Amedisys Home Health gives care right in the home, so people don't have to go to a hospital or nursing home when they can recover or manage their health where they live. At the office at 25 New Hampshire Ave Suite 270 in Newington, the staff includes registered nurses, home health aides, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and medical social workers, meaning folks can get a wide range of help at home. Nurses help with health monitoring, pain management, wound care, medication education, and other skilled nursing tasks. Home health aides can assist with bathing, dressing, moving around, and daily routines. Physical therapists work on strength, balance, and endurance, which is important for preventing falls and keeping people active. Occupational therapists help with daily activities and may suggest adaptive equipment or modifications to make life safer and easier in the home. Speech therapists help with talking, understanding, and swallowing problems, which can come up after a stroke or illness. Medical social workers support families with counseling and connect them to community resources.
Amedisys has care plans made for each person, built from the latest research and adjusted as needed. The agency can respond quickly because there's always someone on call 24/7 for urgent needs. They have special programs for people with diabetes, COPD, heart failure, or those recovering from surgery or pneumonia, focusing on symptom management, disease education, and how to prevent problems before they start. Family members and caregivers are part of the planning, so everyone knows what's happening and how to help.
The company is part of the Plus Care Network and The Social Care Network, so it can connect people to extra community and social supports. Costs are often covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance for people who meet the requirements. Amedisys ranks ninth for home health episodes in New Hampshire and has experience caring for pneumonia patients based on Medicare data. There's a special program called Complete Guide to Home Health and another called Hospital-Level and Skilled Nursing Care at Home through Contessa, where some people with serious conditions can still get a high level of care without leaving home. They also provide respite care, letting family caregivers have a break when needed.
Amedisys uses evidence-based clinical practices and keeps the staff trained and up to date. The focus stays on helping people get better, be as independent as possible, and have good quality of life in the place they're most comfortable-their own home.
