Amedisys Home Health Care
Metairie, LA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 197765)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 46 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (504) 838-7080 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Amedisys Home Health Care holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Louisiana state average of 3.5, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Amedisys Home Health Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 46 ZIP codes from its Metairie, Louisiana office.
Yes, Amedisys Home Health Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 197765, certified since June 20, 2000), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No additional benefit details are provided beyond this certification status.
About this agency
Amedisys Home Health Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Metairie, Louisiana, certified since June 20, 2000 (CCN 197765). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Amedisys Home Health Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. The agency serves 46 ZIP codes from its Metairie office.
CMS assigns the agency a quality star rating of 4.5 out of 5, which is above the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars. In the CMS patient survey, the agency received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting patient feedback on their care experience.
Additional CMS quality measures show that 99.69% of patients began receiving home health care in a timely manner after referral, and 94.08% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during their episode of care. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published data vintage available on that platform.
Consumers researching this agency should consult the CMS Care Compare website directly for the most current star ratings, survey results, and measure data, as this profile reflects the data provided at the time of writing and ratings may be updated periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Amedisys Home Health Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 197765, certified since June 20, 2000), so eligible home health services are covered 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?
The agency has a 4.5-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 received a 4-star patient survey rating from CMS Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can verify current ratings and staffing details on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/197765?state=LA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 46 ZIP codes from its Metairie, Louisiana location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 46 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Contact the agency at (504) 838-7080 to ask about staff availability, scheduling, and specific care plans, and verify quality data on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since June 20, 2000.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is a proprietary, for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (504) 838-7080 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can call the agency directly at (504) 838-7080 to inquire about starting care.
What percentage of patients received timely care after referral?
According to CMS data, 99.69% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral.
What percentage of patients improved in walking ability?
CMS data shows 94.08% of patients demonstrated improvement in their ability to walk or move around during their care episode.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 06/20/2000. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.