Amedisys Home Health Of Tuscaloosa
Northport, AL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 017300)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 60 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (205) 752-0606 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Amedisys Home Health Of Tuscaloosa holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Alabama average of 4, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Amedisys Home Health Of Tuscaloosa offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 60 ZIP codes from its Northport, AL office.
Yes, Amedisys Home Health Of Tuscaloosa is Medicare-certified, with CCN 017300, certified since 1976, 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 Of Tuscaloosa is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Northport, Alabama, operating under proprietary (for-profit) ownership. The agency has been Medicare-certified since September 17, 1976.
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, the agency holds a CMS quality star rating of 4.5 out of 5, which is above the Alabama state average of 4 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected as part of CMS's Home Health Care CAHPS survey.
On CMS quality measures, the agency reports that patients began receiving timely care 99.92% of the time, and 94.85% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care.
The agency's service area spans 60 ZIP codes, indicating a broad coverage area from its Northport office.
All ratings and measures cited here come from CMS Care Compare data; consumers should verify current figures directly on Care Compare, as CMS updates this data periodically and figures shown may not reflect the most recent refresh.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Amedisys Home Health Of Tuscaloosa is Medicare-certified (CCN 017300, certified since 1976), 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?
The agency has a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Alabama state average of 4 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 view detailed quality measures and staffing information directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/017300?state=AL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 60 ZIP codes from its Northport, AL location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 60 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staff availability, scheduling flexibility, and specific care plans; for details not listed here, contact the agency at (205) 752-0606 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This data does not address that distinction; contact the agency at (205) 752-0606 for clarification and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since September 17, 1976.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is proprietary, meaning it is for-profit.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (205) 752-0606 and verify on Medicare Care Compare for payment details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach the agency at (205) 752-0606 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 09/17/1976. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.