Amedisys Home Health
Baton Rouge, LA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 197437)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 78 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (225) 751-8201 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Amedisys Home Health holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Louisiana state average of 3.5, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Amedisys Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 78 ZIP codes from its Baton Rouge, Louisiana office.
Yes, Amedisys Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 197437, certified since February 1992), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Amedisys Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, certified since February 3, 1992. The agency operates as a proprietary (for-profit) organization and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Amedisys Home Health holds a CMS quality star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process.
CMS quality measures reported for this agency include a timely initiation of care rate of 99.72%, indicating the percentage of episodes in which care began promptly according to CMS timeliness standards. The agency also reports that 92.16% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care, based on CMS outcome measures.
Amedisys Home Health serves a broad geographic area, covering 78 ZIP codes from its Baton Rouge office. All ratings and quality figures cited here are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published data vintage available at the time of this listing. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates these ratings periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Amedisys Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 197437), certified since February 3, 1992, meaning eligible home health services are covered by Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Amedisys Home Health has a 4-star CMS quality rating, which is above the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 5-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and measures directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/197437?state=LA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 78 ZIP codes from its Baton Rouge, Louisiana location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 78 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific staff availability, care schedules, and coordination with your physician; contact the agency at (225) 751-8201 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
The data provided does not describe non-medical home care; for clarification on service types, contact the agency at (225) 751-8201.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Amedisys Home Health has been Medicare-certified since February 3, 1992.
Who owns this agency?
The agency is classified as proprietary, meaning it is a for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (225) 751-8201 to discuss payment and coverage details, and verify eligibility on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Amedisys Home Health at (225) 751-8201 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 02/03/1992. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.