Amedisys Home Health
Hackensack, NJ · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 317047)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 88 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (201) 342-6311 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Amedisys Home Health holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the New Jersey state average of 4, and a 4-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 88 ZIP codes from its Hackensack, New Jersey office.
Yes, Amedisys Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 317047, certified since 1966), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is reflected in CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Amedisys Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Hackensack, New Jersey, certified since July 1, 1966. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Amedisys Home Health holds a CMS quality star rating of 4.5 out of 5, which is above the New Jersey state average of 4 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 4 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process.
CMS data also reports that 99.83% of patients received care in a timely manner after referral, and 93.03% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care. These figures come from the CMS Care Compare dataset and represent one point-in-time snapshot of agency performance; families should check the Care Compare website for the most current figures.
The agency's service area, as reflected in CMS records, spans 88 ZIP codes from its Hackensack office. This profile does not include information on cost, staff counts, languages spoken, or scheduling availability, as such data is not published by CMS. Families should contact the agency directly or consult Medicare Care Compare for additional details before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Amedisys Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 317047), certified since July 1, 1966, 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 care.
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, which is above the New Jersey state average of 4 stars, per CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a patient survey star rating of 4 out of 5 according to CMS Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review detailed quality and staffing data on the Medicare Care Compare page at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/317047?state=NJ.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
According to CMS records, the agency serves 88 ZIP codes from its Hackensack, New Jersey location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 88 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, availability, and specific care plans by calling the agency directly at (201) 342-6311, and verify quality data on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This data does not address that distinction; contact the agency at (201) 342-6311 or consult Medicare Care Compare for clarification on service types.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Amedisys Home Health has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1966.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is organized as a proprietary, for-profit provider.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (201) 342-6311 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Amedisys Home Health at (201) 342-6311 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/01/1966. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.