Amedisys Home Health Care

Amedisys Home Health Care in Orangeburg, South Carolina provides skilled nursing, therapy and other services to help patients recover from illness, injury or surgery, as well as manage chronic health conditions at home. 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 create individualized plans of care.

Services offered include nursing care for pain management and wound monitoring, physical therapy to build strength and balance, occupational therapy to assist with daily activities and home safety, and speech therapy for communication and swallowing issues. Home health aides provide personal care assistance, and medical social workers coordinate care and provide counseling and referrals to local resources. The team is on-call 24/7 for urgent needs.

The community provides specialized programs for patients with specific conditions including COPD, heart failure, diabetes, and those at high risk of falls. Each program includes education, support and tools tailored to help patients manage their conditions at home and reduce complications or hospitalizations. Care is based on evidence-based clinical practices and an interdisciplinary approach that actively engages patients and caregivers in their health management.

Initial assessments typically occur within 24 hours of discharge from a hospital or nursing facility, with a nurse or therapist conducting a thorough interview and professional assessment. The frequency and type of visits are determined by the individual plan of care and adjusted by the doctor as needed. Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance plans typically cover home health care services for eligible patients.