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Home Health Care at Home | HomeHealth - ChristianaCare
Our HomeHealth Services and Support
Providing in-home care for patients and their families.
In-Home Care Services We Provide
Our skilled and experienced nurses, social workers and therapists will come to your home to provide medical nursing, rehabilitation and social services, as well as personal care to help you with activities of daily living. We'll help maintain routines and simplify tasks at home to make you comfortable.
Explore our full range of home health services–designed to support safe recovery, independence and coordinated care at home.
Skilled Nursing
For patients with advanced illness who may need additional comfort-focused support, learn more about hospice care services.
After Hospital Care
Rehabilitative Services
Eligibility, Coverage & Costs
Most patients qualify with a physician’s order and a medical need for part-time skilled care at home. You may be eligible if you’re recovering from a hospital stay, managing a chronic condition or need skilled nursing or therapy at home.
We accept a range of coverage options:
- Medicare (for eligible beneficiaries)
- Medicaid
- Commercial insurance plans
- Managed care plans
Coverage, visit frequency, coinsurance, copays and deductibles vary by plan. Our team verifies benefits and explains any costs before care begins.
What Does Medicare Cover?
For eligible patients, Medicare home health services may include:
- Skilled nursing care
- Physical, occupational or speech therapy
- Medical social services
- Limited home health aide services (as part of skilled care)
Safety & Infection Prevention at Home
Your safety is our top priority. Our clinicians follow strict infection prevention protocols, including hand hygiene, proper use of protective equipment and sterile techniques for wound and line care. We also assess your home for safety risks and provide simple guidance to help prevent falls, reduce exposure and support safe recovery.
Explore ChristianaCare Safe Steps Program for tips on reducing fall risks, making simple safety modifications around the home and creating a safer environment that supports healing and independence.
On Gift, Many Possibilities
At ChristianaCare, our mission is simple and profound: we take care of people. We could not achieve this mission without the generous support of grateful patients and donors. Supporting our home health programs and services is a powerful way to show you trust us to do what’s best for you, your family and your neighbors. Your gift will make all the difference to our many neighbors who rely on ChristianaCare Home Health, across the region. Make a donation today.
Request HomeHealth Services
Take the first step toward safe, coordinated care at home. Our team will guide you through eligibility, coverage and scheduling, so you can start receiving skilled nursing, therapy or personal care tailored to your needs.
Speak with a nurse today at 888-862-0001 to get started.
New Castle County Office
Kent and Sussex County Office
Home health care provides skilled, clinician-led services at home, including:
- Nursing: Skilled clinical care such as wound care, medication management, symptom monitoring, chronic condition support and patient education to promote safe recovery.
- Physical therapy (PT): Helps improve strength, balance, mobility and endurance to support recovery and reduce fall risk.
- Occupational therapy (OT): Focuses on restoring daily living skills such as bathing, dressing and safely navigating activities at home.
- Speech-language pathology (SLP): Supports communication, cognition and swallowing challenges related to illness, injury or recovery.
- Medical social network: Guidance with care planning, caregiver support, emotional support and connection to helpful community resources.
Medicare coverage includes home health for patients who:
- Are homebound (leaving home is difficult due to your medical condition or is not recommended by your physician)
- Need skilled care such as nursing or therapy
- Have a physician's order for home health
Coverage includes skilled nursing and therapy, as long as the services are medically necessary.
A physician or authorized clinician must order home health services. A licensed clinician completes an in-home assessment and creates a personalized care plan outlining:
- Services needed (nursing or therapy)
- Visit frequency and schedule
- Recover goals and safety recommendations
Your care plan is updated regularly based on your progress.
Safety is our top priority. Clinicians follow strict protocols, including:
- Hand hygiene and personal protective equipment
- Sterile techniques for wound, line and infusion care
- Education for patients and caregivers on preventing infections
We also assess your home environment to reduce fall risks and other hazards.
Our goal is to make this time with your loved one manageable and filled with meaningful moments. For information on how we can provide the healing power of home to your entire family, call 888-862-0001.
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