Full-Service Home Health in the Chicagoland Area
Entera Healthcare provides high quality care in communities in the Chicagoland area.
What is Home Health?
At Entera Healthcare, we understand that each patient has unique needs. We also understand there is no “one-size-fits-all” solution when it comes to healthcare. Home Health is a great option for those who need extra assistance, but do not need to be in a hospital or other care facility.
What is Hospice Care?
Hospice care is an affirmation of life that focuses on comfort, pain-free care when a loved one is faced with a terminal illness. Meet the Entera Home Health & Hospice team and see what services are available to you and your family.
A Team You Can Trust
Our team-oriented approach to hospice care includes medical, social, emotional and spiritual support to guide you and your family through this difficult time. An experienced care team will tailor and deliver a individually-focused care plan to meet your needs and preferences.
Testimonial
I just want to drop you a quick note to let you know that I recently had an excellent experience with the home health and physical therapy services I received from your agency, ordered by Dr. Joseph D'Silva from IBJ.
My providers were Maria and Rudel. Both were consistently caring and competent. They were always prompt, with excellent communication skills; they were just very nice and reassuring. I was contacted by Maria even as I was leaving the hospital and then she visited me on my first morning after discharge. My physical therapy started immediately and Rudel's persistence and techniques got me moving and healing immediately and progressively. I loved working with both of them. You need to congratulate them - they are employees you should treasure.
Thanks again. I will recommend your agency as the opportunity arises. I have also mentioned this to Dr. D'Silva as he initiated the oder taught me so much about a subject I thought I was already an expert on: myself!
—Judie S.
Frequently Asked Questions
See some frequently asked questions and answers or learn more by clicking the “Read Home Health FAQs” button below.
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The primary differences between the two services depend on the stage of the patient's illness progression.
Home health is beneficial for patients that are recovering from an illness or injury, needing to restore function through therapy, or those recently diagnosed with a chronic disease.
Hospice services are beneficial for patients that are nearing end-of-life, specifically those with an illness prognosis of six months or less.
Visit our Home Health vs. Hospice page to learn more, or take our Homebound Assessment and Hospice Quiz to get an idea of the right fit. Please contact us with any questions as well.
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Hospice is a form of care tailored specifically for the needs of individuals and families facing a life-limiting illness. A diverse medical care team works together to manage pain, increase comfort, and support every aspect of a patient’s physical, emotional, and spiritual health. The goal of Hospice Care is to help people live their last days with respect, peace and dignity.
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Most families choose Hospice Care when a loved one is diagnosed with an illness that can’t be cured. We recommend speaking with your loved one’s physician to discuss care options. If they believe that Hospice Care is the right choice, they’ll provide a referral. We are also available to speak with you about care options and to coordinate with your loved one’s physician. If the patient does not have a physician, we are able to provide a referral. Click here for contact information.
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Home health allows patients to receive the most effective and up-to-date medical treatments in the home setting. Patients and their families are able to retain control of their environments and be actively involved in their own care while attaining their optimum level of health.
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Most health plans cover Hospice, including Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance. Even if an individual doesn’t have insurance, hospice is still an option. We will not turn away any patients who need comfort and care during the last stages of their lives.
