Amedisys Home Health
Cullman, AL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 017014)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 37 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (205) 429-4919 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Amedisys Home Health holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Alabama state average of 4 stars, but it has a 5-star patient survey rating. This suggests patients report strong satisfaction even though its overall CMS quality score trails the state average.
Amedisys Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 37 ZIP codes from its office in Cullman, Alabama.
Yes, Amedisys Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 017014, certified since 1975), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification has been in place for decades, reflecting long-standing participation in the Medicare program.
About this agency
Amedisys Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Cullman, Alabama, certified since September 4, 1975. It is a proprietary (for-profit) agency offering 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 3.5, which is below the Alabama state average of 4 stars. However, the agency's patient survey star rating is 5, the highest possible score, reflecting positively on patient experience as reported to CMS.
CMS quality measures show that 99.11% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 91.38% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, based on the same CMS Care Compare dataset.
The agency serves a broad area, covering 37 ZIP codes from its Cullman, AL office.
All ratings and statistics cited here are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published dataset available for this agency. Families are encouraged to review the Care Compare listing directly for the most current figures before making care decisions, as CMS updates this information periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Amedisys Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 017014, certified since 09/04/1975), 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 has a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Alabama state average of 4 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a 5-star patient survey rating, the highest possible score on CMS Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review detailed quality and staffing data on the CMS Care Compare website at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/017014?state=AL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 37 ZIP codes from its office in Cullman, Alabama.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 37 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staff availability, specific services for your condition, and current quality metrics; contact the agency at (205) 429-4919 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since September 4, 1975.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Amedisys Home Health is a proprietary, for-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (205) 429-4919 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Amedisys Home Health at (205) 429-4919 to inquire about starting care.
What is the timely initiation of care rate and walking improvement rate for this agency?
CMS data shows 99.11% of patients received timely care initiation and 91.38% showed improvement in walking or moving around.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 09/04/1975. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.