Home health care is appropriate for individuals who are “home-bound” or have difficulty leaving their home without assistance from a person or device (such as a cane or walker) and are in need of skilled nursing services.

If you are unsure if home health care is right for you, just ask your physician or ask the hospital operator to page your discharge planner.

Your doctor will determine when home health care services should start. Usually, home health care starts after you have been discharged. A registered nurse will contact you to schedule a home health care visit.

The first home health care visit by the nurse will last at least one hour. Subsequent nursing or therapy visits may require more or less time, depending on your treatment plan.

The following personnel are available to work with you and your family to develop an individual plan of treatment.

• Registered Nurses
• Licensed Practical Nurses
• Nutritionists
• Speech Therapists
• Physical Therapists
• Occupational Therapists
• Home Health Aides
• Medical Social Workers

A home health aide can assist you with grooming and light chores around your home. Home health care will verify if home health aide services are covered by your insurance policy.

Home health care is a covered benefit under most insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. Home health care staff will verify your benefits with your insurance company.

We accept the following payment sources:

• Medicare
• Insurance/HMO/PPO
• Medicaid
• Private Pay

The home health care team works closely with your physician to plan your care and monitor your progress. Your nurse will contact your physician with any laboratory results, medication changes or alterations in your health status.