Medicaid Waiver | Home & Community Based Services | SMMC-LTC

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Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long Term Care (SMMC-LTC) / Florida Medicaid Waiver / Home & Community Based Medicaid are all different names for the same Florida Medicaid program.

This long-term care Medicaid program isfor those who only require Assisted Living Facility (ALF) level of care OR are able to reside at home and would benefit from some home-health care.

There is a wait-list for this program. The Medicaid Waiver wait-list gives priority to those who need services the most. But the wait-list can be quite long. Part of our service, if hired to do so, is coaching you on ethical ways to obtain a higher priority score to minimize time on the Medicaid waiver wait-list.

Once approved, the Medicaid recipient keeps 100% of their income.

If in an ALF: Medicaid contributes approximately $1,200 – $1,300 (could be less, depending on amount of care needed) toward their ALF bill.

If at home: Medicaid will pay for approximately 20-25 hours of home health care (directly to a Medicaid-approved agency) depending on amount of care that is needed.

Cash and Health Insurance Benefits with Medicaid Long-Term Care Programs

Some other tangential benefits that are included in these Medicaid programs

(primarily benefiting those who apply for Medicaid Waiver):

1.      More cash available to the Medicaid recipient.Medicaid will pay the Medicare Part B premium cost (currently automatically deducted from social security income). In 2019, that will result in the Medicaid beneficiary receiving an extra $135.50 per month in their bank account.

2.      More cash available to the Medicaid recipient because Medicaid will pay for most co-pays and deductibles.

3.      Potentially more cash available to the Medicaid recipient when they choose their Medicaid-Managed Plan (Florida Medicaid has contracted with marquee names such as AETNA, United, Sunshine Health, Humana, etc…). Once enrolled in one of these Medicaid plans, the Medicaid recipient has the ability to discontinue paying for their Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement (they also have the ability to keep their current Medicare plan if they so choose).

Call Home Health Solutions Group at 786-991-2300, so one of our experts can help you understand the program and guide you through it.

