Amedisys Home Health Care

Amedisys Home Health Care in Greeneville, Tennessee provides skilled nursing, therapy and other services to help patients recover from illness, injury or surgery and manage chronic health conditions at home. The interdisciplinary team includes registered nurses, home health aides, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and medical social workers, available on call 24/7 for urgent needs.

Nursing care encompasses pain management, monitoring and education. Physical therapy helps patients build strength, balance and endurance to reduce fall risk and prevent hospitalization. Occupational therapists assist with daily tasks like bathing and eating, and can recommend home modifications for safety. Speech therapy addresses communication and swallowing difficulties. Home health aides provide personal care support, and medical social workers coordinate care and connect patients with community resources.

The agency offers specialized programs for patients with heart failure, COPD and diabetes, as well as fall prevention services designed specifically for elderly patients in their homes. A registered nurse and clinical team work with the patient's doctor to develop an individualized plan of care tailored to unique needs. Initial visits typically occur within 24 hours of hospital or nursing facility discharge.

Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance plans usually cover the cost of home health care for eligible patients. The service area includes Greene County and surrounding counties including Anderson, Campbell, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Knox, Sevier and Union counties.