Gentle Care for Our Seniors

Home Health is a physician-ordered healthcare service that allows individuals to receive skilled medical care in the comfort of their own home or an assisted living community. It is often recommended following a hospitalization, surgery, illness, injury, or while managing a chronic medical condition. The goal of Home Health is to promote recovery, improve health outcomes, and help individuals maintain the highest level of independence possible while remaining in a familiar environment.

Depending on an individual's medical needs, Home Health services may include skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wound care, medication management, medical social work, and other clinical services. Care is provided by licensed healthcare professionals who work closely with the individual's physician to develop and carry out a personalized plan of care. Services are typically provided on a scheduled basis and adjusted as an individual's condition improves or changes.

For individuals who qualify, Medicare typically covers eligible Home Health services at 100%, making it an important resource for those who meet Medicare's coverage requirements. Medicaid and many private insurance plans may also provide coverage depending on eligibility and individual benefits. AgeWell Connections helps families understand Home Health services, determine whether they may be appropriate, and connect with trusted local providers who can meet their loved one's medical needs.