Columbus Home Care

In Columbus, we provide a range of skilled services, including nursing care (wound care, chronic condition monitoring), physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, hospice, and medical social work, all delivered in the comfort of your home.

To qualify, a patient typically must be under the care of a physician and require skilled services on an intermittent basis. Additionally, the patient should be considered homebound, meaning leaving home requires considerable effort or assistance.

Yes. Skilled home care services must be ordered by a licensed physician. We can help coordinate with your doctor to determine eligibility and initiate care.

Yes, Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans cover home health care services if eligibility requirements are met. We will verify your benefits and handle billing so you can focus on recovery.

A nurse or therapist will visit your home to conduct a comprehensive assessment, review your health history, medications, and current needs, and develop a personalized care plan in collaboration with your physician.

The frequency of visits depends on your care plan and condition. Some patients may need visits several times a week, while others may require less frequent monitoring. Your care team will adjust as your needs change.

We strive to match patients with clinicians best suited to their needs. While we cannot guarantee specific staff, we welcome your preferences and do our best to honor them when scheduling.

Your care plan is regularly reviewed and updated based on your progress. If your condition changes, we’ll communicate with your physician and may adjust the frequency or type of care, or refer to other appropriate services.

Yes! In most areas, Summit offers physical, occupational, and speech therapy services in the same setting, including the patient’s home or residential community. Services are based on each patient’s individual needs, provider orders, and staff availability.

During your evaluation, a Speech Language Pathologist will assess your individual needs and concerns. This may include memory, attention, problem-solving, organization, executive functioning, communication, voice, and swallowing. The therapist will use the results to develop a personalized treatment plan focused on improving your safety, independence, and quality of life.

Yes. A referral from your physician or another qualified healthcare provider is required before beginning physical therapy services with Summit. This helps ensure our therapy team can coordinate your care and develop a treatment plan based on your individual needs.