When you are looking for home health care services in Arizona for a loved one, you want to be sure you are hiring people who will give the best level of care. This can become overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time looking for these types of services. At Aleca, we want to make the process as easy as possible. That’s why we’ve compiled helpful information to help guide you in the right direction. From questions you’ll want to ask to different factors to consider, we have you covered.
Qualities to Look for in a Home Health Care Service Team
Not all home health care services are created equal. When choosing home health care, you want to look for these qualities to help assure you are getting the best care possible.
Medicare Certified Team
Medicare Part A and/or Part B will cover eligible home health services as long as you need part-time-skilled services and are homebound.[1] To qualify, the home health care agency must be Medicare certified. Certification means that the agency meets state and feral requirements for care.
Covered home health services include:
- Durable medical equipment
- Medically necessary part-time or intermittent skilled nursing care
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Part-time, periodic home health aide care
Credentialed Staff
Any home health care agency you hire should have licensed and credentialed staff members. You not only want them to have the proper background and education but also to have gone thorough background checks. Since caregivers will be inside the home, you want to ensure your loved one’s safety and the quality of care they receive.
As you check credentials, ask about the qualifications of the team members who will specifically be assigned to your loved one. You want to be sure the person has the experience necessary.
Solid Reputation
An agency that has a strong reputation and comes referred always provides families peace of mind. This means that other people have found them to offer excellent services. These are always a good place to start. When it comes to home health care services in Arizona, Aleca has a long history of providing solid care and has earned a 4.9 rating on Google with several exceptional reviews.
Smooth Transition
If your loved one is going home from the hospital to receive home health care services, look for a team that will make the transition smooth. You want to have the proper care in place for your loved one when they arrive home. This means having a care plan that includes all the services they need. Be sure everyone is on the same page so your loved one gets the care they deserve.
Questions to Ask When Looking for Home Health Care Services in Arizona
When you’re looking for quality home health care services in Arizona, here are several questions you’ll want to ask before making a decision:
- What home health care services do you provide?
- Are there limits on the types of services provided?
- Do you get inspected by an outside organization? If so, who and how frequently?
- What quality measures do you have in place?
- How do you handle patient issues and concerns?
- Do you have staff available 24 hours, seven days a week?
As you gather the answers to these questions, you will know if the agency you are considering provides the services your loved one needs and if there are limits. You’ll also have clarity regarding availability and how the agency handles concerns. When you find an agency that gives the answers you’re looking for, you’ll know that you have found the exemplary home health care service for your loved one.
Home Health Care Services from Aleca
At Aleca, we offer a wide range of home health care services. These services include:
- Skilled Nursing
- Occupational & Physical therapy
- Speech therapy
- Medical social workers
Our team strives to provide patient-centered home health services through physician-led care teams. We offer care for patients recovering from surgery as well as several health conditions. For more information on how you can receive quality home health care services for your loved one, call us today or contact us online.
Sources:
[1] https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/home-health-services
Dan is Vice President, Marketing of the Alumus family of companies. A Seattle native, he earned his BA in Humanities and Political Science at Evergreen State College. He started his career as a newspaper columnist, eventually transitioning into marketing and tech writing for Microsoft and several other startups. He later launched a successful creative agency focused on branding, digital marketing, and content production in Los Angeles, where he worked for several nursing and behavioral health clients, eventually becoming the National Marketing Director for one of them.
He has taught Vipassana mindfulness meditation and MBSR and spends whatever free time he has with his son snowboarding, hiking, and camping in the mountains.