Good Samaritan Society - Home Care

Skilled nursing care

We can provide a wide range of physician-directed services. Some of these services include:

• Skilled observation

• Health assessments, including vital signs

• Nutritional instruction

• Wound care/dressing changes

• Injections

• Medication assessment/setup

• Blood draws

• IV therapy

• Diabetic care and education

• Feeding tubes/pumps

• Catheter care

Home health aides

Home health aides can assist with the following:

• Daily living activities

• Personal hygiene and safety

• Housekeeping and laundry

• Meal preparation

• Assistance with simple exercises

• Transfers and ambulation

• Medication reminders

Therapy services

Therapy plays an important role in safe re-entry into your home following surgery, illness or injury. Therapy focuses on teaching adaptive techniques and helping you enjoy an optimal quality of life.

Physical therapy

• Transfer and gait training

• Lower extremity exercise/strengthening

• Orthotic/prosthetic training

• Range-of-motion exercises

Occupational therapy

• Daily living activities

• Fine motor coordination

• Perceptual motor training

• Adaptive equipment

Speech/language therapy

• Language disorder treatments

• Voice disorder treatments

• Speech articulation treatments

• Dysphagia treatments

Ourmitment to excellence

Good Samaritan Society – ?Home Care is committed to providing excellent care while treating you with dignity and respect. You are invited to take an active role in making healthcare decisions because we value you as a vital participant in the planning and administering of your care. All healthcare information remains confidential.

How do I pay for services?

Medicare, Medicaid, veterans benefits and many private insurance companies cover home health visits. Clients may also pay privately for some services. If you have questions about your ability to begin or pay for services, please call us at (563) 323-1225.