Support, Guidance and Care – Right from the Start
Starting home health care can feel overwhelming, especially during a time of illness, recovery or transition. Concordia-IRMC VNA is here to guide you through each step, helping you understand your options and feel confident about what comes next.
Whether you are planning ahead or responding to a recent hospital stay or diagnosis, our team walks alongside patients and families with compassion, clarity and personalized support.
What Is Home Health Care?
Home health care provides skilled medical services in the comfort of your own home. Care is delivered by licensed nurses and therapists, in coordination with a physician, to support recovery, manage health conditions and help individuals remain safely at home.
Services may include skilled nursing, rehabilitation therapies, education, and specialty support – tailored to each person’s medical needs, goals and daily routines.
When Home Health Care May Be Appropriate
Home health care is often recommended when someone needs skilled medical support but does not require hospitalization. It may be appropriate:
- After a hospital or rehabilitation stay
- During recovery from surgery, illness, or injury
- When managing chronic or complex health conditions
- When a physician determines skilled care is needed at home
Our team can help you understand whether home health care may be right for your situation.
How to Begin Home Health Care Services
Getting started with home health care typically follows a few simple steps:
1. A Physician Referral
Home health care services are provided through a physician referral. A doctor, hospital care team or specialist may recommend home health care and submit the referral on your behalf.
Patients always have the right to choose their home health provider. If home health services are recommended, you or your family may request Concordia-IRMC VNA, and our team will work closely with your physician to coordinate care.
2. Eligibility and Coverage Review
Once a referral is received, Concordia-IRMC VNA reviews eligibility and insurance coverage. Many services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance when criteria are met.
3. Personalized Care Planning
Our clinicians work with you, your family and your physician to create a personalized care plan based on medical needs, goals and preferences.
4. Care Begins at Home
Licensed nurses, therapists and care team members visit the home to provide skilled care, education and ongoing support – helping patients heal, regain confidence and remain safely at home.