Why HomeHealth Care Can Help You Thrive at Home

You want a home health team experienced in managing your condition and recovery goals. ChristianaCare HomeHealth provides coordinated care for patients of all ages – from after-hospital support to ongoing care at home, as well as hospital care at home when a higher level of care is needed in the home setting.

Services include skilled nursing, rehabilitative therapies (PT/OT/SLT) and medical social workers for care planning and resources. We also offer pain management and infusion therapy when needed.

Our clinical team adapts your care as needs change, supporting safe recovery, improved function and independence at home.

ChristianaCare HomeHealth is accredited by the Joint Commission’s Home Care Accreditation Program, Medicare-certified and licensed by the state of Delaware, reflecting a strong commitment to safety and quality care. ChristianaCare’s nurses, including HomeHealth nurses, are also part of a four-time Magnet® Designation health system recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence and patient-centered care.

Home health supports recovery where patients are most comfortable – at home. Clinical benefits include safe transitions after hospitalization, reduced risk of complications, improved mobility and function through therapy, better medication management and strong outcomes for many medications. Care plans are personalized and adjusted as patients progress.

Medicare may cover home health if you:

• Are under a doctor's care and have a plan of care
• Need intermittent skilled services (nursing, PT, OT or speech therapy)
• Are considered homebound (leaving home requires significant effort)

Coverage is based on medical necessity and must be periodically reviewed by your clinician.

Look for agencies that are Medicare-certified and track performance using standardized measures. You can review ratings and patient outcomes through Medicare's Care Compare tool, including CMS Star Ratings for quality and patient experience.

Also look for performance under the Home Health Quality Reporting Program (HHQRP), which tracks measures such as functional improvement, symptom control and hospital readmissions.

It's also helpful to ask about hospitalization rates, patient satisfaction and how care teams coordinate with your doctor.

Home health provides clinical, short-term medical care, like nursing and therapy, ordered by a doctor. Home care (also called personal care) focuses on non-medical support, such as help with bathing, dressing, meal prep and companionship. Some patients may benefit from both.

In many cases, home health can begin within 24 to 48 hours after hospital discharge, depending on your needs and referral timing. Services are typically short-term and goal-focused, lasting a few weeks to a few months, with visit frequency decreasing as you improve.

Working closely with your physician is central to care at home. ChristianaCare HomeHealth partners with your doctor from the start and whenever your condition or treatment changes. We provide regular updates and adjust your plan of care as needed so your care stays coordinated, responsive and aligned with your goals.

Care needs don't always follow a schedule. Whether it's nights, weekends or holidays, ChristianaCare HomeHealth is here to support you. Our team is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, so you can reach us whenever you need guidance or care.