Welcome to Peoplefirst HomeCare and Hospice

Through a combination of owned, managed and preferred providers, Peoplefirst HomeCare and Hospice will assist the patient and family in identifying the most appropriate care level in a variety of settings including skilled nursing facilities, home and other residential settings.

Peoplefirst HomeCare and Hospice's first sites will open in the spring of 2008.

Hospice

Hospice provides a family-oriented model of care designed to meet the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of patients in life’s final season. Hospice programs are designed to comfort the patient and family and embraces the classic hospice model, which includes:

•  treating the patient and loved ones together as one unit 
• keeping the patient in familiar, comfortable surroundings, whether it is a private residence, nursing center or assisted living residence 
• focusing on emotional and spiritual needs and providing bereavement counseling 
• providing four levels of care:
  • routine home care 
  • general inpatient care (if needed) 
  • continuous care (during a health crisis) 
  • respite care (up to five days rest for caregivers while patient is admitted as an inpatient)

Home Health

Home Health offers medical services, including wound care and rehabilitation therapy, provided in the comfort of your home, wherever you live. Experienced nurses and therapists work with you to maximize your ability to handle a variety of daily activities, as well as providing education regarding your medications and medical condition. Services include:

• nursing
• physical, occupational and speech therapies
• medical social work
• personal care (i.e., bathing, grooming)