Home Health & Hospice


Home Health Services

Overview

Home is the best place to be when you're recovering from an illness or surgery. Familiar people and surroundings help you recuperate more quickly. Home Health Services provides a team of healthcare professionals, under a physician's direction, to assist you in the comfort of your home.

Home Health Services is a combination of modern medicine and old-fashioned compassionate care. We offer you and your family encouragement, confidence and education.

Since Home Health is provided on an intermittent basis our goal is to provide the necessary treatment, while also teaching you and your family how to meet your healthcare needs. The number of visits you receive will be based on your physician's orders and your individual needs.

Skilled medical services provided in your home are covered by Medicare and most other insurance plans.

Qualified Staff

  • Registered Nurses evaluate your needs and establish a plan of care to help meet them. They provide expert care and will teach you and your family about ongoing care to promote independence.
  • Home Health Aides provide assistance with personal care, exercise, and occasional household chores.
  • Physical Therapists evaluate your physical capabilities and limitations and establish a program of therapeutic treatment ad exercise you can do at home.
  • Speech Pathologists offer evaluation and rehabilitation if you have suffered loss of speech, communication or swallowing abilities.
  • Occupational Therapists provide training in activities such as dressing, feeding and other daily tasks. They also train you in the use of adaptive equipment.
  • Medical Social Workers will evaluate and assist you and your family in solving personal, financial, or other problems that can occur during an illness.

 

Home Health staff can also help you arrange for necessary medical supplies and equipment.

Additional Services

  • Medication management
  • Wound care
  • Physical assessment
  • Education
  • Bathing
  • Safety evaluation
  • Rehabilitation services
  • Nutrition counseling
  • Links to social services
  • Diabetes management
  • Post-surgery care
  • Heart and lung disease management
  • Medical management for most diseases

 

Contact

For additional information or to schedule an appointment email or call 541-228-3050.