Amedisys Home Health
Lafayette, LA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 197263)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 63 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (337) 989-6913 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Amedisys Home Health holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Louisiana state average of 3.5, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Amedisys Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 63 ZIP codes from its Lafayette, LA office.
Yes, Amedisys Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 197263, certified since February 7, 1990, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This does not include any information about specific costs or coverage limits.
About this agency
Amedisys Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Lafayette, Louisiana, certified since February 7, 1990. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Amedisys Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. The agency serves a broad area, covering 63 ZIP codes from its Lafayette office.
Per the most recent CMS Care Compare data, Amedisys Home Health holds a CMS quality star rating of 4.5 out of 5, which is above the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process.
CMS quality measures also show that 99.88% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner following referral, and 91.41% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care. These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect a specific reporting period maintained by CMS; figures may be updated periodically.
This profile is based solely on CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to consult the official Care Compare website directly for the most current star ratings, outcome measures, and service area details before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Amedisys Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 197263) and has been certified since February 7, 1990, 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, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services, per CMS data.
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 Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 5-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can verify current ratings and measures directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/197263?state=LA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 63 ZIP codes from its Lafayette, LA office, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 63 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
The data does not include a suggested question list; contact the agency at (337) 989-6913 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This distinction is not addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the agency at (337) 989-6913 for clarification.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Amedisys Home Health has been Medicare-certified since February 7, 1990.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is listed as proprietary (for-profit) ownership in CMS data.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (337) 989-6913 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Amedisys Home Health at (337) 989-6913.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 02/07/1990. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.