The Comfort of Home
Like many people, you probably would prefer to recover from an illness or surgical procedure in the comfort and privacy of your own home. Medical research reports that when a skilled team of specialists provides home health care, patients recover more quickly, experience better outcomes and are satisfied with the experience.
The goal of home health care is to provide quality care in a safe environment so that patients can maintain their independent lifestyles. When you choose the comprehensive home health care services of Cleveland Clinic, you receive the highest quality home health care available.
About Home Care
Cleveland Clinic provides the full range of services designed to meet your individual needs. For example, if you need physical therapy as you recover from knee surgery, our physical therapist will be there to help you get back on your feet. If you need help understanding your diagnosis and medications, or managing your blood pressure, our nursing professionals will assist you.
You will find that the road to recovery is much smoother — and shorter — with Cleveland Clinic Home Care by your side. Call to find out more information at 216.444.HOME (4663).
Generally, clients qualify for home care services if they:
- are under the care of a physician who will provide an order
- require skilled services from a nurse or therapist
- have care needs that are intermittent, rather than continuous
- are unable to leave home except on a limited basis
Services that are available to you include:
- assessments and evaluations
- skilled nursing
- physical therapy
- occupational therapy
- speech therapy
- nutritional therapy
- medical social services
- home health aides
We offer specialized care and services for patients with the following:
- heart conditions
- diabetes
- pulmonary disorders
- infusion therapy
- orthopaedic needs
- wound management
- maternal/infant care
- pediatrics
- behavioral health
- pre-hospice
Professional Care Specialists
Our professionals are trained and experienced in home care; they include registered nurses, medical social workers, home health aides, dietitians, and physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapists. Our service is backed by the world-class reputation of Cleveland Clinic.
Our home care specialists will educate and direct you to become an active participant in your health care. Learning about your medications, their intended actions and side effects, and tracking your response to them are just a few examples of how you will be involved in your care so that you can become as independent as possible.
If physical treatments or procedures, such as dressing changes or measuring your blood pressure, are part of your care plan, you will be taught and supported through the steps until you or your caregiver can safely perform these activities without professional assistance.
Requesting Home Care
Although anyone may request home care, all services must be ordered by a physician. Patients, physicians or family members can request services by calling 216.444.HOME (4663) or 800.263.0403, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
You do not have to be in the hospital to request home care services. Patients at home or those being cared for in an outpatient setting, such as the emergency room or ambulatory clinics, may also be appropriate candidates for home care services.
If you are hospitalized, your home care clinicians—in collaboration with your physician, case manager or hospital discharge planner—will provide you with the appropriate information for planning your home care services. Following your discharge from the hospital, a member of the home care team will contact you directly to introduce themselves and arrange your first visit.
If you are not hospitalized, a home care representative will telephone you to discuss your needs, explain available services and review insurance coverage options. The representative will also ask you for a brief health history. Services generally start within 24 hours from this initial call, as long as a doctor’s order is available.
Home care services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most major insurance plans. For your convenience, our staff will contact your insurance carrier to determine your exact coverage. You will be informed of the extent of this coverage and any potential financial liability before services begin.
Your Home Health Care Team
Your home care team includes the staff who will be visiting and providing direct care to you, as well as a host of support staff at the home care office, all of whom work closely with your doctor to plan, monitor and evaluate the outcomes of your care. In this way, your progress can be assessed regularly and your treatment plans modified as needed, assuring you the appropriate care to speed your recovery.
Areas Served
Cleveland Clinic Home Care serves the following counties: Ashtabula, Columbiana, Cuyahoga, Erie, Geauga, Huron, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit and Trumbull.
Why Choose Cleveland Clinic?
Experience:
Cleveland Clinic Home Care is backed by the resources of Cleveland Clinic, which is consistently recognized as one of the top hospitals in the United States. Our Home Care professionals serve over 1,000 new clients each month.
Access:
Clients can reach Home Care staff 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Convenience:
We directly bill insurance companies, Medicare and Medicaid for services.
Credentials:
Cleveland Clinic Home Care is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO) and is certified by the state of Ohio to participate in the Medicare/Medicaid program. We are the preferred home care provider for Cleveland Clinic Health System Hospitals, which include Cleveland Clinic, Euclid, Fairview, Hillcrest, Huron, Lakewood, Lutheran, Marymount and South Pointe hospitals.
Cleveland Clinic Home Care does not provide emergency care. In a medical emergency, call 911 or the local emergency number for your area.
Contact Us
Find more information at 216.444.HOME (4663).
