Amedisys Home Health Care in St. Louis, Missouri provides skilled nursing, therapy, and supportive services to help patients recover from illness, injury, or surgery while remaining 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.
Services include nursing care with pain management and wound care, physical therapy to improve strength and balance and reduce fall risk, occupational therapy to assist with daily activities and home modifications, speech therapy for communication and swallowing, home health aide support with personal care, and social work coordination with local resources. The care plan is developed collaboratively by the patient's doctor and the clinical team and adjusted as needed based on individual progress.
Amedisys offers specialized programs for patients with chronic conditions including COPD, heart failure, diabetes, and fall prevention. These programs provide education, support, and tools tailored to help patients manage their conditions and maintain independence at home. The initial assessment typically occurs within 24 hours of hospital or facility discharge.
The service area spans multiple counties in the St. Louis region, including St. Louis City and surrounding areas such as Crawford, Franklin, Jefferson, St. Charles, and Washington counties. Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance plans typically cover home health care for eligible patients.