Home Health
Chronic Disease Management
Since 1888, Visiting Nurse has cared for people with illnesses in their home. That care continues
today with our Home Health Care program. Our skilled nurses, home health aides and specialized physical, occupational and speech therapists will ensure your safety and comfort as you recover from illness or injury.
With Visiting Nurse’s Home Health Care program, you can rest assured, knowing that every person is fully trained in the latest in medical care. We will coordinate with your physician to design an individualized plan of care to ensure you have the highest quality of life. Our goal is to help you stay out of the hospital and in your own home.
Visiting Nurse provides skilled home health care and rehabilitation in your residential home, assisted and independent living communities. We work collaboratively with facility staff to ensure that you are receiving coordinated care.
Some of the services Visiting Nurse’s Home Health Care program provides include:
Paying for Home Health Care
Skilled Home Health Care is usually covered under Medicare and many insurance plans. We’ll be glad to verify your benefits, coordinate coverage and complete the billing process for you.
What is “Homebound”?
A requirement of home health is being “homebound.” There are several myths associated with the homebound term. Patients are allowed to leave home for medical reasons, to attend doctor appointments and to receive some outpatient services. Occasional absences from the home for non-medical reasons such as a trip to the hair salon, for worship services, a special family celebration or an unexpected event does not disqualify the person from receiving home health care as long as the absences are infrequent, for a short duration and it is a difficult and taxing effort.
Examples of Services Provided
Skilled Nursing
to coordinate your care team and provide for your nursing needs.
Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy
to assist you with regaining your strength and reaching your maximum functional potential.
Home Health Aides
to provide assistance with grooming, bathing and self-care.
Social Workers
to assist with providing emotional and social support to help you recover from your illness or injury.
Education
to teach you how to best care for yourself and meet your health needs.