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My physical therapist I had 4 weeks after my knee replacement surgery was more than wonderful! She was never late so I always knew when to expect her. She taught me so many things about my knee surgery, medications and recovery. I am doing well today, 6 weeks after surgery because of her knowledge, kindness and caring. Thank you so much!

Joan A. San Diego Feb 29, 2024

My therapist was wonderful and very knowledgeable.

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San Diego Home Health Services

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Long Term Care

More permanent home health care solutions for individuals with chronic health conditions such as Alzheimer's , COPD, diabetes or Parkinson's.

  • Vital Signs & Medication Monitoring
  • Reduced Instances of Falls & Hospitalizations
  • Support for Family Caregivers
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Short Term Care

A temporary solution, typically lasting a few weeks or months and often beneficial for recovery after a hospitalization, injury or illness.

  • Reduced Repeat Hospitalization
  • Lowered Risk of Secondary Injury
  • Recovery in the Comfort of Home
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Therapeutic Care

Physical therapy, speech therapy or occupational therapy that supplements in home health care and assists individuals in recovering their independence.

  • Physical Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Speech Therapy
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What is Home Health Care in San Diego?

What is Home Health Care in San Diego?

Home health care services in San Diego provide individuals with nursing and therapeutic services when they prefer home recovery to inpatient care. Provided by licensed San Diego medical professionals with expertise in managing and treating health related concerns, these services often speed in recovery, help individuals to avoid setbacks, and make health care convenient, affordable and comfortable.

Salus Homecare of San Diego’s long term home health is appropriate for individuals who need more permanent assistance to manage their acute or chronic medical conditions.

Short term home health is typically appropriate for individuals who are faced with an illness, recovering from a surgery or have recently been discharged from a San Diego hospital. Your primary doctor or another healthcare professional will often recommend San Diego in home health when your condition is stabilized enough to return home from the hospital but you are not yet ready to manage all of your medical care needs independently.

Therapists specialize in improving a patient’s quality of life by evaluating and treating many of the setbacks that occur after an illness, injury or chronic health care diagnosis.

Who Benefits from Home Health Services in San Diego?

Who Benefits from Home Health Services in San Diego?

Home health care in San Diego benefits a variety of individuals and many different age groups. This type of care is appropriate anytime a medical condition necessitates specialized, professional medical care and the goal is to remain at home while receiving that care.

Who Pays for Home Health Services in San Diego?

Who Pays for Home Health Services in San Diego?

Home health care in San Diego is typically a more affordable option than inpatient care, and it is often covered by private insurance and Medicare. Even in situations where San Diego home health is not covered by one of these programs, families realize significant value when working with Salus Homecare because of our high level of flexibility and individualized care plans that address a client’s specific needs.

San Diego Home Health

The medical needs of a loved one can sometimes leave a family feeling overwhelmed, stressed and uncertain about the future. Often, the recommendation is to engage with a home health provider, but it can be difficult to know who to trust. At Salus Homecare of San Diego, we understand these feelings, and we just want to help. Our professional care team includes skilled San Diego nurses and qualified therapists who provide accredited care in the comfort of home. Our comprehensive care programs are inclusive, empowering, effective and a preferred choice for many who have been where you are today. The medical assistance you need is available anytime.

What are the typical goals of care for this type of service?
To regain prior level of function/health. Promote the patient's ability to move, reduce pain, restore function and prevent disability.
Why choose this San Diego home health care?
To regain health and to resume the previous level of function and independence.
What kind of services are available?
Multidisciplinary team approach. Patient's physician arranges Medical Equipment and Medications; must be authorized by insurance.
Who pays for San Diego home health services?
Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial Insurance or by the patient directly; May have co-pays according to plan.
How often does the care happen?
Care is determined by the doctor but is typically comprised of intermittent visits by nursing and therapy over the course of 30-60 days according to an individualized plan
Who is involved in the delivery of home health care?
Home Health services are ordered by a physician and can include nursing, physical, occupational or speech therapy, medical social services, home health aide and registered dietician
Who determines what care is delivered?
The patients ordering physician determines the disciplines necessary to meet the patients' needs
Is a physician order required for home health care in San Diego?
Yes
Is anything else required?
Patient must meet home-bound requirements
If equipment is needed (i.e. hospital bed, walker) who pays for that?
Depends on eligibility
How do I get started receiving home health care?
Discuss desire for care with your physician; Give Salus a call
How long does home health care in San Diego last?
As long as the patient has the potential for improvement with restorative treatment. Must meet insurance eligibility guidelines.
Why choose Salus?
Salus offers the patient and family with the most expert and nurturing care during all phases of a patient's healthcare journey. At Salus we are "Always There" and provide the patient and family with choices across the continuum of care.
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Hospice Care in San Diego

