Nurses and therapists come to your door and follow your doctor’s plan, so recovery and ongoing health needs can be managed in the comfort of familiar surroundings.
Home health is a group of medical services delivered at home under the direction of your physician. It is designed for people who need professional nursing or therapy but would rather heal in their own space than in a hospital or facility. A good home health team looks beyond the diagnosis. It pays attention to physical recovery, emotional well-being and daily comfort, and keeps patients and families informed, respected and involved.
Your care team follows a plan set with your doctor and updates it as you progress, so the help you receive keeps pace with what you need.
Depending on your doctor’s orders, one or several of these professionals may visit part-time to help you recover and stay safe at home.
Licensed nurses handle wound care, medications, injections and monitoring, and teach you and your family how to manage the condition.
Social workers help families find community resources, work through financial concerns and cope with the emotional side of illness or recovery.
Certified nursing assistants and aides help with bathing, dressing, grooming and other personal care that supports recovery.
Targeted exercises and training rebuild strength, balance and mobility after surgery, illness, injury or a fall.
Practical strategies and equipment make everyday tasks such as dressing, cooking and bathing easier and safer.
Support with speaking, understanding and swallowing safely after a stroke, brain injury or other condition.
Requirements vary by insurance plan, but home health generally has a few things in common. A doctor orders the care, and you will usually need to meet these conditions:
Anyone can start the conversation. A doctor, family member or friend can ask about home health, and hospitals, rehab units, nursing homes and insurance companies can make referrals too. If you are not sure where to begin, an advisor can help you understand your options and talk through what your insurance may cover.
Quick answers to what Phoenix-area families ask most often.
Home health is skilled medical care, such as nursing and therapy, ordered by a doctor. In-home care is non-medical help with daily living, such as bathing, meals, companionship and transportation. Many people use both. Learn more about in-home care.
Yes. Home health follows a plan of care overseen by a physician. Referrals can come from your doctor, a hospital, a rehab unit or a nursing home, and families can ask about it as well.
Visits are part-time and usually continue for as long as you need skilled care and are making progress. Your team reviews the plan with your doctor regularly and adjusts it as you recover.
No. Home health focuses on recovery, rehabilitation and managing health conditions. Hospice focuses on comfort for people in the last phases of a life-limiting illness. Learn more about hospice care.
Medicare, Medicaid and many private plans cover home health when their requirements are met, but coverage depends on your plan. An advisor can help you check what applies to you.
Share a few details and a Senior Care Navigator advisor will reach out to talk through your situation. It’s private and completely no-pressure.
