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CHAPTER 4
OPTIONS FOR CARE
Skilled Services
Home Health Services
(Medicare Covered)
Information and training is provided to caregivers through
various health care professionals including nurses,
occupational and physical therapists, and social workers.
Community Home Health
| 1-800-282-8104
Med-Star/VNA
| 1-800-862-2166
Options for Senior America
| 410-893-9914
Amedisys Home Health of Bel Air
| 410-420-6412
Greater Chesapeake Home Care & Amedisys
1-877-640-1809; 410-686-8413
Visiting Nurses Association (VNA)
| 1-888-523-5000
Private In-Home Care Companies
(Not Covered by Medicare)
Chore services, respite and personal services are
provided. For a list of private in-home care companies
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410-638-3303
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Hospice
Provides support to individuals facing a life-threatening
illness. The Hospice team includes volunteers and
healthcare professionals. Hospice offers peer support,
bereavement groups, and other kinds of support to families.
Contact providers for information about insurance coverage.
Amedisys Hospice of the Greater
Chesapeake
| 410-686-5635
Community Hospice
| 1-866-234-7742
Gilchrist Hospice Care
| 443-849-8200
Heartland Hospice Services, Inc.
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Joseph Richey Hospice
| 410-523-2150
Seasons Hospice
| 1-866-693-4067
Senator Bob Hooper House
| 410-809-2191
Stella Maris
| 410-252-4500
Other Community Services
Meals on Wheels
Volunteers deliver nutritionally balanced
options for the homebound. Fees
are based on a sliding schedule. For
information, call
410-838-0013
.
Telephone Assurance Program
Provides volunteers who call individuals
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person is called if there is a problem
or no answer. This service is housed
at the Citizen’s Care Center. For
information, call
410-939-5500 x2172
.
Therapists
• Occupational therapists
—provide
home assessments for livability,
home modifications and medical
equipment. Provide caregiver
education on how to assist safely.
Contact physician for a referral.
• Physical therapists
—contact
physician for a referral.
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Regarding home health
services, usually the client
must pay for aide services;
Medicare and other
insurance will pay for aides
only in limited situations.
Harford County Department
of Community Services
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