Services

A complete interdisciplinary team — in your home.

From the moment a patient arrives home, our nurses, therapists and aides work together with your physician to deliver coordinated, evidence-based recovery.

Testimonials are representative of patient and family feedback. Names and identifying details have been omitted to protect privacy.

Registered nurse in blue scrubs taking a senior patient's blood pressure during an in-home visit
RN-led care
RN-led in-home assessment and chronic-disease monitoring.

Skilled Nursing (RN)

Our registered nurses bring hospital-grade clinical care into the home — coordinating directly with your physician to keep recovery on track and prevent avoidable re-hospitalizations.

  • Comprehensive in-home assessments & care planning
  • Medication reconciliation, teaching & management
  • Wound care, ostomy & catheter management
  • IV antibiotic therapy & infusion support
  • Disease monitoring: CHF, COPD, diabetes, post-stroke
  • Post-surgical & post-hospitalization recovery

What to expect

  • Fewer ER visits and avoidable re-hospitalizations
  • Stable vital signs and better medication adherence
  • Confident transition from hospital back to home
"After my mother's hospital stay, the nurses caught a medication issue our doctor missed. They likely prevented another trip to the ER."
— Daughter of a CHF patient, Gainesville
"My nurse explained every step and treated me like family. I felt safe at home for the first time since surgery."
— Post-op patient, Ocala
Eligibility, conditions & referral checklist
Two physical therapists guiding a senior woman through a seated leg-strengthening exercise with a resistance band in a sunlit room
Mobility & strength
Guided strength and balance training to restore safe mobility.

Physical Therapy (PT)

Licensed physical therapists design protocol-driven recovery programs to rebuild strength, balance and confidence after surgery, injury, stroke or prolonged hospitalization.

  • Total joint & orthopedic post-op rehabilitation
  • Gait training, balance & fall-prevention programs
  • Therapeutic exercise & strength conditioning
  • Pain management & manual therapy techniques
  • Assistive device training (walker, cane, prosthetics)
  • Home safety & mobility assessments

What to expect

  • Walk farther and climb stairs with less pain
  • Lower fall risk through targeted balance work
  • Return to daily routines and hobbies sooner
"Six weeks after my knee replacement I was back to walking the neighborhood. My therapist pushed me just enough — never too much."
— Total-knee patient, Alachua County
"I hadn't trusted my balance in years. Now I get up from my chair without holding on."
— Fall-prevention patient, Marion County
Eligibility, conditions & referral checklist
Occupational therapist helping a senior woman practice buttoning a shirt in a bright kitchen
Independence at home
Reclaiming everyday activities — dressing, cooking, safe transfers.

Occupational Therapy (OT)

OTs help patients reclaim the everyday activities that matter most — dressing, bathing, cooking, and safe transfers — so they can stay home with confidence.

  • ADL retraining (bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding)
  • Energy conservation & joint-protection strategies
  • Adaptive equipment selection & training
  • Upper-extremity strengthening & fine motor recovery
  • Cognitive & visual-perceptual retraining
  • Home modification recommendations for safety

What to expect

  • Independence with bathing, dressing and cooking
  • Safer transfers in the bathroom and bedroom
  • Reduced caregiver burden at home
"My OT showed me adaptive tools I never knew existed. I can dress myself again — that's everything."
— Stroke survivor, Levy County
"She rearranged our kitchen and bathroom for safety. Mom hasn't had a single fall since."
— Family caregiver, Gainesville
Eligibility, conditions & referral checklist
Speech-language therapist showing picture cards to an elderly man at a dining table
Speech, cognition & swallowing
Rebuilding communication, cognition and safe swallowing.

Speech Therapy (ST)

Speech-language pathologists evaluate and treat communication, cognition and swallowing disorders — especially after stroke, brain injury or neurological decline.

  • Post-stroke aphasia & dysarthria therapy
  • Cognitive-communication & memory rehabilitation
  • Dysphagia (swallowing) evaluation & treatment
  • Diet-texture modification & safe-swallow strategies
  • Voice & speech-clarity retraining
  • Caregiver coaching for communication support

What to expect

  • Clearer speech and stronger word recall
  • Safer swallowing — fewer choking episodes
  • Greater confidence in conversation
"After Dad's stroke we thought we'd lost his voice. Within weeks he was telling stories at the dinner table again."
— Son of a stroke patient, Putnam County
"The swallow strategies stopped my coughing at meals. I actually enjoy eating again."
— Dysphagia patient, Gainesville
Eligibility, conditions & referral checklist
Medical social worker reviewing paperwork with a senior patient and her family member on a living-room couch
Coordination & support
Resources, planning and emotional support for patients and families.

