Amedisys Home Health – Myrtle Beach

Medicare-Certified Skilled Home Health Care — Myrtle Beach, SC

Amedisys Home Health of Myrtle Beach is a Medicare-certified home health agency that has been serving patients in the Myrtle Beach area since 1994. Part of Amedisys, Inc. — one of the nation's leading in-home healthcare providers caring for more than 465,000 patients per year in 38 states — the Myrtle Beach location operates under SC Home Health Agency License HHA-187. Amedisys nationally reports that 99% of its home health agencies have achieved 4 stars or higher in CMS Quality ratings.

About the Company

Amedisys was founded in 1982 and has grown to become one of the country's most recognized in-home healthcare brands. The company is chosen by 3,000 hospitals and 90,000 physicians to serve their patients. The Myrtle Beach location operates as part of Amedisys Home Health of South Carolina, LLC (NPI: 1033177290).

Medical Services

• Skilled Nursing (RN/LPN) — pain management, monitoring, medication management, education, and other nursing services; your RN works with you, your doctor, and the home health team to set up a personalized plan of care
• Physical Therapy — builds strength, balance, and endurance; helps patients move and perform daily activities more safely; reduces fall and hospitalization risk
• Occupational Therapy — teaches ways to perform daily tasks such as eating, bathing, and household chores; recommends home modifications and adaptive equipment to reduce fall risk
• Speech Therapy — improves speech, language, and communication; helps with eating and swallowing difficulties
• Home Health Aide — personal care assistance with getting out of bed, moving around, bathing, and dressing
• Medical Social Work — patient advocacy, care coordination with the broader healthcare team, counseling, and referrals to community resources
• Wound Care — nursing monitoring and treatment of a variety of wounds to reduce complications and promote healing
• IV Administration / Infusion Therapy
• Psychiatric Services

Personal Services

• Dressing assistance
• Toileting assistance
• Bathing assistance
• Meal preparation
• Personal hygiene assistance
• Mobility assistance
• Medication assistance
• Spiritual care

Specialty Empowerment Programs

In addition to standard home health services, Amedisys Myrtle Beach offers three specialty programs:

• Heart Failure Empowerment Program — designed to reduce heart failure symptoms, improve quality of life, and keep patients out of the hospital
• COPD Empowerment Program — education, support, and tools to manage COPD symptoms at home based on individual patient goals
• Fall Reduction Empowerment Program — in-home expert care addressing fall risk factors; strengthens patients where most elderly falls happen — at home

Who May Benefit from Home Health Care

Patients who may be good candidates for Amedisys home health include those who:

• Have a chronic illness such as heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, or COPD
• Are recovering from surgery, hospitalization, or illness
• Need help getting out of the house
• Frequently visit their doctor or the hospital
• Need education to manage their condition effectively
• Have a stroke, dementia, cardiac condition, dysphagia, lymphedema, or post-surgical needs
• Are 65+ or have an underlying condition increasing risk of severe illness

What to Expect — The Process

After a referral, a nurse or therapist will contact the patient by phone to schedule the first visit. For patients coming from a hospital or nursing facility, the initial visit typically occurs within 24 hours of discharge. On the first visit, a thorough interview and professional assessment is conducted to identify areas where education and tools can help manage health. An individualized plan of care is developed in partnership with the patient's doctor and caregivers.

Nearby Amedisys Locations

• Amedisys Home Health Care – Conway (2222): Conway, SC 29526 — (866) 205-4247
• Amedisys Hospice Care – Conway (2235): Conway, SC 29526 — (843) 839-2505
• Amedisys Home Health Care – Georgetown (2245): Georgetown, SC 29440 — (843) 546-1730

Insurance & Payment

Medicare, Medicaid, VA benefits, and private insurance are all accepted. Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans typically cover the cost of home health care for eligible patients.

Contact Information

References

1. Amedisys Home Health Care Myrtle Beach — Official Location Page
2. Amedisys — Home Health Care, Hospice, Palliative Care
3. SeniorAdvice.com — Amedisys Home Health of Myrtle Beach
4. Alliance for Care at Home — Provider Directory: Amedisys Myrtle Beach
5. All About Seniors — Amedisys Home Health of Myrtle Beach