Home-Based Services

In-home care and services at Good Samaritan

Good Samaritan offers a wide variety of home-based services to help you or your loved one thrive at home.

You can choose from customized, quality medical or nonmedical services to support you as you recover from an illness or injury or manage an ongoing condition.

Our team is dedicated to helping you reach your goals.

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Which home-based service is right for you?

Aging in place means staying in your home as you get older instead of moving somewhere else. Medical and nonmedical services can help you age in place with confidence.

Choose from these home-based services.

  • Home health
    Our medical home health services help with chronic illness management and recovery from an injury, surgery or serious illness. Our services are designed to help you regain your independence and avoid hospital readmission.
  • Home care
    Our nonmedical services include housekeeping, cooking, shopping, companionship and personal care.

 

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Home-based services FAQs

Learn more about home-based services.

  • Does Medicare cover home health care?

    To receive Medicare coverage for health care services in your home, the following conditions must be met:

    • You are enrolled in Medicare
    • You are seeing a doctor for the condition that requires home care services
    • Your doctor says you need intermittent skilled nursing care, physical therapy, speech therapy or occupational therapy because of an illness or injury
    • You’ve seen a physician within the last 90 days or within 30 days of the start of home health care services, or you’ve been seen in an acute or post-acute setting by a physician who has admitting and treating privileges in that location
    • Your physician certifies that you are homebound, meaning you cannot leave your home due to your injury or illness, or that leaving your home is a taxing effort that requires assistance

    If these criteria are met, Medicare may cover intermittent or part-time care. Generally, the care must be provided fewer than seven days a week, or fewer than eight hours a day. If requested by your doctor, Medicare may cover some exceptions for additional care.

  • Does Good Samaritan provide in-home care services with staff trained in dementia support?

    Yes, our home health care teams offer specialized services for people who have cognitive disabilities such as Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and brain injuries.

  • What types of in-home assistance can help me maintain my independence after a hospital visit?

    Home health care provides customized medical assistance and rehabilitation therapy to help you successfully live in your home for as long as possible. Our team respects and listens to your needs, helps you understand your doctor’s orders and creates a customized care plan.

  • Are there any specific in-home care programs for seniors with mobility challenges?

    Yes, Good Samaritan offers mobile outpatient therapy programs for those recovering from joint replacement or other types of surgery. Our expert occupational and physical therapists can also help those who would like to gain strength to help prevent falls.

  • How do I start the process of getting in-home care from Good Samaritan?

    We will work with you to determine the best option for you or a loved one.

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