Amedisys Home Health Care
Wakefield, MA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 227211)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 151 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (978) 685-2818 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Amedisys Home Health Care holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Massachusetts state average of 3 stars, 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 151 ZIP codes from its office in Wakefield, Massachusetts.
Yes, Amedisys Home Health Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 227211, certified since April 8, 1982, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is reflected on CMS Care Compare.
About this agency
Amedisys Home Health Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Wakefield, Massachusetts, offering Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business and has been Medicare-certified since April 8, 1982.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Amedisys Home Health Care holds a 4.5-star overall quality rating, above the Massachusetts state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey rating is 4 stars, reflecting feedback collected from patients who received care from the agency. On CMS timely-care measures, 99.92% of patients began receiving home health care in a timely manner, and 91.76% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during their episode of care, based on the available CMS reporting period.
The agency reports serving 151 ZIP codes from its Wakefield, MA location, indicating a broad service area within the region. All ratings and performance figures cited here are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; figures reflect the data vintage supplied by CMS at the time of publication and may be updated periodically by CMS. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish home health pricing data. Families are encouraged to consult Medicare Care Compare directly and to contact the agency for current details on services and eligibility.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Amedisys Home Health Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 227211), certified since April 8, 1982, so eligible home health services are covered under 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?
The agency holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Massachusetts state average of 3 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 review the agency's full quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/227211?state=MA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency reports serving 151 ZIP codes from its Wakefield, MA location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 151 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific service availability, staffing, and scheduling; contact the agency at (978) 685-2818 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since April 8, 1982.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is organized as a proprietary, for-profit business.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost data for this agency; contact the agency at (978) 685-2818 and verify coverage details with Medicare or your insurer.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Amedisys Home Health Care at (978) 685-2818 to inquire about starting care.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
The data provided does not address this distinction; contact the agency at (978) 685-2818 for clarification on the types of care they provide.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 04/08/1982. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.