Amedisys Home Health Care

Amedisys Home Health Care in Thomasville, North Carolina provides skilled nursing, therapy and other services to help patients recover from illness, injury or surgery, or manage chronic health conditions at home. The interdisciplinary team includes 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 care services include pain management, monitoring, education and wound care to promote healing and reduce complications. Physical therapists help patients build strength, balance and endurance to reduce fall risk, while occupational therapists assist with daily tasks like eating, bathing and household chores, and can recommend home modifications and special equipment. Medical social workers coordinate care with the broader healthcare team and provide counseling and referrals to local resources.

Amedisys offers specialized home health programs for patients with COPD, heart failure and diabetes. The COPD program provides education and support to manage symptoms at home, the heart failure program aims to reduce symptoms and keep patients home rather than in the hospital, and the diabetes program combines skilled nursing, therapy and home health aide services. The organization also provides expert care addressing fall prevention, a leading cause of injury among elderly patients.

Home health visits are scheduled based on individual plans of care. Initial visits typically occur within 24 hours of hospital or nursing facility discharge, and a nurse or therapist conducts a thorough assessment to identify areas where education and tools could support health management. The frequency and type of visits are adjusted as needed by the physician. Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance plans typically cover the cost of home health care for eligible patients.