Amedisys Home Health Care

Amedisys Home Health Care in Camden, South Carolina 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 interdisciplinary team includes nurses, home health aides, social workers, physical therapists, speech therapists and occupational therapists, available on-call 24/7 for urgent needs.

Services include 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, personal care assistance from home health aides, and medical social work for care coordination and counseling. The organization also provides specialized programs for patients with COPD, heart failure, diabetes and fall prevention. Wound care and monitoring are available to promote healing and reduce complications.

Treatment is tailored to each patient's unique needs through an individualized plan of care developed by the patient's doctor in collaboration with Amedisys' clinical team. A nurse or therapist will conduct a thorough assessment on the first visit and work with the patient, family and caregivers to determine the best services. For patients transitioning from hospitals or nursing facilities, the initial visit typically occurs within 24 hours of discharge.

Home health care is designed to keep patients comfortable and recovering in their own homes, where they typically recover faster with fewer complications than in institutional settings. The frequency and type of visits are adjusted based on the patient's plan of care and physician recommendations. Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance plans typically cover the cost of home health care for eligible patients. Amedisys serves multiple counties in South Carolina including Calhoun, Darlington, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington, Marlboro, Newberry, Orangeburg and Richland.