Amedisys Home Health
Waycross, GA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 117076)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (912) 285-2222 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Amedisys Home Health holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Georgia state average of 3.5, and a 5-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 34 ZIP codes from its Waycross, Georgia office.
Yes, Amedisys Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 117076, certified since 1982, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Amedisys Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Waycross, Georgia, certified since December 9, 1982. The agency operates as a proprietary (for-profit) business and offers a full range of home health services, including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide support.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Amedisys Home Health holds a CMS quality star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Georgia state average of 3.5 stars. Patients rate the agency 5 out of 5 stars in the CMS patient survey. Among CMS quality measures, the agency reports that 99.68% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 91.48% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
Amedisys Home Health serves a broad geographic area from its Waycross office, covering 34 ZIP codes. This wide service area suggests the agency is able to reach patients across a significant portion of the surrounding region.
All ratings and quality metrics cited here come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published data vintage available at the time of this listing. Families considering this agency are encouraged to verify current details, including staffing and availability, directly with the agency or through the official Medicare Care Compare website, as this profile does not include cost information, which CMS does not publish.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Amedisys Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 117076, certified since 1982), 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 Georgia state average of 3.5 stars.
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 ratings and staffing details on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/117076?state=GA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 34 ZIP codes from its Waycross, Georgia office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 34 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, specific ZIP codes covered, and scheduling by calling the agency directly at (912) 285-2222, and verify quality data on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since December 9, 1982.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is a proprietary, for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact the agency at (912) 285-2222 for cost details and verify coverage information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Amedisys Home Health at (912) 285-2222 to inquire about starting care.
What is the timely initiation of care rate for this agency?
According to CMS data, 99.68% of patients received timely initiation of care.
What percentage of patients improved in walking or moving around?
CMS data shows 91.48% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their care episode.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 12/09/1982. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.