Amedisys Home Health Lakeshore Of Birmingham
Homewood, AL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 017051)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 52 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (205) 868-0147 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Amedisys Home Health Lakeshore Of Birmingham holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Alabama state average of 4 stars, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Amedisys Home Health Lakeshore Of Birmingham offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide care. It serves 52 ZIP codes from its Homewood, Alabama office.
Yes, Amedisys Home Health Lakeshore Of Birmingham is Medicare-certified (CCN 017051, certified since 1984), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No additional benefit details are available beyond this certification status.
About this agency
Amedisys Home Health Lakeshore Of Birmingham is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Homewood, Alabama, serving a broad area of 52 ZIP codes. The agency has been Medicare-certified since June 1, 1984 and is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Amedisys Home Health Lakeshore Of Birmingham holds a 4.5-star overall quality rating, which is above the Alabama state average of 4 stars. In the CMS patient survey, the agency received a 5-star rating for patient experience.
CMS data also reports that 99.95% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral, and 92.65% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care. These figures reflect outcomes reported to CMS and are part of the same data vintage as the star ratings referenced above.
Families considering this agency can review the full, current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates these ratings periodically. This profile reflects the data available at the time of writing and should be verified for the most current figures before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Amedisys Home Health Lakeshore Of Birmingham is Medicare-certified (CCN 017051, certified since 06/01/1984), 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, 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 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Alabama state average of 4 stars, per CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a 5-star patient survey rating from CMS Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/017051?state=AL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 52 ZIP codes from its base in Homewood, Alabama.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 52 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, care team availability, and specific service scheduling; contact the agency at (205) 868-0147 for details not covered in CMS data.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since June 1, 1984.
Who owns this agency or government?
The agency is proprietary, meaning it is a for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures; contact the agency at (205) 868-0147 to discuss costs and payment options, and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Amedisys Home Health Lakeshore Of Birmingham at (205) 868-0147 to inquire about starting care.
What is the timely care and walking improvement performance for this agency?
CMS data shows 99.95% of patients received timely care and 92.65% showed improvement in walking or moving around.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 06/01/1984. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.