Medical Social Work (MSW)

Our medical social workers help patients and families navigate the emotional, financial and logistical sides of recovery — connecting you with the right resources at the right time.

  • Community resource navigation & referrals
  • Insurance, Medicare & long-term-care guidance
  • Caregiver education, counseling & support
  • Advance directives & end-of-life planning
  • Coordination with physicians, hospitals & specialists
  • Crisis intervention & psychosocial assessments

What to expect

  • Clear plan for next steps in care
  • Connected to community and financial resources
  • Less stress and overwhelm for families
"Our social worker untangled the Medicare paperwork in one afternoon. I'd been losing sleep over it for weeks."
— Spouse of a patient, Lake County
"She helped us face hard decisions with kindness and clarity. We felt truly supported."
— Family member, Gainesville
Eligibility, conditions & referral checklist
Home health aide in scrubs warmly assisting a smiling elderly man with personal care in a sunlit room
Personal care, with dignity
Compassionate personal care under skilled clinical supervision.

Home Health Aide (HHA)

Certified home health aides work under skilled clinical supervision to assist with personal care — bringing comfort, dignity and a friendly presence to every visit.

  • Bathing, grooming & personal hygiene assistance
  • Safe transfers, repositioning & ambulation support
  • Vital signs monitoring & symptom reporting
  • Toileting, incontinence & skin-integrity care

What to expect

  • Comfortable, dignified personal care routine
  • Healthier skin and fewer pressure injuries
  • A trusted, friendly visit patients look forward to
"Our aide treats my husband like her own grandfather. He smiles every time he sees her."
— Spouse, Gainesville
"Bath day used to be the hardest part of the week. Now it's calm and even enjoyable."
— Long-term patient, Marion County
Eligibility, conditions & referral checklist

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers about eligibility, start times, and your first visit.

Who is eligible for home health care?+

You may qualify if your physician certifies that you are homebound and need intermittent skilled care — such as nursing, physical, occupational, or speech therapy. Most patients are covered through Medicare, Medicaid, or a commercial plan. We verify eligibility for you before the first visit, at no cost.

Do I need a doctor's referral to start?+

Yes. Home health services require a physician order. You can ask your doctor, hospital discharge planner, or specialist to send a referral — or call us and we'll coordinate the order directly with your provider's office.

How quickly can services begin?+

In most cases we complete the initial evaluation within 24–48 hours of receiving a referral and insurance authorization. Urgent hospital discharges are often scheduled the same day. We'll always give you a firm window before our clinician arrives.

What happens at the first visit?+

A registered nurse or therapist completes a comprehensive in-home assessment (about 60–90 minutes), reviews medications, checks vital signs, evaluates safety and mobility, and builds a personalized care plan with you and your family. You'll receive a written schedule and a direct contact number before they leave.

How often will a clinician visit?+

Visit frequency is set by your physician and care team based on clinical need — typically 1–3 visits per discipline per week, adjusted as you progress. Plans are reviewed every 60 days (or sooner) and updated as your needs change.

Is there a cost to me?+

For patients covered by Traditional Medicare or Medicaid, home health services are generally covered at 100% with no copay. Commercial and Medicare Advantage plans vary — we verify your specific benefits and explain any out-of-pocket costs in writing before care begins.

What should I have ready for the first visit?+

Please have your insurance cards, a current medication list (including over-the-counter and supplements), your physician's contact information, and a family member or caregiver present if possible. Pets should be secured in a separate room during the assessment.

What areas do you serve?+

We provide home health services across North Central Florida, including Gainesville, Ocala, and surrounding communities. Call us to confirm coverage for your specific address.

Still have questions? Talk with our intake team.

Insurances Accepted

We work with most major plans.

  • Traditional Medicare
  • BCBS / Florida Blue — All plans
  • Humana Medicare — Most PPO plans
  • Humana (out of network)
  • Aetna Medicare
  • United Healthcare Medicare — Most PPO plans
  • Workers Compensation
  • Several Commercial Plans

Not sure if you're covered? Call us — we'll verify eligibility for you.

Ready to bring care home?

Call our intake team or send a referral — we'll handle the rest.