Amedisys Home Health
Houma, LA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 197167)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 29 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (985) 872-1955 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Amedisys Home Health holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Louisiana state average of 3.5, and a 5-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 29 ZIP codes from its Houma, Louisiana office.
Yes, Amedisys Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 197167, certified since January 24, 1985), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Amedisys Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Houma, Louisiana, certified since January 24, 1985. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business.
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 Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through CMS surveys.
CMS process and outcome measures show that 100.00% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 96.70% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their care episode, according to the same CMS dataset.
Amedisys Home Health reports serving 29 ZIP codes from its Houma, Louisiana office, indicating a moderately broad regional service area.
All ratings and measures cited here are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; figures may change as CMS updates its public reporting, so families should verify current figures directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Amedisys Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 197167) and has been since January 24, 1985, so Medicare-eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered.
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 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars, per CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 5-star patient survey rating, and CMS data shows 100.00% of patients received timely care and 96.70% showed improvement in walking or moving around.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and measures at the CMS Care Compare page for this agency: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/197167?state=LA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Amedisys Home Health reports serving 29 ZIP codes from its Houma, Louisiana location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 29 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staff availability, scheduling, and specific care plans; contact the agency directly at (985) 872-1955 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled nursing and therapy services this agency provides, is medical care ordered by a doctor, whereas non-medical home care typically covers assistance with daily activities without clinical services; the provided data does not detail non-medical offerings.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since January 24, 1985.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Amedisys Home Health is a proprietary, for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not included in CMS data; contact the agency at (985) 872-1955 and check with Medicare or your insurer for coverage and cost details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Amedisys Home Health at (985) 872-1955 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 01/24/1985. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.