Amedisys Home Health Care

Amedisys Home Health Care in Grove, Oklahoma 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 home health care team is made up of trained professionals including nurses, home health aides, social workers, physical therapists, speech therapists and occupational therapists who are on-call 24/7 for urgent needs.

The community tailors treatment to each patient's unique needs through an individualized plan of care developed by the patient's doctor in collaboration with the clinical team. Services include nursing care with pain management and monitoring, physical therapy to build strength and balance, occupational therapy to assist with daily tasks and home modifications, speech therapy for communication and swallowing, and home health aide support with personal care needs. Medical social workers advocate for patients' needs and coordinate care with the broader healthcare team.

Amedisys offers specialized home health programs for patients with specific conditions including COPD, heart failure, diabetes, and fall risk. The COPD program provides education and support to manage symptoms at home, while the heart failure program focuses on reducing symptoms and improving quality of life. A dedicated diabetes program includes skilled nursing, therapy and home health aides to help patients manage their condition in the comfort of home.

The initial visit typically occurs within 24 hours of hospital or nursing facility discharge, during which a nurse or therapist conducts a thorough assessment and interview. The frequency and type of home health visits are based on the personal plan of care and may be adjusted as needed. Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance plans usually cover the cost of home health care for eligible patients.