Amedisys Home Health Care

Amedisys Home Health Care in Cookeville, Tennessee provides skilled nursing, therapy and other home health services to help patients recover from illness, injury or surgery and manage chronic health conditions in their own homes. The interdisciplinary clinical team includes nurses, home health aides, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and medical social workers who work collaboratively with patients, families and physicians to develop individualized plans of care.

Nursing services offered include pain management, wound care, monitoring and education. Physical therapy helps patients build strength, balance and endurance to reduce fall risk. Occupational therapy assists with daily tasks like bathing and eating, including recommendations for home modifications and special equipment. Speech therapy addresses communication and swallowing difficulties. Home health aides provide personal care assistance, and medical social workers coordinate care and provide counseling and referrals to community resources.

The organization offers specialized home health programs for patients with specific conditions including COPD, heart failure, diabetes, and fall prevention. These programs combine skilled nursing, therapy services, and education tailored to help patients manage their conditions and improve quality of life while remaining at home. Initial assessments identify areas where patients may benefit from education and tools for health management.

Amedisys serves patients in Clay, Cumberland, Fentress, Jackson, Morgan, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, Roane, Scott, and White counties. The team is available 24/7 for urgent needs. Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance plans typically cover eligible patients' home health care costs. Initial visits from hospital or facility discharge usually occur within 24 hours to facilitate transition, with the frequency and type of visits adjusted based on the individual plan of care.