Coosa Valley Home Health Care, an Amedisys Company

Coosa Valley Home Health Care, an Amedisys Company, provides skilled nursing, therapy and other home health services in Rome, Georgia. The agency serves patients recovering from illness, injury or surgery, as well as those managing chronic health conditions, with the goal of helping them regain independence and remain safely at home.

The care team includes registered nurses, home health aides, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and medical social workers who work collaboratively with patients, families, and physicians to develop individualized plans of care. Nursing services encompass pain management, monitoring, education, and wound care. Physical therapists help build strength, balance and endurance to reduce fall risk. Occupational therapists teach daily task management and home modifications. Speech therapists address communication and swallowing concerns. Home health aides assist with personal care needs including bathing, dressing, and mobility.

Coosa Valley offers specialized programs for patients with specific conditions including COPD, heart failure, diabetes, and those at high risk for falls. These programs combine education, therapy, nursing care, and support services to help patients manage their conditions at home. Medical social workers provide advocacy, care coordination, and counseling with referrals to local community resources.

The agency uses evidence-based clinical practices and provides an interdisciplinary approach to care. Initial assessments are typically conducted within 24 hours of discharge from a hospital or nursing facility. The frequency and type of visits are tailored to each patient's individual plan of care, which may be adjusted by the physician as needed. Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance plans typically cover home health care services for eligible patients.