Amedisys Home Health Care

Amedisys Home Health Care in Hampton, Virginia provides skilled nursing, therapy, and other services to help patients recover from illness, injury, or surgery while remaining in their homes. The organization offers relief from pain and symptoms at any stage of serious illness, with a team available on call 24/7 for urgent needs.

The care team includes registered nurses, home health aides, social workers, physical therapists, speech therapists, and occupational therapists who work collaboratively with patients, families, and physicians to develop individualized plans of care. Nursing services encompass pain management, monitoring, education, and wound care. Physical therapy focuses on building strength, balance, and endurance to reduce fall risk, while occupational therapy helps patients learn to manage daily tasks like eating, bathing, and household chores, including home modifications for safety. Speech therapists address communication and swallowing concerns, and medical social workers coordinate care and provide counseling and referrals to local resources.

Amedisys offers specialized home health programs for patients with chronic conditions including COPD, heart failure, and diabetes. The COPD program provides education, support, and tools to manage symptoms at home. A heart failure program aims to reduce symptoms, improve quality of life, and keep patients at home rather than in the hospital. Fall prevention services assess risk factors and strengthen patients in their home environments, where most elderly falls occur.

The initial assessment typically occurs within 24 hours of hospital or nursing facility discharge, conducted by a nurse or therapist who identifies areas where patients may benefit from education and management tools. The frequency and type of visits are personalized and may be adjusted by the physician as needed. Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance plans typically cover home health care for eligible patients. The service area spans multiple localities in Hampton Roads, including Chesapeake, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, and Williamsburg.