About Home health

Home health care provides short-term medical treatment for an illness or injury, with the goal of helping you recover, regain your independence and become as self-sufficient as possible. It is covered by Medicare and other insurance plans, and requires a doctor’s order. Additionally, it is the most cost-effective provider of health care in our country.

You may be a candidate for home health services if you’ve experienced a recent decline in your ability to perform daily tasks like getting dressed or walking. Frequent falls, recent hospitalization, a recent surgical procedure, the need for short-term skilled nursing or the onset of a new illness can also signal the need for additional care. Likewise, difficulty leaving your home due to pain, limited mobility, shortness of breath or balance issues. Speak to your medical care provider to determine if home health services are needed. To receive home health services, you must have a professional referral or prescription.

Home health care is typically covered through insurance. Most services are paid for by Medicare Part A, managed care plans or commercial insurance providers. Before care begins, our team will work with you to confirm your coverage and make sure you understand any out-of-pocket costs.

Goodwin Home Health services provide clinical care for those who have a chronic medical condition or are home bound while recovering from illness, injury or surgery. You can receive home health services to meet short-term care needs. Health insurance typically covers it. 

Goodwin Home Care services provide personal care assistance, such as bathing, feeding or dressing, to those who need help to live comfortably and safely in their home. You can receive these services to meet either short-term or long-term care needs. To cover the costs of this type of care, you would either pay privately or use long-term care insurance reimbursement based on your plan.