Established in 1966, our Home Health has been taking care of families, friends, neighbors through in-home nursing care for over 50 years! 

Home health care is most often ordered by the physician following discharge from the hospital, acute therapy from a nursing home or it may be ordered in lieu of hospitalization. In most instances it is not expected to be long term, but rather to help the patient and/or caregivers become independent in the necessary care.

Home health nursing is skilled nursing services provided by a registered or licensed practical nurse to persons in their home.

Services Provided Include:

Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and we will provide multiple outside resources to meet loved ones needs.

  • We have NEW staff with advanced knowledge in wound care and chronic disease processes with the goal of providing intermittent care of your loved one in the comfort of their own home.   

  • NO more paper charting!!  Now using electronic medial records with LICENSED coders for accurate billing.  

 

Eligibility and Referrals:

Any person in Franklin, Williamson, Jackson or Johnson Counties who is home-bound due to a medical condition is eligible. Client referrals are accepted from physicians, family, friends, hospitals and social services agencies, provided that a physician certifies that a service is needed. Referrals can be made at any time, Sunday through Saturday.  

Length of Service and Number of Visits:

The length of care depends upon the individual’s medical condition and the type of care ordered by the physician. Services may be provided for two months up to indefinite periods of time. The number of home visits made depends on the medical condition of the patient and the type of services needed. Visits may range from daily to weekly to monthly.

Costs:

We accept most forms of  private insurance, Illinois Public Aid Medical Card and Private Pay for services. The Home Health Nursing program is certified by Medicare and is licensed by the State of Illinois.

For more information about Home Health Nursing or to make a referral for services, call (618) 998-0507 or fax: 618-998-0207.  For referrals after hours, call 618- 463-2447.  Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/bicountyhealth