What are the benefits of home health care?
Home health care is frequently ordered by physicians for the following reasons:
- Shorter recovery time. Many studies have shown that people recover quicker in their homes with home health care.
- Comfort. There is no place like home! People prefer the comfort and privacy of their home to enhance their recovery.
- Convenience. Home health care is simple. All care comes to you at your home. This avoids disruption of your lifestyle and aids in the healing process.
- Frequent monitoring. Home health care is provided on a regular schedule, as well as an emergency basis. Your home health care provider will carry out physician orders and teach family members about your condition and the care you need.
- Lower cost. Many studies have proven that home health care is less expensive than care provided in a hospital or long-term care facility.
Who is eligible for home health care?
You may be eligible for home health care if you are currently enrolled in the Medicare or Medicaid programs and meet certain guidelines. These guidelines usually include:
- Requiring considerable assistance and effort to leave home
- Needing skilled care by a nurse or a physical therapist
- Being under the care of a physician
If you have private insurance or are a member of a health maintenance organization (HMO) and would like to find out if you are eligible for our services, contact your physician or call Tanner Home Health directly at 770.834.5438. We will evaluate and research your needs and eligibility. There is no charge for this assessment.
Where can I receive home care?
Home healthcare services are provided in your home. Your home may not only be your house, but also a family member’s home or a personal care home.
What services does home care provide?
You may receive home health care by our professionals on an intermittent basis. We are on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week to answer questions and to provide assistance in your home. We have one single focus: quality care for our patients.