Amedisys Home Health
Shreveport, LA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 197242)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 53 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (318) 865-8865 · 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 4-star patient survey rating. Based on CMS Care Compare data, this agency performs above average on quality measures compared to other agencies in the state.
Amedisys Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 53 ZIP codes from its Shreveport, Louisiana office.
Yes, Amedisys Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 197242, certified since 1989, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified on the Medicare Care Compare website.
About this agency
Amedisys Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Shreveport, Louisiana, certified since April 24, 1989. The agency is proprietary (for-profit) in ownership.
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 CMS quality star rating of 4.5 out of 5, which is above the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 4 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process.
CMS data also reports that 100.00% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 93.80% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, based on the agency's reported outcome measures.
Amedisys Home Health serves a broad geographic area, covering 53 ZIP codes from its Shreveport, Louisiana office, indicating a wide service footprint in the region.
All ratings and figures cited here are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on the Care Compare website for the most current information, as these figures represent a snapshot in time rather than real-time data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Amedisys Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 197242, certified since 1989), 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 holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, which is 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 patient survey star rating of 4 out of 5, based on CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can verify current ratings and details directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/197242?state=LA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 53 ZIP codes from its Shreveport, Louisiana office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 53 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staffing, current availability, and specific care plans; contact the agency at (318) 865-8865 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Amedisys Home Health has been Medicare-certified since April 24, 1989.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is proprietary, meaning it operates on a for-profit basis.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (318) 865-8865 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Amedisys Home Health at (318) 865-8865 to inquire about starting care.
What were the timely care and walking improvement outcomes reported by this agency?
CMS data show 100.00% of patients received timely initiation of care and 93.80% showed improvement in walking or moving around.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 04/24/1989. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.