Visiting nurses and therapists provide skilled care if the person's doctor orders home health care. Residents can get on-site attention for minor emergencies but are taken to a hospital for emergency care. Home Health Care People who meet certain eligibility requirements may get skilled and support services in their home. If the doctor orders it, one may receive nursing services , physical therapy , occupational therapy , and speech therapy , dietitian services , social work , and home health aide services. These are considered skilled services.
People can also receive support services in their home.
These services include meal delivery, companion visits, homemaker and grocery shopping and other similar services. Skilled and support services may be paid for by Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurances. Each payer has its own rules and criteria regarding payment. Medicaid offers reimbursement for personal care service in 31 states. The consumer is paid by the state as the employer of the personal care aide or attendant.