Home Health Agencies in ZIP 31501 (Waycross, GA)
There are 2 Medicare-certified home health agencies in ZIP 31501, Waycross, GA, within this CMS data release (average rating 3.8 / 5 among rated providers).
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Home health agencies bring skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and aide services into the home. Medicare certifies the agencies that satisfy federal standards, and CMS publishes quality measures for each one.
Medicare-certified home health agencies in ZIP 31501
Data profile for ZIP 31501
Using CMS data, we can profile the 2 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 31501: 2 (100%) carry a published overall star rating. Recorded ownership divides as 2 for-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 4.0 out of 5 at AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH (for-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 3.5 to 4.0 out of 5. Where agencies report timeliness, 98.4% of patients received timely care. On patient-improvement measures, reporting agencies average 92.2% for walking and 90.9% for bathing. Reporting agencies average 3.8 out of 5 on the quality-of-patient-care star.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.8 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 2 for-profit |
| Avg quality-of-patient-care star | 3.8 / 5 |
| Avg timely care | 98.4% |
| Avg improved walking | 92.2% |
Choosing among home health agencies in ZIP 31501
The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the particular services someone requires. Ratings pull those signals into a single number, but they cannot stand in for a visit or a conversation with the staff.
When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 31501, Waycross, GA, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Quality of care | Timely care | Improved walking | Improved bathing | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADORATION HOME HEALTH | 3.5 | 3.5 | 97.2% | 93.0% | 88.9% | for-profit |
| AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH | 4.0 | 4.0 | 99.7% | 91.5% | 92.8% | for-profit |
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This page draws on the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, processing date 2026-10-06. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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