Skilled home health care in Pell City by Ascension at Home together with Compassus
Choosing the right comfort care at the right time is a decision you don’t have to make alone. We offer seamless support from occasional visits from a home health nurse to in-home hospice support and options for 24/7 inpatient care.
What Is In-Home Health Care?
In-home health care from Compassus provides a unique solution for individuals needing high-quality, compassionate care that can be customized to fit the needs of each patient. From experienced medical professionals to skilled social workers, our team provides personalized support and comfort as you or your loved one navigate life’s journey.
With in-home services ranging from skilled nursing visits, personal care assistance, and prescription access, our team provides access to personalized, quality care to support our patients and their families with respect and dignity, allowing them to stay in the comfort and security of their own homes while living out their best possible life. We can do that with our skilled home health care services.
Is Skilled Home Health Care Different From Home Personal Care?
You may hear the terms home health care or skilled home health care interchangeably with personal or companion care. It’s important to understand the difference. While home personal care services may assist with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation, home health care is more medically focused.
Skilled home health care includes nursing care, physical or occupational therapy, or home medical social work. With qualified home health care from Compassus, you can receive the specialized support you need to manage your medical condition, recover from an injury or surgery, or cope with a severe illness. To better understand skilled home health care, Compassus offers resources such as:
Skilled nursing
- Wound care
- Post-Operative Care
- Home infusion therapy
- Part-time or intermittent home health aides for personal care
- Catheter Placement and Care
- Colostomy and Ileostomy Management
- Cardiac and Respiratory Management
- Monitoring vital signs
- Pain management
- Catheter care and education
- Laboratory Services
Therapy Services
- Reducing fall risks
- Gait training
- Strengthening exercises
- Equipment needs evaluation
- Speech Therapy
Medical Social Services
- Short- and-long-term care planning
- Counseling, crisis management and guidance with insurance
- Assistance with home medical equipment
Each day, hospice volunteers touch the lives of our patients and their families. Whether reading to a patient, preparing a meal for a family or cleaning up around the house, each gesture makes a meaningful impact on those we serve.
