FAQ

Home health care provides medical treatment for an illness or injury, with the goal of helping you recover, regain your independence and become as self-sufficient as possible. More than just providing excellent care in your home, home health care also saves billions of dollars each year. There is no more cost-effective provider of health care in our country.

Accredited Home Healthcare offers skilled nursing, certified home health aides, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. We can also offer specialized care management programs that focus on actively involving you in your health care process, including:

• heart disease
• diabetes
• chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• paint management
• wound care
• infusion therapy
• chronic kidney disease
• psychiatric services
• joint rehabilitation

Home health care provides medical treatment for an illness or injury, with the goal of helping you recover, regain your independence and become as self-sufficient as possible. Home health care can also help you live with a chronic condition, like heart disease, COPD, or diabetes. Additionally, home health care can include some personal care services, like help bathing and dressing, as part of the plan of care ordered by your doctor.

On the first visit, a nurse or therapist will conduct an initial evaluation. At Accredited Home Healthcare, this comprehensive evaluation is part of our coordinated approach in managing your overall health care program. Our evaluation focuses on educating you in self-care management and partners with your doctor to promote disease prevention and proactive care – which includes the family or caregivers.

This team approach facilitates an easier transition for you from a hospital or nursing facility to your home, and actively engages you and your caregivers in your health care.

The frequency of home health care visits and the services provided are based on your doctor’s orders in your personal plan of care. Your doctor may change your plan of care, increasing or decreasing the number of visits or services provided, in order to provide you with the best home health care for your needs. Our staff will always be there when you need us. All care management plans are developed with the family and/or caregiver to provide the services that meet your needs. We can increase or decrease services as the need arises.

If you meet certain eligibility requirements, Medicare may pay for your covered home health care for as long as you’re eligible and your doctor certifies that you need it

Additionally, your state’s Medicaid program or your private insurance also may cover home health care, or some services that Medicare doesn’t cover. Check with your state Medicaid program or insurance company to learn about their specific eligibility requirements.

The answer to this is absolutely yes. If you or a family member is a candidate for in home health care, the level of care you receive is usually higher than that of a long-term care facility. Most importantly, the care is in the comfort of your home where most people choose to remain. The one-to-one caring provided with in home health care is more satisfying to most patients than long-term care facilities and/or nursing homes.

In home health care provides clients with compassionate care, meets their health and safety needs and offers the companionship not available in other care situations.

The answer to this is absolutely yes. If you or a family member is a candidate for in home health care, the level of care you receive is usually higher than that of a long-term care facility. Most importantly, the care is in the comfort of your home where most people choose to remain. The one-to-one caring provided with in home health care is more satisfying to most patients than long-term care facilities and/or nursing homes.

In home health care provides clients with compassionate care, meets their health and safety needs and offers the companionship not available in other care situations.