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Home health agency · CMS Certification 077136

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH

12 PROGRESS DR., STE 1, SHELTON, CT 06484

(203) 327-2680

Part of Amedisys — see all Amedisys locations and CMS ratings.
Value62/ 100

4★ care at average cost — good value

Score = 60% quality + 40% relative cost within category

CMS Quality of Patient Care Rating
4of 5 stars

Quality & Operations

CMS-reported ratings and certification data

Quality of patient care rating
4 of 5 stars
Patient survey rating
3 of 5 stars
Date certified
1981-10-15

Services offered

NursingPhysical therapyOccupational therapySpeech pathologyMedical socialHome health aide

Agency details

Ownership
PROPRIETARY

What CMS measures show

Reported by CMS for this provider — compare against others nearby before deciding

How patients improved

Share of patients who got better at everyday activities during their care

Got better at walking or moving around(818 patients)
90.73%
Got better at getting in and out of bed(816 patients)
93.24%
Got better at bathing(818 patients)
92.84%
Breathing improved(759 patients)
96.18%
Got better at taking medications correctly(797 patients)
93.55%
Discharge function score(820 patients)
79.15%

Timeliness and safety

Began care in a timely manner(1,146 patients)
99.74%
Acted on medication issues promptly(1,146 patients)
95.11%
Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(1,142 patients)
1.58%
New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(853 patients)
0.11%
Checked whether patients received a flu shot(861 patients)
87.69%

Hospital use and care transitions

What happened after home health care began

Returned to the community after care(1,228 patients)
83.45%
Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(707 patients)
4.22%
Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(597 patients)
11.73%
Sent health information to the next provider(332 patients)
50.3%
Gave health information to the patient(812 patients)
83.99%

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What to look for

Which numbers matter most when choosing — in plain language

  • The quality-of-patient-care star rating summarizes how well patients recover and stay out of the hospital.
  • Patient-survey ratings reflect real experiences with communication and reliability.
  • Confirm the agency offers the specific services you need (nursing, physical therapy, etc.) — they vary by agency.

Questions to ask

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Questions to ask — AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH

Home health agency · checklist from CareLens (CMS Care Compare data)

  • Which exact services will you provide, and how often will someone visit?
  • Who is my main point of contact, and how do I reach someone after hours?
  • How do you coordinate with my doctor and report changes in my condition?
  • What is your experience with my specific condition or recovery needs?
  • Are your visits covered by my insurance, and what would I pay out of pocket?

Source: CMS Care Compare · data current as of June 2025.