In-home health services
Recovering from an illness or surgery is tough business. Presbyterian Homes believes that one effective way for people to recover from surgery or hospitalization, or an acute illness, is in the comfort and security of their own home. The familiar surroundings, and the sense of home, provide an important therapeutic value in a person's recovery.
We provide intermittent skilled nursing services, with a physician's authorization, under Medicare guidelines. This means that we handle the transition, for instance, from the hospital to the home for a limited period of time, not 24-hour in-home care.
A multi-disciplinary team approach
Under Medicare guidelines and with a physician's order, we provide an array of services throughout the Chicago area. These services are licensed by the State of Illinois and are provided to clients who are home-bound -- for whom leaving home is a taxing effort.
Homes Health Services of Presbyterian Homes are designed to continue rehabilitation and strengthen indepedence as a client recovers at home, and can include:
- Skilled nursing
- Physical, occupational and speech therapy
- Medical social services from social workers
Skilled nursing care
Home health nurses visit patients in the home to manage the plan of care. Skilled assessment, teaching and hands-on care can include:
- Dressing changes
- Wound care
- Blood draws for lab tests
- Catheter changes
Home health aide services
The home health aides visit clients who need assistance with bathing, grooming, moving from bed to chair, and other personal care needs.
Rehabilitation services
Many clients leave short-term rehabilitation programs, but still require ongoing therapy services to restore and improve strength, mobility, functional skills and independence. Presbyterian Homes offers complete rehabilitation services — physical, occupational and speech therapies in the home. Home safety evaluations by qualified therapists provide peace of mind to clients returning home after a stay in a rehabilitation program.
Social services
Hospitalization and rehabilitation can put serious stress on both patient and family. Our social workers address issues that arise throughout a patient's recovery. Social workers can:
- Assess social and emotional factors related to a client's illness.
- Provide counseling based upon the above assessment.
- Coordinate community services.
For more information on our home health services, please contact us, or call 847-733-7390.
Other regional services available from Presbyterian Homes include: