What is Home Health Care?
Home health care is skilled medical care provided in the comfort of a patient’s home. Through a physician referral, patients receive care from licensed professionals such as registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and other clinical specialists.
Home health care can support recovery after an illness, surgery or hospitalization, help manage chronic or complex health conditions and provide the skilled care individuals need to remain safely and independently at home.
What Does Home Health Care Actually Include?
Home health care services are tailored to each patient’s medical needs and physician-referred plan of care. Depending on individual needs, Concordia’s home health services may include skilled nursing, therapy, home health aides, social services, family education and specialty services.
Skilled Nursing
- A registered nurse or licensed practical nurse visits your loved one at home to provide skilled medical care, including: Wound care and dressing changes
- Managing medications and educating patients on how to take them safely
- Monitoring vital signs and changes in condition
Communicating with the patient’s physician about their care.
Therapy Services
After a surgery, fall, stroke or serious illness, regaining strength and function is a top priority. Concordia provides:
- Physical Therapy to rebuild strength, balance and safe movement
- Occupational Therapy to help with everyday tasks like dressing, cooking and safely navigating the home
- Speech Therapy to address swallowing, speech and cognitive challenges
Home Health Aides
As part of an individualized plan of care, home health aides can assist with personal care like bathing and grooming under nursing supervision. These services are clinically directed and tied to the patient’s medical needs.
Social Services
A serious health situation rarely affects just the patient. Concordia’s social workers help patients and families navigate resources, next steps and the emotional challenges that can accompany a serious health condition.
Family Education
Nurses and other members of the care team provide education and guidance to help patients, family members and caregivers better understand the plan of care and confidently support recovery at home.
Specialty Services
Some patients need support that goes beyond standard home health care. In addition to skilled nursing and therapy, Concordia Specialty Services offer a specialized clinical pathway for patients managing chronic or complex health conditions, with services designed to support physical, spiritual, emotional and psychological well-being.
Services vary by agency and may include:
Palliative Care
Focused on relieving pain, managing symptoms and improving quality of life for patients living with serious or advanced illness. Palliative care may be provided alongside active medical treatment and is distinct from hospice care.
Spiritual Care
Qualified spiritual care counselors provide compassionate spiritual and emotional support to patients and families as part of the broader care team, with respect for each individual’s beliefs, values and faith background.
Diabetes Education
Provides education and support to help patients and families better understand blood sugar management, medications, monitoring devices and day-to-day diabetes care.
Mental Health Services
Provides specialized psychiatric nursing care in the home to support patients managing behavioral health conditions as part of their overall plan of care.
Lymphedema Therapy
Provides specialized therapy, education and support to help patients manage swelling, improve mobility and function, and better manage lymphedema at home.
Virtual Visits
Virtual visits can complement in-person care and help patients stay connected with their care team. Concordia can also coordinate virtual physician appointments with the patient and a family member to support communication and collaboration.
Who pays for home health care?
Home health care may be covered by Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance, depending on your eligibility and the services you need. Medicare, for example, generally covers eligible home health services when they are ordered by a healthcare provider, the patient is considered homebound and certain requirements are met.
Because coverage can vary based on your individual needs and insurance plan, it’s important to understand what benefits are available to you. At Concordia, our team can help you navigate your home health benefits, answer your questions and make it easier to access the care and support you need at home.
Concordia Home Health Agencies
Concordia Visiting Nurses
Cabot
613 N. Pike Road
Cabot, PA 16023
724-352-6200
Baden
1525 Beaver Road
Baden, PA 15005
724-869-8669
South
131 Hillpointe Drive
Canonsburg, PA 15317
1-844-942-9700