Amedisys Home Health
Lake Charles, LA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 197443)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 32 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (337) 562-3200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Amedisys Home Health holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Louisiana state average of 3.5, and a 5-star patient survey rating, according to CMS Care Compare data. These figures suggest generally favorable quality and patient experience results, though families should verify current ratings on Care Compare.
Amedisys Home Health provides Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 32 ZIP codes from its office in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Yes, Amedisys Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 197443, certified since April 6, 1992, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage specifics beyond certification status should be confirmed with the agency or Medicare directly.
About this agency
Amedisys Home Health, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a Medicare-certified home health agency that has been certified since April 6, 1992. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business.
The agency 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 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-reported experience data collected through the CMS survey program.
CMS process and outcome measures show that this agency provided timely initiation of care in 100.00% of cases, meaning care began promptly after referral. Additionally, 93.66% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care, based on CMS outcome measures.
Amedisys Home Health reports serving 32 ZIP codes from its Lake Charles, Louisiana office, indicating a fairly broad regional service area.
All ratings and measures cited here are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; prospective patients and families 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 is Medicare-certified (CCN 197443, certified since April 6, 1992), so eligible home health 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.
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 Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars, per CMS Care Compare data.
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 review current ratings and measures on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/197443?state=LA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency reports serving 32 ZIP codes from its Lake Charles, Louisiana office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 32 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, availability, and specific care plans by calling the agency at (337) 562-3200, and verify quality data on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
The data provided does not address this distinction; contact the agency at (337) 562-3200 for clarification on the types of care they provide.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Amedisys Home Health has been Medicare-certified since April 6, 1992.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) entity.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in CMS Care Compare data; contact the agency at (337) 562-3200 and consult Medicare directly for coverage and cost details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Amedisys Home Health at (337) 562-3200 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 04/06/1992. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.