Services

Household & Companionship

Recovery & Transitional

Meet the Agency

Licensing in Florida

What home care helps with

How families pay for home care in Florida

Questions to ask before you pick

Service Area & Location

Agency Headquarters

Payment

Accepted Payment Methods

Licensing & Protections

LICENSED

State License Details

Medicare Quality Report

Safety & Prevention

Preventing Hospitalizations

Major Fall Prevention

Avoiding Repeat Hospital Stays

Patient Recovery & Independence

Walking & Mobility

Bed Mobility

Bathing Independence

Responsiveness & Communication

Speed of Starting Care

Health Info Shared with Doctors

Health Info Shared with Patient

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Strengths

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Safety & Prevention

Preventing Hospitalizations

Major Fall Prevention

Avoiding Repeat Hospital Stays

Patient Recovery & Independence

Walking & Mobility

Bed Mobility

Bathing Independence

Responsiveness & Communication