Lafayette, LA · Proprietary
First Option Home Health — Lafayette, LA
Patient survey results (HHCAHPS)
90%
Received professional care
91%
Good communication
84%
Discussed medication safety
81%
Would recommend
Based on 141 patient surveys · Data from CMS Home Health Compare
CMS Outcome Measures
Source: CMS Home Health Quality Measures. Data reflects Medicare-certified patient outcomes.
About First Option Home Health
First Option Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency that has served Lafayette for over 30 years, since 1992. They provide skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social services, and home health aide care. Located at 4906 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, they're set up to support patients recovering from illness or injury with care delivered in the home.
What to expect
You can A nurse or care coordinator will assess what services would help—whether that's nursing care, therapy, or aide support. Since they're Medicare certified, your parent's doctor would need to order home health services, and Medicare will cover what's medically necessary. A care team will visit your parent's home on a schedule that works with the treatment plan.
Services offered
Skilled Nursing
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Pathology
Medical Social Services
Home Health Aide
Frequently asked questions
Which care services are available through First Option Home Health?
They offer six types of services: skilled nursing care for medical needs, physical therapy to regain strength and mobility, occupational therapy for daily living skills, speech pathology for communication and swallowing concerns, medical social services to help navigate health and social needs, and home health aide services for personal care assistance.
Does First Option Home Health able to bill accept Medicare?
Yes. As a Medicare-certified agency, they meet federal standards and can accept Medicare as payment for covered services when your parent's doctor orders home health care.
How established is this agency?
First Option Home Health was founded in 1992, giving them more than 30 years serving the Lafayette community.
How does their rating compare locally?
They have a 3.5-star rating. In Lafayette, home health agencies average 3.5 stars, so First Option is in line with other agencies in the area.
Local context
Lafayette is served by 11 home health agencies. First Option Home Health operates in a market where the average agency rating is 3.5 stars. At that same rating, they're performing at the local average, giving you a typical baseline for comparison when evaluating options for your parent.
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