Home Health Care vs. In-Home Care: Which Does Your Loved One Need?

Home health care is essentially bringing the hospital or rehab center to your living room. Because it is medical in nature, it is usually covered by Medicare or private insurance if specific criteria are met.

Common services include:

• Skilled nursing and wound care
• Physical, occupational, or speech therapy
• Injections and IV therapy
• Monitoring of serious medical conditions

The Catch for Families: Home health visits are usually short (30–60 minutes) and infrequent (2–3 times a week). The nurse is there to check vitals and change bandages—not to prepare lunch, do the laundry, or stay with your mother while she naps.

This is where ComForCare shines. Our caregivers aren't just there for a medical task; they are there to manage the environment and the individual. Our care is personal, continuous, and built around your family’s schedule.

Our services include:

• Personal Hygiene: Dignified help with bathing, dressing, and toileting.
• Household Support: Light housekeeping, laundry, and meal preparation.
• Safety & Mobility: Fall prevention, medication reminders, and 24/7 supervision.
• Transportation: Getting to doctor’s appointments and running errands.
• Companionship: Meaningful social interaction that prevents isolation and depression.