When a patient’s focus shifts from searching for a cure for an illness to managing pain, discovering closure and finding peace, it is more important than ever to be surrounded by an empathic, compassionate and knowledgeable support team. Salus Hospice is an accredited San Diego hospice care provider. It is our goal to provide patient-centered care that enhances the quality of life and provides the comfort, dignity and respect you deserve throughout this difficult stage in life.

What are the typical goals of San Diego hospice services?
Affirms life and regards dying as a normal process. Comfort and symptom management; Maintain comfort and quality of life during the end stages of a serious illness to which the doctor does not expect a cure; care for physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs. Reduces suffering. Improve the quality of life for both the patient and family.
Why choose Hospice care in San Diego?
To stay in the comfort of your own home, avoid hospitalization, during your final months, weeks and days of life. To forego curative treatments, rather focus your remaining time left on things that matter most. There is no homebound requirement.
What kind of San Diego Hospice services are available?
An interdisciplinary team provides holistic care. Includes coverage for medications related to management of the end stage disease, Medical Equipment and Nursing Supplies (i.e Incontinence, Gloves, Woundcare dressings).
What coverage can I expect for my San Diego hospice care?
Medicare (Part A) and Medicaid 100% covered; Most private insurances also have coverage, including VA benefit
How often does hospice care in San Diego happen?
Hospice support is available 24/7 although the frequency of intermittent visits can vary based on the patients individual care needs and can change as the patients' needs change
Who is involved in the delivery of hospice San Diego care?
Hospice has an Interdisciplinary approach to care, the hospice team includes a doctor, nurse, social worker, spiritual care coordinator, home health aide, and volunteers
Who determines what San Diego hospice care is delivered?
The hospice team works together with each patient and their family/caregivers to determine the services they would like to receive while under Hospice care. Collaborates with the physician for updates and orders.
Is a physician order required for hospice San Diego care?
Yes
Is anything else required to begin receiving hospice care in San Diego?
Patient must have a terminal prognosis of 6 months or less certified by two physicians
If equipment is needed (i.e. hospital bed, walker) who pays for that?
Included in benefit
How do I get started receiving hospice care in San Diego County?
Discuss desire for care with your physician; Give Salus a call
Who is hospice care in San Diego designed for?
Designed for patients during the last 6 months of life if the disease runs it's usual course. Should the patient's condition improve, the hospice team will assist with discharge planning from hospice to other healthcare options.
Why should I choose Salus for my San Diego County hospice care?
Salus offers the patient and family with the most expert and nurturing care during all phases of a patient's healthcare journey. At Salus we are "Always There" and provide the patient and family with choices across the continuum of care.
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San Diego Home Care

When the aging process or an illness or injury leave you unable to complete essential daily tasks independently, it is more important than ever to feel connected, empowered and be treated with dignity and respect. Salus Homecare of San Diego is a respected home care agency. Accredited for quality by the Joint Commission, it is our goal to surround you with the professionals you need and get you the help you deserve to meet your home based, non-medical care needs.

