Home Health

Home Health care is medical care provided in a patient’s home. It can include skilled medical care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. In general, the goal is to help a patient recover from an illness or injury while receiving care in their home instead of in a hospital.

Home Health nurses provide one-on-one care for a variety of patients, including the elderly, disabled, terminally ill, and those recovering from an injury or managing chronic diseases. Services range from taking vital signs, managing medications, and wound care to assisting with mobility and providing patient education.

Home Health is an ideal option for patients who find it taxing to make the effort to get to the doctor's office. With a nurse visiting at home, patients save energy and avoid transportation hassles, which can be costly or inaccessible for some.

This level of personal attention helps Home Health nurses form strong bonds with patients and their families, fostering a deeper connection than is often possible in a hospital setting. As one of the nurses shared:

Patients eligible for Home Health must be home-bound and referred by a doctor, a hospital clinic, or a nursing home.

The Home Health team proudly serves patients from Hale, Greene, Perry, and Marengo counties and accepts most major insurance plans, including Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, United Healthcare, and Blue Advantage.

If you or a loved one might be a good candidate for Home Health, speak with your healthcare provider to get a referral.

Home Health care is typically provided for a 60-day period, with the option for renewal depending on the patient’s condition.