Amedisys Home Health Care

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

The home health care team includes nurses, home health aides, social workers, physical therapists, speech therapists and occupational therapists who work collaboratively with patients, families and doctors to develop individualized plans of care. Nursing services include pain management, monitoring and education. Physical therapists help patients build strength, balance and endurance to reduce fall risk. Occupational therapists teach daily task management and home modifications. Speech therapists address communication and swallowing issues. Home health aides assist with personal care needs, and medical social workers coordinate care and provide counseling and referrals to local resources.

Amedisys offers specialized programs for patients with specific conditions. These include heart failure management focused on reducing symptoms and preventing hospitalization, COPD education and support for managing symptoms at home, fall prevention services that assess risk factors and build strength, and a diabetes program combining skilled nursing, therapy and aide services. Wound care services monitor various wounds to reduce complications and promote healing.

The initial assessment typically occurs within 24 hours of discharge from a hospital or nursing facility. A nurse or therapist conducts a thorough interview and professional assessment to identify areas where patients may benefit from education and tools to manage their health. The frequency and type of visits are based on the individual plan of care and may be adjusted by the doctor as needed. Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance plans usually cover home health care for eligible patients.