In-home care
Cerna Homecare Of Tampa
In-home care in Tampa, Florida
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 3812 W LINEBAUGH AVE STE 108 |
| City | Tampa |
| State | Florida |
| ZIP code | 33618-8702 |
| Phone | 813-776-6099 |
| Website | https://cernahomecare.com/tampa |
| mvandegna@cernahc.com | |
| License number | 241706 |
| License type | Homemaker and Companion Services organization — registered with the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA); a registration, not a license. This is Florida's non-medical in-home care category: homemaker and companion services only, no hands-on personal care or nursing. |
| Licensing status | REGISTERED |
| Care types | in-home care |
| Services offered | homemaker services, companion services, specialized care (bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility assistance), memory care, care management, transportation (caregiver-accompanied, Hospital 2 Home Program), hospice care support, post-surgery recovery support |
| CMS quality note | Registered by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. |
Cerna Homecare Of Tampa is in 3812 W LINEBAUGH AVE STE 108, Tampa, FL 33618-8702. Phone: 813-776-6099. It is registered with the Agency for Health Care Administration as a homemaker and companion services organization (registration 241706, status REGISTERED) — Florida's non-medical in-home care category, covering homemaker and companion services.
Cerna Homecare of Tampa provides specialized in-home care, memory care, companion care, care management and caregiver-accompanied transportation from its Tampa office, and states it accepts Medicare for dementia care, VA contracts, long-term care insurance, specialty insurance plans and workers compensation.
More about this provider
| Cerna Homecare's Tampa page states the agency has provided home care services for over 20 years and offers specialized care, memory care, companion care, care management and transportation for the Tampa area. | |
| Services and programs | Specialized care (flexible in-home support with bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, mobility assistance and daily routines; memory care; Medicare Program for Dementia; cognitive stimulation; stroke and brain injury care; behavior management; healthy lifestyle modification; hospice care support); memory care (for cognitive impairments from Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, stroke and other neurological disorders, including behavior management, redirection and trigger management, UTI prevention, cognitive stimulation, diet and lifestyle changes, and secure care for wandering); companion care (conversation, errands, light activities, appointments, meal support, bathing and grooming, light housekeeping and sanitizing, diet planning, meal preparation and grocery shopping, exercise and continuation of physical therapy, medication reminders, transfers, projects, post-surgery recovery); care management (patient advocacy, managing living arrangements, coordinating and facilitating healthcare services, monitoring and coordinating doctors, medications, supplies and equipment, diet plan coordination, appointment scheduling, cognitive activity plans and exercise); transportation (caregiver-accompanied transportation, Hospital 2 Home Program, facility discharge coordination, errands and medication pick-up). |
| Who it serves | Seniors; people with cognitive impairments (Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, stroke, other neurological disorders); families. |
| Payment types it states | Medicare (for dementia care), VA contracted, long-term care insurance, specialty insurance plans, workers compensation (site-stated Covered Care list). |
| Visiting and contact details | The page prints 3812 W Linebaugh Ave, Suite 108, Tampa, FL 33618 and (813) 776-6099 - both match the roster. It also prints toll-free (877) 897-7773 and email mvandegna@cernahc.com. A free in-home consultation is offered. |
| Website | https://cernahomecare.com/tampa |
Who pays for in-home care?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
- Home Care Versus Adult Day: Cost and Coverage Side by Side
- Home Care vs Home Health: What Differs, Who Pays, and How Families Mix Both
In-home care guide · Paying for care
Common questions about Cerna Homecare Of Tampa
Where is Cerna Homecare Of Tampa located?
Cerna Homecare Of Tampa is at 3812 W LINEBAUGH AVE STE 108, Tampa, Florida 33618-8702.
What care and services does Cerna Homecare Of Tampa offer?
Cerna Homecare Of Tampa offers in-home care, homemaker services, companion services, specialized care (bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility assistance), memory care, care management, transportation (caregiver-accompanied, Hospital 2 Home Program), hospice care support.
How do I contact Cerna Homecare Of Tampa?
Call Cerna Homecare Of Tampa at 813-776-6099.
How much does home care cost?
The national median cost of a home care aide is $35 an hour (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). At 44 hours a week, that is about $80,080 a year. Costs in Florida can be higher or lower. See our guide to home care costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for home care?
No. Medicare does not pay for non-medical home care on its own. That is help with bathing, dressing, cooking, cleaning, and rides. Medicare pays for home health care, which is medical care at home ordered by a doctor. Some Medicare Advantage plans add a small home care benefit, but the rules and hours vary by plan.
What is the difference between home care and home health?
Home care is non-medical help at home, like bathing, cooking, cleaning, and rides. You hire home care on your own. Home health is medical care at home. Nurses and therapists give it, and a doctor orders it. Medicare can pay for home health when you meet its rules. It does not pay for home care on its own.
Who else pays for home care besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for home care for people who qualify, often through waiver programs. The VA pays for homemaker and home health aide care for many veterans. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other care is paid out of pocket.