Home health aide at home
Certified home health aides who assist with bathing, grooming, dressing and mobility — supervised by a registered nurse as part of the skilled plan of care.
What's included
- Bathing, grooming and personal hygiene
- Dressing and toileting assistance
- Help with walking and transfers
- Light meal preparation
- Support with exercises assigned by therapy
- Vital-sign checks and reporting
- Light housekeeping tied to patient care
- Companionship during visits
How it works
- Physician order. Your doctor, or the hospital at discharge, sends us the order.
- Eligibility check. We verify Medicare or insurance before the first visit — no surprises.
- Start of care. A registered nurse visits within 48 hours and writes the plan of care.
- Visits. home health aide visits follow the plan; progress is reported to the physician.
Questions about home health aide
Is a home health aide the same as a caregiver?
No. A certified home health aide works under a registered nurse's supervision as part of a skilled plan of care. Aide visits are provided alongside nursing or therapy and are covered by Medicare in that context. We do not provide standalone hourly non-medical caregiving.
How often does the aide come?
Typically two to three visits per week, each about an hour, according to the plan of care. The supervising RN visits regularly to check on the aide's work.
Are aides trained and screened?
Every aide is state-certified, background-checked, competency-tested and supervised by an RN.
Can we request the same aide?
We do our best to keep the same aide on a case for consistency and comfort.