Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Home Health Care Provider

The older we get, the more help we need. At a certain point, it becomes impractical to rely on ourselves for getting quality health care. While some seniors are perfectly willing and able to visit their doctor’s office on a regular basis, others simply can’t get there. That’s where home health care comes into play. Home health care is essentially low to mid-level health care that comes to you, instead of you going to them. Typically this means nursing units come take care of you rather than a physician making a house call. The most common way to find a home health care provider is by asking your physician for a recommendation. However, if you’re weighing your options, there are eight questions to ask that will help you make your decision.

Is this Home Health Care Agency accredited, and how long have they been in service?

Will my insurance cover this cost?

What types of services do you offer, and can you make an individualized care plan?

When are caregivers available and are they employees or 3rd party  contractors?

Key Points:

  • 1At a certain point, many seniors need home health care.
  • 2Typically, home health care involves nursing units who come into your home to care for a senior, rather than a physician making a house call.
  • 3Choosing the right home health care service is essential, so consider these eight important questions when weighing your options.


The most common way to find a home health care provider is by asking your physician for a recommendation.

Read the full article at: https://aginginhome.com/questions-home-health-care-provider/

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Frank Delaware
28. April 2017
Frank Delaware
28. April 2017
Thank you for all this great information about choosing a home health care. I really like that you will be able to get your insurance to cover it. I know that she would like to not have to worry about paying the whole thing.

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