What are the typical goals of care for this type of service?
To remain safe and comfortable in your own home or place of choice in times of recuperation or during the normal aging process
Why choose this type of care?
Maintain dignity and independence allowing you to age safely in the comfort of home. May also be helpful to assist with care needs following surgery or hospitalization.
What kind of professional caregiver services are available?
Assistance with activities of daily living can include bathing, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders. Also light housekeeping and other requested services.
Who pays for San Diego in home care services?
Private pay; for those that have long term care insurance their policy may pay a good portion of the costs; for those qualifying war-time veterans (or spouse) the VA covers a small portion.
How often does in home care happen?
As often as you would like. Can be hourly for brief periods (min of 4 hrs) or up to 24hrs/day 7 days/wk
Who is involved in the delivery of San Diego in home care?
A case manager and a caregiver.
Who determines what care is delivered?
The case manager and family make this decision together
Is a physician order required for in home care in San Diego?
No
Is anything else required?
An in-home assessment performed by the case manager to determine the plan of care.
If equipment is needed (i.e. hospital bed, walker) who pays for that?
The majority of the time this will be the responsibility of the patient/family
How do I get started?
Give Salus a call. We will schedule a case manager to visit at no cost.
How long do in home care services in San Diego last?
As long as needed and desired by the client
Why choose Salus Homecare of San Diego?
Salus offers the patient and family with the most expert and nurturing care during all phases of a patient's healthcare journey. At Salus we are "Always There" and provide the patient and family with choices across the continuum of care.
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Home Health Care FAQs

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No. Salus Homecare of San Diego only allows our employees to enter the homes of our clients. Each is a licensed and skilled health care professional, and they have all participated in our extensive interview, background check and screening process.  

Upon discharge, many individuals are referred to Salus Homecare for home health services. Additionally, many of our clients come to us via referrals from their primary physicians or medical specialists who have diagnosed a concern that would benefit from this level of care.  

Salus Homecare of San Diego provides home health to adults of all ages. Our clients include individuals who need long term care as the result of a chronic diagnosis and those who are recovering from an injury or illness and would benefit from short term skilled nursing or therapeutic assistance in San Diego and the surrounding communities.  

Most medical conditions only require that Salus Homecare provides nursing or therapeutic assistance for a few hours a day and sometimes only for a few days a week. Our San Diego Care Managers will discuss your specific needs with your doctor, you and your family caregivers, and this will help them to determine your level of care and how many hours of services you would benefit from.

Salus Homecare of San Diego’s home health nurses are professionals with medically indicated skills, and their services are designed to help with your illness, injury, recovery or medical diagnosis. If your limitations make it difficult to complete non-medical tasks, Salus Homecare offers San Diego professional caregiver services that may be able to help. We offer a free, no obligation consultation to discuss all of your needs and coordinate your care.

Home health and inpatient care each offer pros and cons, and understanding them often helps families to make the right decision for their particular needs. Some of the advantages of San Diego home health include individualized attention, flexible scheduling that caters to a client’s preferences and the ability to recover at home, surrounded by loved ones. We are happy to answer your questions and provide you with more information about our services anytime, without obligation to help you understand your options.  

Yes. Salus Homecare of San Diego values the professional opinions of your doctor, and we will always ask for his recommendations when developing a plan of care. Additionally, we keep your chosen medical professionals involved in your care decisions, informed of your progress or setbacks and listen to their suggestions anytime your care plan is revised.

Yes. Salus Homecare of San Diego wants you to relax, recover and enjoy your return home. Scheduling is something that we can handle. Rest assured that each of our San Diego home health professionals will visit at a time that is convenient for you, and we will ensure that services only overlap if it is appropriate for them to do so. If you ever run into an emergency situation or need to make a last minute change, our Care Managers remain on call to assist.

Yes. Salus Homecare of San Diego’s home health nurses support family caregivers and provide valuable education and information that can help them to feel confident in their role.

Salus Homecare of San Diego also offers accredited hospice care in San Diego. If the time is right for hospice, we can work with you to make the transition to your new program simple and seamless and answer any of your questions about the transition in order to make the process as comfortable as possible. Our continuum of care is a primary reason many families choose us, as coping with a life-limiting illness is easier when you can continue to benefit from services from a provider you trust.

What Our Patients & Their Families Say About Us

“My nurse is knowledgeable, skilled and understanding. Her care keeps me confidently moving toward my health related goals.”

San Diego home care services are also available for those needing assistance with ADLs, and hospice care improves quality of life for those faced with terminal illnesses.

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