1. What is Home Health Care?

Home Health Care is a simple phrase that encompasses a wide range of health and social services. These services are delivered at home to recovering, disabled, chronically or terminally ill persons in need of medical, nursing, social, or therapeutic treatment and/or assistance with the essential activities of daily living. Generally, home health care is appropriate whenever a person prefers to stay at home but needs ongoing care that cannot easily or effectively be provided solely by family and friends. More and more older people, electing to live independent, non-institutionalized lives, are receiving home care services as their physical capabilities diminish. Younger adults who are disabled or recuperating from acute illness are choosing home care whenever possible. Chronically ill infants and children are receiving sophisticated medical treatment in their loving and secure home environments.

2. How do I find Home Health Care Services?

Finding the home care provider best suited for your needs requires research, but it is time well spent. Important factors include the quality of care, availability of needed services, personnel training and expertise, and coverage provided by the payor. Before starting a search, it is important to determine which types of services you need. You may wish to consult with your physician, a hospital discharge planner, or a social service organization, such as an Area Agency on Aging, for assistance in evaluating your needs. Once you’ve completed this assessment, you will be able to identify the type of home care provider most appropriate to assist you.

3. What types of services do Home Health Agencies provide?

Home Health Agencies deliver a wide variety of health care and supportive services, ranging from professional nursing and home health aide to physical, occupational, respiratory and speech therapies. They also provide social work and nutritional care and laboratory services. Services for the treatment of medical conditions usually are prescribed by an individuals physician. An individual may receive a single type of care or a combination of services, depending on the complexity of his or her needs.

4. Who pays for Home Care Services?

Assured Health Care accepts Medicare, Medicaid and most Private Insurances. Most insurance companies will cover all or a portion of services that are considered skilled. Skilled services by definition are nursing, therapy, and social work visits for evaluation, education and treatment. Additionally, home care aide services are covered by many insurances. We will work with you and your insurance company to determine coverage.

5. What services can a Home Health Aide perform?

A home health aide can provide personal care, such as assistance with bathing, dressing, meal preparation and light housekeeping.

6. How do I arrange for Home Health Care?

Call Assured Health Care at (937) 294-2803. Someone is available to answer your call 24 hours a day, Seven days a week.