FAQ

What is Home Health Care?

Home Health Care is the service that permits individuals to receive both long-term and short-term skilled medical or personal care in the comfort and privacy of their own home. Being able to remain in one’s home can often quicken recovery and improve the quality of life for both the patient and the family.

How can I be sure my family member is in good caring hands?

It is important that the home health care agency you choose is fully licensed. LA Home Healthcare, Inc is both a California State licensed and ACHC Accredited home health agency. All of the staff at LA Home Healthcare, Inc undergoes extensive pre-screening prior to hire, including criminal background checks, reference checks from previous employers and professional colleagues as well as a pre-employment health screening evaluation.

Is the home caregiver supervised by anyone?

Yes, both our skilled medical staff and our personal care staff are under the supervision of the directors of those divisions. All of our staff are in daily communication from the field with their supervisors and, in turn, the supervisors will implement any program changes, etc, deemed necessary.

What type of services can be provided at home?

Skilled Nursing Services:

  • Administration of Oral & Injectable Medication
  • Catheter Care
  • Ostomy Care
  • Diabetes Care & Teaching
  • IV Therapy
  • Lab Testing
  • Patient & Family Health Teaching
  • Skilled Nursing
  • Wound Care/Wound VAC

Physical Therapy Services:

  • Assistance in regaining & improving mobility
  • Improve gait & ambulation
  • Range of motion exercises/daily walks
  • Safety Assessment
  • Therapeutic Exercises
  • Transfer & Gait Training

Occupational Therapy:

  • Assistance in improving ability to perform tasks of daily living
  • Fine & Gross Motor Activity

Speech Therapy Services:

  • Rehabilitation of Speech

Home Health Aid Services:

  • Assistance in bathing, grooming, personal hygine and light housekeeping

Medical Social Services:

  • Help family utilize community resources available
  • Counseling with social and emotional aspects related to illness

What hours are in-home services available?

In-home services, both skilled medical and personal care are available 7 days a week, 365 days a year. This flexibility has proven to avert unnecessary trips to the emergency room. LA Home Healthcare, Inc does it’s best to accommodate all your scheduling needs.

Who pays for home care services?

If your doctor certifies that you need it, and if you meet certain eligibility requirements, Medicare may pay for your home health care. California's MEDI-CAL Program or your private insurance also may cover home health care, or some services that Medicare doesn’t cover. We coordinate our billing with many sources, including Medicare, Medicaid, managed care insurances, long-term care insurances, and Workers’ Compensation. We also accept private payment for services and offer a sliding fee scale for those who qualify.