Home health care provides skilled health care services wherever you call home. Our home health team works collaboratively with you, your family and your doctor to help you recover from illness, surgery or injury, regain your independence, and become as self-sufficient as possible.

Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and/or Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) cover eligible home health services.

• Your doctor prescribes home health care for you.
• You need either skilled nursing care or therapy (physical/occupational/speech therapy) on an intermittent basis.
• Your condition limits your ability to leave home, rendering you “homebound.”

You or a family member may benefit from home care if you are:

• Recovering from a recent illness, surgery, or hospitalization.
• Recently discharged from a nursing home but need additional care.
• ln need of education regarding your health problem and how to manage your disease effectively.
• Terminally ill and wish to receive end-of-life care in your home.
• ln need of assistance in order to live independently at home and to enhance the quality of life at home.

Medicare, commercial insurance, and HMOs typically cover certified home care services when the criteria are met. Home care agencies will assist in determining your specific coverage and any co-pays. Private duty and nonmedical care services are usually on a private pay basis.

The home care team is interdisciplinary and usually includes nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, social workers, registered dietitians, and home health aides.

Yes, Home Care VNA is a Medicaid & Medicaid Certified homecare agency.

On the first visit, a nurse or therapist will conduct a thorough interview and professional assessment. Our assessment identifies areas where you may benefit from education and tools to manage your health.

We partner with your doctor as well as family and caregivers to determine the best services for your needs. This team approach actively engages you and your caregivers in your health care and, if applicable, helps to make the transition from a hospital or nursing facility to your home much easier.

The frequency and type of home health visits are based on your personal plan of care. Your doctor may change your plan of care as necessary, increasing or decreasing the number of visits or services provided, in order to provide you with the best home health care for your needs.