Amedisys Home Health Services
Alexandria, LA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 197504)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 60 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (318) 445-2846 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Amedisys Home Health Services holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Louisiana state average of 3.5, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These ratings come from CMS Care Compare data.
Amedisys Home Health Services offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Pathology. It serves 60 ZIP codes from its Alexandria, LA office.
Yes, Amedisys Home Health Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 197504, certified since January 7, 1993), 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 Services is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Alexandria, Louisiana, certified since January 7, 1993. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider under CMS records.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Pathology, delivered to patients across a service area covering 60 ZIP codes surrounding Alexandria, LA.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Amedisys Home Health Services holds a CMS quality star rating of 4.5, 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 responses collected through the CMS Home Health Care CAHPS survey.
CMS process and outcome measures show that 99.80% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 89.50% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, based on the same CMS data set.
These figures represent a snapshot from CMS Care Compare and may be updated in future CMS data releases. Prospective patients and caregivers should verify current ratings and measure data directly on Medicare Care Compare and confirm specific service availability, staffing, and scheduling details directly with the agency, as CMS does not publish cost information for home health services.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Amedisys Home Health Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 197504) and has been certified since January 7, 1993, 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 Speech Pathology.
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 Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars, according to CMS Care Compare.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a 5-star patient survey rating on CMS Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's ratings and measures directly on Medicare Care Compare at the listed CCN 197504 profile page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 60 ZIP codes from its Alexandria, LA location, per CMS service area data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 60 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, specific ZIP code coverage for your address, and scheduling; for details not in CMS data, contact the agency at (318) 445-2846 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This agency provides Medicare-certified home health services such as nursing and therapy, which differ from non-medical personal care services; CMS data does not describe non-medical care options here.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since January 7, 1993.
Who owns this agency for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is listed as proprietary, meaning it operates on a for-profit basis, per CMS ownership records.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for home health agencies; contact the agency at (318) 445-2846 for cost information and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Amedisys Home Health Services at (318) 445-2846 or review its profile on Medicare Care Compare for further steps.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 01/07/1993. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.