Frequently Asked Questions

Home health services cover a wide range of personal care services performed within the patient’s home. It is a convenient and cost-effective alternative to receiving comparable care at a hospital, assisted living facility, nursing home, or rehabilitation clinic. These services may be covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or other insurance plans. In order to receive medical care, it is necessary to first receive a doctor’s referral. Non-medical care, such domiciliary care, does not require a referral, however. It is important to discuss you or your loved one’s needs to ensure that we can provide comprehensive care, such as in-home nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medication management, IV therapy, and wound care. We work closely with every patient to ensure that he or she receives the best registered nurse, licensed therapist, or experienced caregiver to suit his or her needs. RNs or LPNs provide more advanced skilled care, including: Skilled Nursing evaluations Observation & assessment Catheter Care Cardiac Rehabilitation Congestive Heart Failure Pre & Post Heart Transplant Inotropic Home IV Therapy Tracheostomy Care Wound care & dressings Wound Vac care Injections Physical therapy Intravenous therapy Tube feedings & care Ostomy care & teaching Diabetic care & teaching Disease process education Post Stroke care Hypertension, congestive heart failure (CHF) & Emphysema (COPD) care Medication Management Patient & Family Teaching Specialty Services - Depending on the needs of the client and the resources of the home health care agency, additional services may include: Medical Social Worker Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Speech Therapy

Golden Years Home Health services are intended to provide patients of all ages and their families with high-quality personal care in the privacy and comfort of home. Whether an individual has suffered an injury, illness, disability or the affects of aging, we can provide the appropriate services to assist him or her and work to restore as much independence and self-reliance as possible. Receiving home health services not only reduces the risk of readmissions to the hospital, it also improves a patient’s ability to heal and gives his or her loved ones the peace of mind and respite of knowing a qualified healthcare provider is available for their loved one. Our patients include: Elderly patients Patients who require complex medical treatment and monitoring Post-operative patients Patients recovering from an accident or injury Patients with mental health issues Patients with chronic diseases and disabilities

Golden Years Home Health is committed to providing the highest-quality professional medical and personal care from the comfort and convenience of our patients’ homes. Every healthcare professional, therapist, home health aid, and caregiver has been carefully screened to meet our standards of excellence, education, compassion, and skill. We continually evaluate our staff members’ performances to ensure that our patients receive exceptional care. We believe that regardless of an individual’s health or abilities, you or your loved one deserves the dignity and security of remaining at home while also receiving the best medical and personal care available. Rather than having to pay for extended hospital stays or relocating to an assisted living facility or nursing home, The Doctor’s Choice allows patients to receive needed assistance without the distraction or stress of leaving home. Many studies have proven that being able to remain at home can actually improve a patient’s recovery times, emotional and psychological well-being, and overall quality of life.

SKILLED MEDICAL CARE: Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care, Private Insurance and Private Payors all can pay for Skilled Nursing Services. These services must be ordered by a physician and may only be covered for a specific amount of time or “visits”.

Depending on your eligibility, Medicare, Medicaid, workers’ compensation, private health insurance, and veterans’ benefits may cover the costs of our home health services. We will coordinate with your insurance provider to determine your level of coverage. Alternatively, we also accept private payment. We hope to make the payment process as simple and convenient as possible and will work with you to reach an appropriate arrangement.

Yes. All in-home medical services require direct orders from the physician and are carried out under their supervision, just as though they were in a medical facility.

In-home services, both skilled medical are available 7 days a week, 365 days a year. This flexibility has proven to avert unnecessary trips to the emergency room. Golden Years Home Health does it’s best to accommodate all your scheduling needs.

The Golden Years Home Health Skilled Medical Professional Team is comprised of Registered and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Medical Social Workers and Home Health Aides.