Amedisys Home Health
Lancaster, PA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 397401)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 192 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (717) 291-8396 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Amedisys Home Health holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Pennsylvania state average of 3.5, and a 4-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 192 ZIP codes from its Lancaster, PA office.
Yes, Amedisys Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 397401, certified since 1985), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Contact the agency directly to confirm coverage details for a specific care plan.
About this agency
Amedisys Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Lancaster, PA, certified since June 28, 1985 (CCN 397401). The agency 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 services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Amedisys Home Health holds a quality star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating is also 4 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through CMS's standardized survey process.
CMS process and outcome measures reported for this agency include a timely initiation of care rate of 99.74%, meaning nearly all patients began care promptly after referral, and a walking/moving-around improvement rate of 92.67%, indicating the share of patients who showed improvement in this functional measure during care.
Amedisys Home Health reports serving 192 ZIP codes from its Lancaster, PA office, indicating a broad regional service area.
All ratings and measures cited here come from CMS Care Compare data; figures should be verified directly on Care Compare for the most current data vintage, as CMS updates these figures periodically. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish pricing data for home health agencies.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Amedisys Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 397401), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a physician.
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?
It holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Pennsylvania state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 4-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review its full quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/397401?state=PA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
It serves 192 ZIP codes from its Lancaster, PA office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 192 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about specific staff availability, scheduling, and care plans by calling the agency directly at (717) 291-8396, and review its Care Compare profile for quality measures.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 28, 1985.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Amedisys Home Health is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published by CMS; contact the agency at (717) 291-8396 to discuss payment and coverage questions.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Amedisys Home Health at (717) 291-8396 to inquire about starting care.
What is the timely initiation of care rate for this agency?
CMS reports a timely care rate of 99.74% for this agency.
What is the walking/moving-around improvement rate for this agency?
CMS reports that 92.67% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during care with this agency.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 06/28/1985. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.