Boston Senior AdvisorAmedisys Home Health Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 50T Audubon Rd in Wakefield, MA 01880. Medicare first certified it in 1982, 44 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 4.5 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts average of 3. Its strongest result against the Massachusetts average is met expected function at discharge; its weakest is flu shot status checked.
What is Amedisys Home Health Care's Medicare record?
| Agency | Amedisys Home Health Care |
|---|---|
| Address | 50T Audubon Rd, Wakefield, MA 01880 |
| Phone | (978) 685-2818 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 227211 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 04/08/1982 |
How does Amedisys Home Health Care score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Amedisys Home Health Care. It is better than the Massachusetts average on 7 and worse on 2.
| Measure | Amedisys Home Health Care | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 99.9% | 96.5% | 96.6% | Better |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 92.7% | 86.7% | 88.6% | Better |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 94.5% | 89.2% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 93.6% | 88.7% | 90.7% | Better |
| Breathing improved | 95.3% | 89.9% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 92% | 85.3% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 89% | 94.4% | 94.4% | Worse |
| Flu shot status checked | 56.1% | 64.6% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 88.1% | 78.1% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.8% | 1% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: met expected function at discharge, got better at taking medicines correctly and got better at walking or moving around.
Where it trails: flu shot status checked and medication issues addressed on time.
What do patients say about Amedisys Home Health Care?
77% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Amedisys Home Health Care, based on 377 completed surveys. The Massachusetts average is 77%.
| Survey question | Amedisys Home Health Care | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 90% | 87% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 87% | 83% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 78% | 83% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 85% | 83% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 77% | 77% | 79% | About the same |
Do Amedisys Home Health Care's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Amedisys Home Health Care better than the national rate on: patients who went home and stayed home after care ended and preventable hospital stays during care.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Better Than National Rate | 89.2% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 3.6% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Better Than National Rate | 6.8% |
Which home health services does Amedisys Home Health Care provide, and which does it not?
Amedisys Home Health Care reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Amedisys Home Health Care? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | Yes |
| Home health aide | Yes |
| Round-the-clock or shift care | No. Home health is visits, not shifts. |
| Housekeeping, meals and errands on their own | No. Medicare does not cover them unless tied to skilled care. |
| Long-term help with bathing and dressing | No. That is non-medical home care, which families usually arrange and pay for separately. |
Which Boston-area ZIP codes does Amedisys Home Health Care serve?
Amedisys Home Health Care tells Medicare it serves 107 ZIP codes in Boston and Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, Essex and Plymouth counties, out of 149 in total.
- 01432
- 01450
- 01460
- 01463
- 01718
- 01720
- 01730
- 01741
- 01742
- 01801
- 01803
- 01810
- 01821
- 01824
- 01826
- 01827
- 01830
- 01832
- 01833
- 01834
- 01835
- 01840
- 01841
- 01843
- 01844
- 01845
- 01850
- 01851
- 01852
- 01854
- 01860
- 01862
- 01863
- 01864
- 01867
- 01876
- 01879
- 01880
- 01886
- 01887
- 01890
- 01901
- 01902
- 01904
- 01905
- 01906
- 01913
- 01915
- 01921
- 01923
- 01929
- 01930
- 01938
- 01940
- 01944
- 01949
- 01960
- 01965
- 01969
- 01970
- 01982
- 01983
- 01984
- 02021
- 02026
- 02032
- 02035
- 02050
- 02052
- 02056
- 02062
- 02067
- 02072
- 02081
- 02090
- 02093
- 02169
- 02170
- 02171
- 02176
- 02180
- 02184
- 02186
- 02188
- 02189
- 02190
- 02191
- 02301
- 02302
- 02322
- 02324
- 02330
- 02333
- 02341
- 02343
- 02346
- 02347
- 02351
- 02360
- 02368
- 02379
- 02382
- 02420
- 02421
- 02492
- 02738
- 02762
A ZIP on this list means the agency accepts referrals there. It does not promise a nurse is available this week, so confirm your address when you call.
What should you ask Amedisys Home Health Care before starting care?
Ask how medication problems reach the doctor
When a medication problem was found, Amedisys Home Health Care followed up with the doctor on time in 89% of cases (Massachusetts average 94.4%). Ask who makes that call and how quickly.
Ask whether your plan treats it as in-network
Original Medicare pays any certified agency. Medicare Advantage plans use networks, and an out-of-network agency can mean a denied claim. Give them the exact plan name on the card.
Ask who answers after hours
Problems rarely wait for office hours. Ask whether the night and weekend line reaches one of their own nurses or an answering service, and how long a call-back usually takes.
Ask how many visits a week to expect
Home health is intermittent: visits, not shifts. Ask for the planned number of nursing and therapy visits per week so the family knows which hours still need covering.
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Amedisys Home Health Care Medicare-certified?
Yes. Amedisys Home Health Care is certified by Medicare under provider number 227211 and has been since 1982. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Amedisys Home Health Care's Medicare star rating?
4.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Massachusetts average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 3 out of 5.
Does Amedisys Home Health Care provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
