Amedisys Home Health
Dothan, AL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 017159)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 55 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (866) 205-0818 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Amedisys Home Health holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, at the Alabama state average of 4 stars, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Amedisys Home Health provides Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 55 ZIP codes from its office in Dothan, AL.
Yes, Amedisys Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 017159, certified since July 26, 2006, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This is based on CMS certification records, not a statement about specific coverage decisions.
About this agency
Amedisys Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Dothan, Alabama, certified since July 26, 2006 (CCN 017159). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider.
Amedisys offers a full range of home health services: 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 4-star overall quality rating, which is at the Alabama state average of 4 stars. Its patient survey rating is also 4 stars. On process measures reported by CMS, 99.66% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 94.03% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care. These figures reflect the most recently published CMS Care Compare data available for this agency.
The agency reports serving 55 ZIP codes from its Dothan, AL office, indicating a service area spanning a substantial portion of the surrounding region.
Families should confirm current ratings, measures, and service-area details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates this data periodically, and should contact the agency directly to confirm specific care arrangements not covered by CMS public reporting.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Amedisys Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 017159, certified since 07/26/2006), 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?
Amedisys Home Health has a 4-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Alabama state average of 4 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 4-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Amedisys Home Health's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/017159?state=AL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency reports serving 55 ZIP codes from its Dothan, AL location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 55 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, scheduling availability, and specific care plans by calling the agency at (866) 205-0818, and verify quality data on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Amedisys Home Health has been Medicare-certified since July 26, 2006.
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?
CMS does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact Amedisys Home Health at (866) 205-0818 to discuss coverage and costs, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Amedisys Home Health at (866) 205-0818 to inquire about starting care.
What percentage of patients received timely initiation of care?
According to CMS data, 99.66% of patients received timely initiation of care.
What percentage of patients improved in walking or moving around?
CMS data shows 94.03% of patients improved in walking or moving around during their care episode.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/26/2006. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.