Amedisys Home Health Care

Amedisys Home Health Care in Augusta, Maine provides skilled nursing, therapy and other services to help patients recover from illness, injury or surgery, as well as manage chronic health conditions. The home health care team includes nurses, home health aides, social workers, physical therapists, speech therapists and occupational therapists who are on-call 24/7 and work collaboratively with patients, families and doctors to develop individualized plans of care.

The organization offers a range of clinical services including nursing care with pain management and monitoring, physical therapy to build strength and balance, occupational therapy for daily living tasks, speech therapy for communication and swallowing, and wound care. Specialized programs address heart failure, COPD, diabetes management, and fall prevention in the home environment.

Amedisys uses evidence-based clinical practices and takes an interdisciplinary approach, giving patients access to diverse healthcare professionals. Services are tailored to individual needs, with initial assessments conducted within 24 hours of discharge when patients transition from hospitals or nursing facilities. The frequency and type of visits are adjusted based on the patient's personal plan of care and doctor's recommendations.

The organization serves patients across multiple counties in Maine, including Androscoggin, Cumberland, Franklin, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Oxford, Sagadahoc, Somerset and York. Home health care services are typically covered by Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance plans for eligible patients. The company emphasizes keeping patients comfortable and independent at home, where recovery typically occurs faster with fewer complications.