Amedisys Home Health
Durham, NC · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 347110)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 3★
Serves: 152 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (919) 941-5793 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Amedisys Home Health holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the North Carolina average of 3.5, and a 3-star patient survey rating. Overall, its CMS quality rating is above the state average, though its patient survey score is more moderate.
Amedisys Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 152 ZIP codes from its Durham, NC office.
Yes, Amedisys Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 347110, certified since 1982), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Amedisys Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Durham, NC, certified since 06/30/1982. It operates as a proprietary (for-profit) agency and offers a full range of home health services, including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
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 North Carolina state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 3 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected by CMS. On measures of care delivery, the agency reports a timely initiation of care rate of 99.88% and a rate of 95.88% for patients who showed improvement in walking or moving around, according to CMS data.
Amedisys Home Health serves a broad geographic area, covering 152 ZIP codes from its Durham, NC office. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data and represent a specific data vintage; families should verify current figures directly on Care Compare or with the agency before making decisions, as CMS updates these metrics periodically. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish agency pricing data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Amedisys Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 347110, certified since 06/30/1982), so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
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 North Carolina state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency's CMS patient survey star rating is 3 out of 5.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review its full quality data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/347110?state=NC.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 152 ZIP codes from its Durham, NC location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 152 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staff availability, specific service scheduling, and coverage details by calling (919) 941-5793, and verify current ratings 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 medically ordered, while non-medical home care involves non-clinical support; the data provided does not detail non-medical offerings for this agency.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Amedisys Home Health has been Medicare-certified since 06/30/1982.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is proprietary, meaning it operates on a for-profit basis.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published by CMS; contact the agency at (919) 941-5793 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Amedisys Home Health at (919) 941-5793 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 06/30/1982. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.