Wentworth Home Health Care, an Amedisys Partner

Wentworth Home Health Care, an Amedisys Partner, provides skilled nursing, therapy and other home health services in Somersworth, New Hampshire. The agency serves patients recovering from surgery or illness, those managing chronic health conditions, and individuals seeking to regain independence while receiving care at home.

The care team includes registered nurses, home health aides, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and medical social workers. Services encompass 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, wound care, and assistance with personal care needs. Medical social workers coordinate care and provide counseling and referrals to local resources.

Wentworth offers specialized programs for patients with specific conditions, including heart failure management focused on reducing symptoms and preventing hospitalization, COPD education and support to manage symptoms at home, diabetes management combining skilled nursing and therapy services, and fall prevention programs that assess risk factors and build strength. The agency uses evidence-based clinical practices and an interdisciplinary approach, working collaboratively with patients, families, and physicians to develop individualized plans of care.

Initial visits typically occur within 24 hours of hospital or nursing facility discharge. A nurse or therapist conducts a thorough assessment to identify areas where education and tools can support health management. The frequency and type of home health visits are based on the personal plan of care, which may be adjusted by the physician as needed. The team is on call 24/7 for urgent needs.