Home Health Care

The need for Home Health Care has grown for many reasons. Medical science and technology have improved. Some care that was once provided only in a hospital can now be delivered at home, no matter where "home" is. Also, Home Health Care is usually less expensive and may be as effective as care in a hospital or skilled nursing facility. Just as important, most patients and their families prefer to stay at home rather than be in the hospital or a nursing home when their condition allows them to be cared for at home.

Home Health Care includes skilled nursing care, as well as other skilled care, such as physical, occupational, speech and other types of therapy.

Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans cover some medically necessary home health care, which must be prescribed by a physician.

A few Home Health Care agencies also provide Private Home Care, but only in combination with medical care.

Refer to your Senior Resources Directory for a listing of licensed agencies in your area.