Nursing Services
Home Care From a Name You Know and Trust
Home care offers a variety of services aimed at helping individuals reach their optimal level of health and independence. Whether it’s the aging process, recovery from surgery or an illness, or a disability, Iowa Health Home Care can help enhance the quality of life in the comfort of your own home. The goal is to help our patients keep the independent lifestyle they have chosen and to give their families a sense of security knowing their loved ones are well cared for. And with a name like Iowa Health, you can take the worry out of dealing with a company you may not know.
What We Do
Our team of nurses, home care aides, therapists and social workers can provide:
- Skilled nursing care, medication management and injections, education on your condition and use of advanced technology equipment.
- Specialized care for specific diagnoses such as diabetes, wound care, chronic illness and other debilitating diseases.
- Complex case management.
- Respite care.
- Reference to other support services within the community.
Care is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Iowa Health Home Care is a full-services home care agency, so our staff has immediate access to our many other services such as Lifeline, therapy and rehabilitation services, home medical equipment, home health telemonitoring, infusion services, palliative care and hospice. We can also coordinate your care with our Medicare nurses to maximize you healthcare reimbursement.
Developing the Plan
One of our registered nurses will consult with your physician and meet with you and your family members to tailor a plan of care that best fits your needs. This will include a full general assessment in your home or place of residence at no charge. You will also have the chance to ask any questions you many have before your service begins.
Peace of Mind for You
The quality of our care reflects the excellence of our staff. Iowa Health Home Care is fully insured and self-bonded. All of our employees are carefully screened and highly trained. They understand that our clients have unique needs. Most importantly, they are skilled, dependable and friendly.
Nursing services are administered under the supervision of your physician. A registered nurse will visit you, assess and evaluate your home care needs, and with your input, develop a plan individually tailored for you.
Other services provided by Iowa Health Home Care:
- Nursing
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech Therapy
- Medical Social Worker
- Home Care Aides
- Companion/Homemaker Services
Specialty Programs:
- Disease Management
- Individualized Care Management
- Rehabilitation Services
- Maternal Health
- Medication Management and Teaching
- Pediatric Services
- Public Health
- Wound/Ostomy Management
Intermittent Home Visits provide the patient with skilled services such as nursing or therapy on a part time basis for a specific period of time. Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance may pay for this type of care if the patient meets certain requirements.
Private Home Services provide care to patients who need assistance up to 24-consecutive hours. Services are provided by skilled, dependable professionals which can include nurses, therapists, patient care technicians and companions.
Medical Social Workers are able to assist the patient and family members dealing with the difficult issues of prolonged or chronic illness. They also provide access to community resources that can assist the patient in remaining at home.
Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Speech Therapy are all available in the home setting allowing the patient to recover in the privacy of their own home.
Pre-Discharge Consultation provides the patient, family and physician an opportunity to establish an individual plan of care, discuss expectations and answer any questions.
Patient/Caregiver Education is an important part of the home care experience. The patient takes a very active role in their healing process.
Clinical Reporting and Follow Up is an essential part of the care we provide. Our staff is continually communicating with the physician and other members of the health care team to ensure the best possible outcome.
Arranging the Details Feel free to arrange a free consultation/assessment in your home or place of residence. Our team of healthcare professionals is available 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Our services can be accessed with one phone call to (515) 557-3100 or 1-888-584-6311 or request information using our online form.