Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri
Joplin, MO · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 267606)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 68 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (417) 206-6500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Missouri average of 3.5 stars, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data and suggest a strong quality standing relative to other agencies in the state.
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 68 ZIP codes from its Joplin, MO office.
Yes, Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri is Medicare-certified, with CCN 267606, certified since December 2006, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage details depend on individual Medicare benefits and physician orders.
About this agency
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Joplin, MO, certified since December 1, 2006. It is a proprietary (for-profit) agency offering Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri holds a CMS quality star rating of 4.5 out of 5, which is above the Missouri state average of 3.5 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 4 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS Home Health Care CAHPS survey.
Among CMS-reported quality measures, the agency achieved a timely initiation of care rate of 99.72%, meaning care began promptly after referral for the vast majority of patients. Its walking/moving improvement measure stands at 93.72%, indicating the share of patients who showed improvement in ambulation during their episode of care.
The agency's service area spans 68 ZIP codes from its Joplin, MO office, indicating a broad regional coverage area within southwest Missouri.
All ratings and measures cited here are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; prospective patients and caregivers should verify current figures directly on Care Compare, as CMS updates this data periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri is Medicare-certified (CCN 267606) and has been since December 1, 2006, so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Missouri state average of 3.5 stars.
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 on CMS Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review its full quality measures and staffing information at the CMS Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/267606?state=MO.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 68 ZIP codes from its office in Joplin, MO.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 68 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about specific staffing availability, scheduling, and care plans by calling the agency directly at (417) 206-6500, and verify current ratings on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This data covers Medicare-certified home health services (skilled nursing, therapy, and aide care); for details on non-medical home care distinctions, contact the agency at (417) 206-6500.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since December 1, 2006.
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?
Cost information is not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (417) 206-6500 and check with Medicare or your insurance provider for coverage and cost details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri by phone at (417) 206-6500 to begin the process of starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 12/01/2006. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.