What is Home Health?
Home health can help patients avoid unnecessary hospitalizations, speed up recovery time, and allow them to stay in their own homes where they can feel safe and secure.
What is Home Health?
At Entera Home Health, 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 Care is a great option for those who need extra assistance, but do not need to be in a hospital or other care facility. Our services can help patients avoid unnecessary hospitalizations, speed up recovery time, and allow them to stay in their own homes where they can feel safe and secure.
What are the benefits?
The Home Health option allows patients to recover from an illness in the comfort of their own home. The patient can remain independent, continue their daily routine, and recover with a low level of stress. We want patients and loved ones to be confident in the care they receive so we evaluate their homes during the initial assessment to ensure there are not any hazards.
Our Promise
Each care plan will be unique and specially tailored to fit a patient’s needs
We will provide a clear explanation of each part of the care plan
Physicians, nurses, therapists, and other members of the care team will work closely together and adjust care plans as necessary
We will place the emotional and physical well-being of the patient as our first priority
Who is eligible for home health?
Patients may be eligible if:
There is a physician’s order for skilled home health services
The patient is homebound
The majority of home health care focuses on:
Helping patients recover from an illness, injury, or surgery
Providing patient and caregiver education
Increasing independence or managing a chronic, ongoing illness (such as heart disease, pulmonary disease, or kidney disease)
Frequently Asked Questions
See some frequently asked questions and answers or learn more by clicking the “Read All 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.
