Amedisys Home Health Of Bluffton
Bluffton, SC · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 427048)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 3★
Serves: 8 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (843) 815-8088 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Amedisys Home Health Of Bluffton holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the South Carolina state average of 4 stars, and a 3-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Amedisys Home Health Of Bluffton offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services. It serves 8 ZIP codes from its Bluffton, South Carolina office.
Yes, Amedisys Home Health Of Bluffton is Medicare-certified (CCN 427048, certified since April 3, 1991), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No additional benefit details are provided beyond this certification status.
About this agency
Amedisys Home Health Of Bluffton is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Bluffton, South Carolina, serving 8 ZIP codes in the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since April 3, 1991, and operates under proprietary (for-profit) ownership.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Amedisys Home Health Of Bluffton holds a CMS quality star rating of 4.5 out of 5, which is above the South Carolina state average of 4 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 3 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process.
Additional CMS quality measures show that 99.90% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner, and 90.14% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
These figures represent a snapshot of CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS; families should consult the official Care Compare website for the most current figures before making care decisions. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish pricing data for home health agencies. Prospective patients and families are encouraged to contact the agency directly to discuss specific care needs and to verify current ratings and service availability.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Amedisys Home Health Of Bluffton is Medicare-certified (CCN 427048), certified since April 3, 1991, so eligible 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, and Medical Social Services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency has a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the South Carolina state average of 4 stars, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency's patient survey star rating is 3 out of 5, based on CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's full quality and staffing details on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/427048?state=SC.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 8 ZIP codes from its Bluffton, South Carolina location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 8 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about care team availability, care plans, and how they coordinate with your doctor; contact the agency at (843) 815-8088 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
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 medically ordered and typically covered by Medicare, while non-medical home care (such as companionship or housekeeping) is not addressed in this agency's CMS data.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since April 3, 1991.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is proprietary, meaning it is a for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost information for home health agencies; contact the agency at (843) 815-8088 for cost details and verify coverage on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Amedisys Home Health Of Bluffton at (843) 815-8088 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 04/03/1991. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.