EXHIBIT 23.1






                    CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS



As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this registration statement of our reports dated February 28, 2002
included in Amedisys, Inc.'s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001 and
to all references to our Firm included in this registration statement.



                                           /s/ Arthur Andersen LLP


New Orleans, LA
May 23, 2002