Home Health Care

Home health care services and skilled therapy are covered by Medicare, but patients must meet 4 specific criteria in order to be eligible.

“Home care” and “home health care” are two terms that are often used interchangeably, but they are very different in what they offer. Learn what senior care services each provides to determine the best fit for your needs.

Whether a senior requires temporary help at home following discharge or requires permanent support to avoid placement in a long-term care facility, in-home care services can be customized to meet their unique needs.

The terms skilled nursing facility (SNF) and nursing home are used interchangeably to describe residential long-term care settings for seniors. Skilled nursing care, as a service, can be provided by a home health aide in a senior's home.