What Does “Home Health” Mean?
Home Health is professional medical care delivered right in your home, under a doctor’s plan of treatment. It’s designed to help people recover, manage chronic conditions, or stay independent longer — without needing to go to a hospital or facility.
Our services are provided by licensed nurses, therapists, and trained home health aides.
We are licensed under Illinois law for home health services.
Medicare may cover home health care if certain criteria are met (e.g., care is part-time or intermittent, ordered by a doctor).
Skilled Nursing
Regular visits from registered nurses to manage medications, wound care, IV therapy, and teach you or your caregiver how to handle your health needs safely at home.
Physical Therapy
Personalized rehab to improve strength, mobility, balance, and help you regain independence.
Occupational Therapy
Training to make daily living easier — like getting dressed, using adaptive tools, and navigating your home safely.
Speech Therapy
Support for communication, swallowing, or speech-related challenges.
Home Health Aide Services
Caring help with personal tasks — bathing, dressing, mobility — under nurse supervision.
Medical Social Work
We help you navigate the emotional challenges of illness, connect you with community resources, and plan for long-term care.
How You’ll Work With Us
Step-by-Step:
Step 1
Referral / Contact
You, your doctor, or a loved one contacts us. We’ll talk about your situation and set up a free home-visit assessment.
Step 2
In-Home Assessment
A nurse or therapist comes by, assesses your health, and learns your concerns and goals.
Step 3
Care Plan Creation
Based on the assessment, our clinical team (nurses + therapists) works with your physician to build a care plan that fits your needs and lifestyle.
Step 4
Care Delivery
Services begin: nurses, therapists, aides visit on a regular schedule, following your personalized plan.
Step 5
Coordinated Ongoing Care
We track your progress, update your care plan, coordinate with your doctor, and make sure you have the right equipment.
Step 6
Communication & Review
We keep you and your doctor updated and review progress regularly to ensure your care stays effective and comfortable.
Why Families in Chicago Trust Us
Highly Qualified Team
Our team—licensed nurses, therapists, and aides—offers skilled and caring support.
Personalized Care
We tailor every care plan to your needs and goals.
Covered by Medicare
We are Medicare-certified for home health services.
Licensed in Illinois
We meet all state regulatory standards for home health.
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on your care plan — visits can be daily, weekly, or with a frequency that matches your medical needs.
Yes. Medicare-covered home health requires a physician’s order. Your doctor, or a hospital discharge planner, can send us a referral, or we can help coordinate with your physician directly.
Yes, when criteria are met. Physical and occupational therapy are covered under Medicare’s home health benefit, provided you are homebound and therapy is part of a doctor-ordered care plan.
Absolutely. You can pause or discontinue services at any time. If you recover and no longer need care, that’s a success, and if needs return, restarting is straightforward.
We adapt with you. Your care plan is a living document, and our team reviews it regularly and adjusts visit frequency, services, or providers as your condition evolves.
Ready to Learn More or Get Started?
Reach out today — we’ll answer your questions, set up a no-cost assessment, and help you understand how home health care can work for you or your loved one.