Home Health Services

What We Provide

Our Home Health Specialties

Eligible home health services may be covered by Medicare Part A at 100 percent, with no out of pocket cost.

Services may vary by Puget Sound Home Health & Hospice location and are subject to change based on staffing and availability.

Skilled Nursing

Nurse-led care and treatment at home.

Heart Failure Care

Teach symptom monitoring and heart healthy routines.

Diabetes Management

Teach monitoring, insulin use, and daily routines.

Medication Management

Guided mobility, safe transfers, and toileting.

Wound Care

Dressings and infection prevention.

Ostomy & Catheter Care

Fit, routines, and skin protection to prevent leaks.

Pain & Symptom Care

Evaluate symptoms and tailor comfort strategies.

Health Monitoring

Track readings and act early on changes.

Therapy Services

Physical Therapy

Build strength, balance, and safer mobility at home.

Occupational Therapy

Make daily activities safer and easier.

Speech Therapy

Speech and swallowing therapy at home.

Vestibular Therapy

Teach balance exercises and manage dizziness.

Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Support recovery, mobility, and strength after surgery or injury.

Pelvic Floor Therapy

Teach pelvic floor strength and control.

Low Vision Support

Teach safety strategies for vision changes.

Supportive & Educational Services

Disease Education

Teach condition awareness and daily care routines.

Family Education

Turn clinical plans into clear daily steps.

Dementia Care

Support safety and caregiver guidance at home.

Medical Social Work

Counseling, planning, and resource navigation.

Home Health Aide

Personal care and hygiene support.

Locations & Counties

Where We Offer Home Health

King County

Kitsap County

Pierce County

Thurston County

Recognizing The Signs

When Is It Time For Home Health?

Physician Orders Skilled Clinical Care

Homebound or Unable to Travel

Planning Orthopedic Surgery

Frequent Falls

Need Medication Management, Teaching, or Help With New Medications

Wound Requires Clinical Care

Diabetes Education and Supervision

Pain or Disability Limits Daily Tasks

Speech Disorder from Stroke or Injury

Pain or Injury Limits Movement

Need Nurse-Administered Therapies

1 or More Hospital Stays in Last 3 Months

Recent Hospital or Rehab Discharge

Frequent ER Visits for Symptoms

Support for Heart Conditions

Disease Education and Teaching

Roadmap to Care

Your Guide to Getting Started

Connect

Tell us about your needs, goals, and timing.

Assessment

A clinician or coordinator reviews what will help at home.

Personalized Plan

We outline services, visit cadence, and responsibilities.

Care Begins

Your team gets started and walks you through next steps.

Ongoing Support

We monitor progress, adjust the plan, and stay in touch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Get The Clarity You Need

What is Home Health?

Home health is physician-directed, nurse- and therapist-delivered care provided where you live. It supports recovery after illness, injury, or surgery and helps manage chronic conditions through skilled services and education.

Who qualifies for Home Health care?

Eligibility typically requires a physician’s order for intermittent skilled care (nursing or therapy). Many payers (e.g., Medicare) may also require that you’re temporarily homebound and that services are medically necessary.

How is Home Health different from Hospice?

Home health focuses on recovery, rehabilitation, and managing conditions with the goal of improving function and safety. Hospice focuses on comfort and quality of life for people with a life-limiting illness.

Who pays for Home Health?

Coverage may be available through Medicare, Medicaid, VA benefits, and private insurance when clinical criteria are met. Copays and coverage details vary by plan and state; we can help verify your benefits.

What services are provided in Home Health?

Common services include skilled nursing (wound care, medication management), physical/occupational/speech therapy, disease monitoring, diabetes education, medical social work, and home health aide support.

How often will a healthcare professional visit?

Frequency is based on your needs and your physician’s orders. Plans often start more frequent to stabilize symptoms, then taper as goals are met.

How long does Home Health last?

Length of care depends on progress and safety at home. Services continue as long as they remain medically necessary and ordered by your physician.

Do I need a referral for Home Health?

Yes—most payers require a physician order and a plan of care. We can coordinate with your doctor to start services and confirm coverage.