Amedisys Home Health Care

Amedisys Home Health Care in Augusta, Georgia provides skilled nursing, therapy and other home health services to help patients recover from illness, injury or surgery, manage chronic health conditions, and maintain independence at home. The service is available 24/7 for urgent needs.

The care team includes registered nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, home health aides, and medical social workers. Nurses provide pain management, monitoring and education; physical therapists help build strength and balance to reduce fall risk; occupational therapists assist with daily tasks and home modifications; speech therapists address communication and swallowing; aides provide personal care assistance; and social workers coordinate care and connect patients with community resources.

Amedisys offers specialized programs for patients with COPD, heart failure, diabetes, and fall prevention. Wound care services are also available to promote healing and reduce complications. A registered nurse works with the patient, their doctor, and the home health team to develop an individualized plan of care, with initial visits typically scheduled within 24 hours of hospital discharge.

The approach emphasizes evidence-based clinical practices and an interdisciplinary team model that actively engages patients and their caregivers. Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance plans typically cover home health care for eligible patients. The frequency and type of visits are adjusted based on each patient's personal plan of care and progress.