Home care is care provided in your home by companions, Home Health Aides or Certified Nursing Assistants.
What kind of services are provided?
Assistance with activities of daily living (ADL’s) such as dressing, bathing, toileting and personal hygiene. Other services may include but are not limited to medication reminders, light housekeeping, cooking, running errands and escorting clients to appointments and social events.
What is the difference between skilled home care and non-medical home care?
Skilled home care can include care from a Registered Nurse, a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or a Speech Therapist. It is usually arranged for you following a hospitalization or stay in a rehabilitation center. You must qualify for skilled home care.
Non-medical home care are staff that support you in everyday activities to enable you to maintain your independence in your home and community. You choose to have this type of home care to improve your quality of life.
How is home care paid for?
Skilled home care is generally paid for by medical insurance, sometimes needs to be pre-approved and must be prescribed by a physician.
Non-medical home care is private pay. Some disability and Long Term Care insurances will pay for this care as well.
How do I know which type of care I qualify for?
The owner of Happier At Home Care, LLC, Lisa Morvillo is a licensed Social Worker and Case Manager who will help determine your level of needs and coverage.
