Amedisys Home Health Care

Amedisys Home Health Care in Selma, Alabama 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 interdisciplinary team includes registered nurses, home health aides, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and medical social workers available 24/7 for urgent needs.

Care services include nursing care with pain management and monitoring, physical therapy to build strength and balance, occupational therapy for daily living tasks, speech therapy for communication and swallowing, personal care assistance from home health aides, wound care, and medical social work with counseling and community referrals. A registered nurse works with the patient, their doctor and the home health team to develop an individualized plan of care, with visit frequency adjusted based on personal needs.

The agency offers specialized programs for patients with COPD, heart failure, diabetes and fall prevention. Initial assessments identify areas where patients may benefit from education and tools to manage their health. Care transitions from hospitals or nursing facilities typically include an initial visit within 24 hours of discharge. Amedisys serves multiple counties including Autauga, Butler, Chilton, Choctaw, Clarke, Crenshaw, Dallas, Greene, Hale, Lowndes, Marengo, Monroe, Montgomery, Perry, Sumter, Washington and Wilcox.

Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance plans typically cover the cost of home health care for eligible patients. The home-based approach allows patients to recover in the comfort of their own environment, where they typically recover faster with fewer complications than in institutional settings.