Home Care

Home care means in-home medical care and services provided by an experienced, knowledgeable team of specialists who help patients with a wide range of medical needs.

Home health care is another term for in-home medical care and services.

Medical, in-home services include medication management, rehabilitation services, wound care and other medical treatments, and social work. Your doctor will typically order this type of care for you.

Nonmedical, in-home services include meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping and companionship. A home care aide helps with a patient’s daily needs and can be hired privately or through an agency.

If you’ve experienced one or more of the scenarios below, you may qualify for home care services:

• Trouble leaving your house or the inability to leave AND you have a new medical diagnosis, such as congestive heart failure or diabetes
• A change in your condition or worsening of symptoms
• A new medication that you are unfamiliar with and need help managing
• Recent hospitalization or discharge from a skilled nursing center

Yes, but we can help. Ask your medical provider for a referral or contact your local Sanford in-home medical agency.

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Medicare covers in-home medical services at 100% when certain conditions are met and care is prescribed by a physician. Read more: medicare.gov

Payment options:

• Long-term care insurance only covers home care if it’s part of your existing plan
• Medicare Advantage programs and most private insurance plans cover home health care but may require a copay
• VA benefits cover home health care
• Private pay if you don’t have insurance coverage or for nonmedical in-home services

In-home medical services benefit those who are at risk of falling, need support due to recent injuries or have a chronic medical condition.