Tugaloo Home Health Agency, An Amedisys Company
Lavonia, GA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 117036)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 50 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (706) 356-8480 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Tugaloo Home Health Agency holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Georgia state average of 3.5, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Tugaloo Home Health Agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 50 ZIP codes from its Lavonia, Georgia office.
Yes, Tugaloo Home Health Agency is Medicare-certified (CCN 117036, certified since 1997), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is reflected on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Tugaloo Home Health Agency, An Amedisys Company, is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Lavonia, Georgia. The agency has been Medicare-certified since November 21, 1997, and operates as a proprietary (for-profit) organization.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Tugaloo Home Health Agency holds a CMS quality star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Georgia state average of 3.5 stars. The agency also received a patient survey star rating of 4 out of 5, reflecting patient experience responses collected through the CMS survey process.
CMS data further shows that 99.81% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner, and 92.89% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, based on the most recent CMS Care Compare data vintage.
Tugaloo Home Health Agency serves a broad geographic area, covering 50 ZIP codes from its Lavonia, Georgia office. This indicates a wide service radius extending beyond the immediate city.
All ratings and quality figures cited here originate from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published at the time this data was collected. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Tugaloo Home Health Agency is Medicare-certified (CCN 117036) and has been since November 21, 1997, 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?
The agency has a 4-star CMS quality rating, which is above the Georgia state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a 4-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and details on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/117036?state=GA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 50 ZIP codes from its Lavonia, Georgia office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 50 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Contact the agency at (706) 356-8480 to ask about staff availability, specific care plans, and scheduling, and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This data does not describe non-medical home care distinctions; contact the agency at (706) 356-8480 for clarification on the types of care they provide.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since November 21, 1997.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is classified as 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 (706) 356-8480 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Tugaloo Home Health Agency at (706) 356-8480 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 11/21/1997. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.