SENIOR HOME HEALTH CARE IN THE GREATER ST. LOUIS AREA
It's Good to Be Home
It’s where we rest best. As hospital stays grow shorter, specialized home health services are more important than ever. When transitioning from short stay rehabilitation, managing a new diagnosis, or learning to use medical equipment, LSS Home Health provides optimal outcomes. Our Home Health care services in the metro St. Louis area are also expertly equipped to assist people of all ages. You’ll rest easier knowing experienced nurses, therapists, private duty caregivers, and social workers are right where you need them to be. To learn more about the benefits of LSS Home Health services, complete the form on this page, or call 314-963-3430.
Services include:
Skilled Nursing Care
When prescribed by your physician, our registered nurses and licensed practical nurses bring skilled medical expertise and care to you. This helps speed your recovery from injury, illness, and post-surgical conditions, and provides Medicare-certified skilled care for chronic conditions and other physician-ordered treatments that may be required after having comprehensive senior rehabilitation services. Our licensed nurses and social workers also serve as advocates and educators to help you and your caregiver learn the best ways to maintain your optimal independence at home.
Physical, Speech, or Occupational Therapy
Our physical, speech, and occupational therapists provide therapeutic services specifically designed for you and your home environment. This includes assistance in ordering equipment and performing an assessment to ensure that your residence is safe.
Medical Social Worker Services
Our interdisciplinary Home Health teams include knowledgeable medical social workers who specialize in senior care. They’ll guide you to valuable community resources, talk with you about the impact of your illness, and/or assist in long-range planning for future needs.
Who’s eligible?
If you’re an eligible Medicare beneficiary, Medicare will cover 100% of home health care costs if you meet the following conditions:
- You’re under the care of a doctor who has signed an order for the treatment or service.
- You require skilled care. While recovering from a recent illness, injury, or worsening medical condition, your physician indicates you require skilled nursing care, physical, occupational, and/or speech therapy for your defined care period.
Other forms of coverage for home health care, such as Managed Care Insurance Plans, may be available upon approval for home health care services.