At its basic level, "home health care" means exactly what it sounds like - medical care provided in a patient's home.
Home health care can include broad care given by skilled medical professionals, including skilled nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. Home health care can also include skilled, non-medical care, such as medical social services.
As we continue to face changing healthcare needs, rest assured that with R&A Home Health, you are in the caring hands of licensed and certified healthcare professionals dedicated to delivering the best care in the industry. We are not just healthcare professionals; we are partners in the healthcare industry working together in educating and rehabilitating the lives of our loved ones.
Each of our patients receives a unique, personal plan of care. We hire compassionate, dedicated, professional Registered Nurses, Vocational Nurses, Certified Home Health Aide's, and partner with highly skilled Physical, Occupational and Respiratory Therapists. Whether you or a loved one needs at home nursing care we are here for you. You will find that you can rely on our highly trained, kindhearted professional staff. Our team works closely with you, your family and your physician to promote independence, safety and peace of mind.
What Medicare Will Pay For
Medicare Part A pays 100% of the cost of your covered home health care, and there is no limit on the number of visits to your home for which Medicare will pay. Medicare will also pay for the initial evaluation by a home care agency, if prescribed by your physician, to determine whether you are a good candidate for home care. (Note that Medicare Part A only pas for home health care that follows a prior three-day hospital stay. Otherwise Medicare Part B (medical insurance) pays for home health services.)
Medicare will pay for 100% of the following services related to home health care:
• part-time skilled nursing care-usually two to three visits per week in a plan certified by a physician
• physical therapy
• speech therapy, and/or
• occupational therapy.
If you are receiving home health care for one of the above, Medicare can also pay for:
• personal care by part-time home health aides
• medical social services, and
• medical supplies and equipment provided by the agency, such as a hospital bed, a walker, or respiratory equipment.
Who Needs It?
Adults who have health problems, but who want to maintain their independence in their homes with the support of medical professionals
Patients who return home after surgery, and need care, supervision or assistance.
Patients who have complex treatments that require use of medical equipment and/or medication monitoring.
Patients who, are recovering from accidents or injuries, whose caregiver can manage them - if they know an experienced healthcare worker will be there when needed.
Mentally ill adults who need support to remain in the mainstream of their community.
Adults who want their parents to have quality care at home.
And millions of Americans with chronic diseases and disabilities, like Alzheimer's, heart failure, kidney disease, or diabetes, who need careful monitoring but do not want or need to enter a nursing home or skilled care facility.
