Frequently Asked Questions
Home Health
What is Home Health Care?
Home health care allows individuals to receive high-quality medical care and support within the comfort of their own homes. Our services empower patients to manage health needs while maintaining independence and familiar surroundings.
Who may benefit from Home Health services?
Home health care services are typically recommended for individuals who have difficulty leaving their homes due to illness, injury, or other medical conditions. This may include seniors, individuals recovering from surgery, or those with chronic illnesses.
What is an interdisciplinary team?
Our interdisciplinary team unites professionals across multiple disciplines like nursing, therapy, and social work. This integrated approach ensures all aspects of your health and well-being are supported.
How does Amavi involve patients and families?
We believe in empowering patients and families through open communication and education. Our team keeps you informed and actively addresses any questions to make you a key partner in the care process.
How often will the care team visit?
Visit frequency is tailored to your specific health needs and goals, ranging from multiple weekly visits to monthly check-ins. Our team coordinates an optimal schedule with you.
Who pays for Home Health?
Amavi works closely with families to navigate payment options which may include Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance coverage or other resources. We ensure you understand costs upfront.
How do I get started with Amavi Home Health?
If you could benefit from home health services, your first step is to reach out to our caring team. We will guide you through the process of getting a physician referral and determining your eligibility.
What is the admission process?
The journey starts with a referral from your physician. Our team then conducts an in-depth consultation to evaluate your needs and design a personalized care plan in collaboration with you and your medical team.
What types of services does Amavi provide?
Our services are tailored to each patient's unique needs and may include skilled nursing care, physical/occupational/speech therapy, medication management, wound care, and assistance with daily living activities.
How do I know if Home Health is appropriate?
A physician's order is required for home health services. You or your loved one may qualify if you have a medical condition requiring skilled care or therapies and have difficulty leaving home safely without assistance.
Hospice
What is Hospice Care?
Hospice care provides comprehensive medical, emotional and spiritual support for individuals facing a life-limiting illness. Our goal is to maximize comfort and quality of life during this delicate time.
What services does Hospice Care provide?
Our hospice services encompass all aspects of patient care, including pain/symptom management, personal care assistance, spiritual counseling, bereavement support for families, and any needed medical equipment or supplies.
Who is eligible for Hospice Care?
Patients who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness and have a prognosis of six months or less to live, as certified by a physician. The focus is on comfort care rather than curative treatment.
What is the role of the family in Hospice Care?
The family is an integral part of hospice care. The hospice team works closely with the family to provide care and support, educate them on how to care for the patient, and help them cope with emotional and practical issues.
Can a patient be discharged from Hospice Care?
Yes, if a patient's condition improves and they no longer meet the criteria necessary for hospice care, they can be discharged from hospice and return to routine medical treatment or other care settings.
How can Hospice Care benefit the patient and family?
Hospice provides tailored care designed to offer comfort and dignity to the patient, while also providing emotional and practical support to the family during and after the end-of-life process. It allows the patient to spend their final months surrounded by their loved ones in a familiar setting.
Who pays for Hospice?
In most cases, hospice care is entirely covered by Medicare, which means there are minimal out-of-pocket expenses for the patient or their family. Most private health insurance plans and Medicaid also cover hospice services. Our team helps families navigate costs.
What is the admission process?
The process starts with your physician providing a referral that recommends hospice care based on your terminal diagnosis and prognosis. Our hospice team will then meet with you and your loved ones to fully understand your needs and design a personalized hospice plan.
How do I get started with Amavi Hospice?
If you feel hospice may be the right care choice for you or your loved one, please give us a call for a consultation. We can help facilitate the physician referral process and evaluate your loved one's eligibility for admission to our hospice program.
Where is Hospice Care provided?
One of the greatest benefits of hospice is that care comes to the patient, wherever they call home - whether that's a private residence, assisted living facility, or inpatient hospice center. Our hospice team tends to patients in their preferred setting.