Amedisys Home Health Care in Bedford, New Hampshire provides skilled nursing, therapy and other services to help patients recovering from illness, injury or surgery, as well as those living with chronic health conditions. The service enables patients to receive treatment for serious health conditions at home while maintaining independence and comfort.
The care team includes registered nurses, home health aides, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and medical social workers. Services encompass pain management, nursing monitoring and education, physical therapy to build strength and balance, occupational therapy for daily living tasks, speech and swallowing therapy, personal care assistance, wound care, and care coordination. The team works collaboratively with patients, families and doctors to develop individualized plans of care and typically conducts the first visit within 24 hours of hospital or facility discharge.
Amedisys offers specialized programs for patients with specific conditions including COPD, heart failure, diabetes and fall risk. The COPD program provides education and symptom management support at home. The heart failure program focuses on reducing symptoms and preventing hospitalization. Fall prevention services assess risk factors and strengthen patients' ability to move safely in the home. The diabetes program combines skilled nursing, therapy and home health aides to support disease management.
The home health care team is available on-call 24/7 for urgent needs. Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance plans typically cover home health care costs for eligible patients. Visit frequency and service types are adjusted based on individual needs and doctor recommendations.
