Home care enables the client to remain in her/his home…and that’s usually where we’re most comfortable and secure. However, there may be times when in-home care simply isn’t practical, and all the facts and circumstances of a particular case need serious review. If Merry Home Healthcare nurse concludes home care isn’t appropriate we will let you know right away.
To give you some ideas of when home care might be the better choice, here are some circumstances where it may make sense:
- When the client is likely to thrive in her/his home environment, as opposed to the alternatives.
When the client is transitioning from a hospital or other facility, or recovering from surgery or an illness, in such cases the objective is to help the client get back to independence and the ability to handle the usual activities of daily living. - In instances where the client may be isolated, and would benefit from personal care and companionship.
- When the primary caregiver needs help and a respite.
- If there are safety issues, a lack of regular personal hygiene, poor nutrition, etc.
- If the client needs reminders to take his/her medication.
- Where the client doesn’t participate in activities that exercise her/him mentally and physically.
We bill weekly. If you’d like, we can arrange for payment to be made automatically against your credit card. Otherwise payment is due upon receipt as we pay our caregivers weekly as well.
Currently, this type of care is not covered by most private insurance, Medicare or Medicaid. However, it may be covered under a long term care policy or veteran’s benefits. Typically, the patient or a family member or other caregiver pays for the services delivered. Generations will review all financial arrangements and obligations in advance.
The staffs at merry home healthcare are trained, insured/bonded and licensed professionals who live in the communities they serve. Our healthcare professionals meet and exceed the highest competency standards in the industry. All our candidates complete a rigorous four-stage assessment, including complete background evaluation competency evaluation orientation competency evaluation continuous evaluation
Merry Home Healthcare will replace any caregiver which the client feels less than comfortable with.
