In-home health care involves highly skilled and qualified professionals coming directly to your home to provide nursing and personal care services. Not only is in-home health care convenient, it can function as a lower-cost alternative to inpatient care that can help cut down on hospital readmissions. Home Health of Western Colorado is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified home health agency that provides exceptional home care services for seniors in Montrose, Colorado, as well as Delta, Montrose, and Ouray counties. We collaborate with your physicians to create a plan that fits your unique needs, ensuring you get the care you need from a team that values your dignity and independence.
What Services Does Home Health of Western Colorado Provide?
Our team of licensed nurses, home health aides, and rehabilitation therapists deliver skilled nursing care, rehabilitation therapy, and personal care and support directly to patients throughout Western Colorado. Our services include:
- Recovery care following illness or surgery
- Chronic disease monitoring and management
- Medication management and education
- Pain management
- Wound care
- IV infusion therapy
- Lab testing and INR monitoring
- Pediatric acute care
- Physical therapy to improve strength and mobility
- Occupational therapy to support daily activities
- Fall prevention and safety training
- Restoring independence after illness or hospitalization
- Assistance with bathing, grooming, and dressing
- Diabetes management support
- Coordination of community resources
- Education for patients and family caregivers
- On-staff social worker
- Pediatric acute care
When In-Home Health Care May Be Recommended
There are a variety of scenarios where your physician may encourage patients to consider in-home health care, such as: following a stay in the hospital, post surgery or medical treatment, recovery and treatment due to an acute illness, situations where therapy is required to regain mobility and strength, for monitoring chronic health conditions, or when it is challenging for patients to travel to outpatient care.
Health Conditions Commonly Supported Through Home Health Care
There are many medical conditions and situations that may require home care, including:
- Stroke recovery
- Heart disease or cardiac conditions
- Diabetes management
- COPD and other respiratory conditions
- Surgery or hospitalization recovery
- Wound care and infection prevention
- Mobility challenges and fall risks
No matter your needs, the Home Health of Western Colorado team coordinates directly with your physician when creating your personalized care plan. This ensures you are getting high-quality care at home and reduces the likelihood that you will need to be admitted to the hospital.
Who Qualifies for In-Home Health Care Services?
A number of factors go into in-home health care eligibility and most people who qualify have some combination of:
- Physician referral
- Chronic health conditions
- Mobility limitations
- A recent hospital stay
- Consistent need for skilled care
As with any medical decisions, the shift to in-home care services should be led by collaboration between patient and physician.
Insurance Coverage and Payment Options for In-Home Care Services
One of the most important things to consider for any kind of health care services is cost and insurance coverage. The initial good news is that in-home care generally costs less than equivalent inpatient care. There are also many insurance and coverage options that cover the in-home care services offered by Home Health of Western Colorado, including:
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- VA Benefits — Home Care Services
- Private insurance
- Out of pocket, self-pay
We understand that cost and coverage are critical when thinking about in-home care. Our team is available to help you verify insurance coverage before beginning care.
Why Families Choose Home Health of Western Colorado
Families and seniors throughout Montrose, Delta County, and Ouray County trust Home Health of Western Colorado to deliver skilled nursing care and therapy services. Our history of providing high-quality, compassionate, and personalized care speaks for itself — we are dedicated to providing the best for each and every patient. All of the care decisions are made in conjunction with the patient’s physician and hospital team, allowing our team to completely tailor each service.
We aren’t just around for initial recovery or short-term care, either. Our team supports patients throughout the entire process and with ongoing health management needs as well. Perhaps most importantly, we are a compassionate and faith-based nonprofit health care provider, so our patients know that our only goal is to provide the best care and support possible.
Experience Quality Care With Home Health of Western Colorado
If you believe in-home care is the right choice for you or a loved one, call Home Health of Western Colorado today at (970) 240-0139 to schedule an in-home health care assessment.
Frequently Asked In-Home Health Care Questions
What is a home health agency?
Home health agencies are organizations, like Home Health of Western Colorado, that provide therapy services and skilled nursing care to patients in their homes.
What home health services are covered by Medicare?
Medicare covers services like skilled nursing care, physical and occupational therapy, medical social services, health aide care (only for those also receiving skilled nursing care), and more. See https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/home-health-services for more details.
Do I need a doctor referral for home health care?
In general, most insurance and coverage types will require assessment and referral by a health care professional before starting in-home health care services.
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