Understanding Home Health Care
Home health care helps you recover or manage chronic conditions in the comfort of your own home. Below you'll find answers to the questions we hear most — and our team is always happy to help with anything else.
Ask Us a QuestionFrequently Asked Questions
What is home health care about?
Home health care provides skilled medical and supportive services—like nursing, therapies, and medical social work—delivered in your home to help you recover or manage chronic conditions.
What services do you offer?
Our team may include registered nurses, home health aides, physical/occupational/speech therapists, and medical social workers. We provide medication management, wound care, infusion therapy, pain management, and assistance with daily living tasks, tailored to your care plan.
How do I get home health care started?
Home health care typically begins with a doctor's referral or order. We then arrange an initial in-home assessment, work with you and your family to establish a personalized plan of care, and coordinate with your primary physician.
Who is eligible for home health care?
Eligibility generally requires: a doctor's order; homebound status (difficulty or risk when leaving home); and a need for skilled nursing or therapy on an intermittent basis.
How often will I receive visits?
Visit frequency depends on your care plan. You might start with daily or weekly visits, which may taper as you improve.
Can family members be involved?
Absolutely! We actively encourage family and caregivers to participate in the care plan development and training to ensure quality support and continuity of care.
How much will it cost me?
Costs vary depending on your insurance coverage, service needs, and frequency. If covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance, out-of-pocket costs are often minimal. We'll verify your benefits and provide an estimate upfront.
Will my insurance cover it?
Most policies—Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and private insurance—cover home health care prescribed by a doctor. Coverage excludes purely non-medical personal care, though long-term care insurance may help.
What is the difference between skilled home health care and personal care?
Skilled care involves licensed medical professionals (nurses, therapists). Personal care includes assistance with daily living (e.g., bathing, meal prep). Some personal care may be included in home health if prescribed.
Do you have to discharge me?
Yes. Home health care is short-term and goal-oriented. We'll discharge you once treatment goals are met, homebound status changes, or eligibility ends—but we'll help transition you to other services if needed.
What happens during the first visit?
A nurse or therapist will conduct a comprehensive assessment—review health history, medications, and home environment—then develop or update your plan of care.