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With compassion, respect and great expertise, Home Health Solutions Group works closely you’re your loved ones improving their quality of life. Whether you are recovering from surgery or illness, or living with a chronic disease like Diabetes, Alzheimer’s, Dementia or COPD, Home Health Solutions Group can make hospital visits less frequent and quality of life much better. At Home Health Solutions Group, we believe that healing process starts at home, where your support is needed most, focusing on helping you recover and regain your independence. About Home Health Solutions Group. - Home Health Solutions Group Agency is committed to providing a level of quality care that encourages the safe and cost-effective delivery of home health services, maximizing patient autonomy, and coordination of community and Agency resources, to decrease illness burden and unnecessary duplication of services, thereby promoting positive patient outcomes. - Home Health Solutions Group provides services to clients without regard to age, race, religion, sex, national origin or disability. - The organization provides accountability for care, treatment and services provided by monitoring and evaluating performance outcomes and a continuous quality improvement program. - Home Health Solutions Group aids in accessing appropriate and affordable resources to promote and maintain an individual's independence, dignity and peace of mind while staying in comfortable surroundings. How can Home Health Solutions Group Help? Home Health Solutions Group offers a broad range of services for elders, older adults and seniors from personal care to in-home companionship. As with all our services, we seek to maintain a high level of personal dignity and respect for the client. See our comprehensive list of services below to see how we could be a fit for you or your aging loved ones. - Home Health Solutions Group is committed to providing a level of quality care that encourages the safe and cost-effective delivery of home health services, maximizing patient autonomy, and coordination of community and Agency resources, to decrease illness burden and unnecessary duplication of services, thereby promoting positive patient outcomes. - Home Health Solutions Group provides services to clients without regard to age, race, religion, sex, national origin or disability. - Our organization provides accountability for care, treatment and services provided by monitoring and evaluating performance outcomes while enforcing our continuous quality improvement program. - Home Health Solutions Group aids in accessing appropriate and affordable resources to promote and maintain an individual's independence, dignity and peace of mind while staying in comfortable surroundings - We help our patients recover at home so they can live as independently as possible after a hospital stay. Home health also plays an important role in helping people avoid going to the hospital in the first place - Program services assist family members, caregivers, and service providers in understanding the often-complicated health care. human services and legal issues that are frequently confronted by the elder population and disabled persons of all ages Our Team We maintain a quality staff dedicated to meeting our client’s needs. Our staff have been selected through a screening process to meet the challenges of our business and the demands of the home health field. We also require to all our employees to attend continuing education to stay up to date with the latest changes and regulations. In selecting caregivers, we look for professionalism, technical knowledge and the ability to interact with kindness and compassion. Commitment to our Clients Home Health Solutions Group, is driven by the philosophy of commitment to our clients, leadership and excellence in home care. We recognize the unique physical and emotional needs of each person and strive to extend the highest level of courtesy and care to our clients, families and caregivers. Our team members are ready to work with you offering Home Care Services to ensure that all aspects of your care are addressed. The needs of the individual will define the level and frequency of care Our Services Personal Care Services Grooming, and Hygiene Home Health Solutions Group’ goal is to assist our clients with their personal care routines so they can look and feel their best. Studies have proven how effective and positive it is for elder, older adults and seniors to have regular hygiene and grooming. For clients who fear falling while bathing, or have physical or cognitive limitations that make bath-time difficult, our caregivers are there to help. We can assist with shampooing, shaving, hair combing and styling, nail and skin care, oral care and other grooming needs. Mobility Assistance Remaining active in your golden years is one of the best ways to maintain the quality of life. Our caregivers help elders, older adults and seniors remain active by assisting them in getting from place to place in comfort and safety. Transferring and Re-positioning One of our top priorities is helping our clients move around their homes. This may include getting in and out of bed, chairs, and wheelchairs. Proper transferring and positioning can contribute to reducing bedsore risks. This also helps reduce muscle atrophy, while encouraging proper breathing and digestion. It can also lower the risk of falls and injuries, as well as keep our clients as comfortable as possible. Toileting and Incontinence Care We understand the sensitive nature of toileting and incontinence care for our clients. Without proper help, elder, older adults and seniors can face many issues. These may include skin infections, unpleasant odors, and general hygiene problems. Our caregivers offer compassionate, dignified help with these personal aspects of daily living. Nutrition Maintaining a healthy, nutritious diet can impact well-being and vitality across the board. In fact, many of our elders, older adults and seniors have prescribed meal plans they must stick to for health reasons. Whether you’re looking for help adhering to a special diet or just want to improve nutrition, our caregivers can help. They also provide companionship, turning meals into social time by engaging with elder, older adults and seniors while they eat. The positive environment helps them feel more relaxed. Supervision also makes certain your loved ones get proper nourishment. Our caregivers help certain clients stay on prescribed diets to prevent or control a wide variety of medical conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis. Our caregivers also help clients eat nutritious menus to promote disease prevention, healing, and healthy living. We make an extra effort to turn meals into enjoyable social time by engaging our clients in conversation over food. Medication Reminders Although our caregivers​ cannot administer medications, they can assist in ensuring that clients take their medication as prescribed. Our caregivers​ can help with opening medication containers, reading labels, and reminding the client when it is time for the next dose. In-Home Companionship and Care Services Conversation and Companionship Studies prove that elders, older adults and seniors who stay social and engaged have a better quality of life. They also have a lower tendency to develop depression and general cognitive decline. Our caregivers provide friendly company, conversation, and mealtime companionship — a fantastic way to keep your loved ones engaged and upbeat. Meal Preparation Daily tasks, like meal preparation, can be a lot of work for elders, older adults and seniors. Our caregivers step in and help in the kitchen when needed. They cook hot and wholesome meals to meet nutritional and dietary needs. Your loved ones are always welcome to work alongside their caregiver during meal prep. This time spent working together is an excellent opportunity for social interaction and conversation. Laundry Our caregivers can take care of all laundry needs, either in the home or at a nearby laundromat. These services may include washing, drying, ironing, and putting clean laundry away. Light Housekeeping Our caregivers are available to provide light housekeeping. Our services include vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping, cleaning bathrooms (sinks, tubs, showers, and toilets), cleaning kitchens (sinks, appliances, counters, and taking out the trash), straightening all rooms, organizing closets and drawers, and cleaning any interior windows reachable without a ladder. Grocery Shopping/Errands Getting around can be difficult for elders, older adults and seniors especially if they are unable to drive. Our caregivers take care of this problem by running around for you. This can include grocery shopping and other errands, such as stopping at the pharmacy or post office. Your loved ones are welcome to stay home or come along for the ride that means to our elders, older adults and seniors a way to stay active and participate. Transportation Being out and about benefits an elder, older adult and senior’s mind, body, and spirit. It's an integral part of Home Health Solutions Group Caregiving. For elders, older adults and seniors unable to drive, our caregivers provide transportation incidental to other services, such as medical appointments, barbershops, beauty salons, and shopping. Just about anywhere your elder, older adults and senior wants to go, our caregivers can help them get there. Medication Reminders Although our caregivers cannot administer medications, they can assist in ensuring that clients take their medication as prescribed. Our caregivers can help with opening medication containers, reading labels, and reminding the client when it is time for the next dose. Grooming Guidance Although our caregivers cannot administer medications, they can assist in ensuring that clients take their medication as prescribed. Our caregivers can help with opening medication containers, reading labels, and reminding the client when it is time for the next dose. Respite Care Service Home Health Solutions Group provides unmatched elder, older adult and seniors respite care. Often, when we have loved ones who need a little extra help at home, the first impulse is to offer that help ourselves. Caring for loved ones can be a rewarding experience, but it's also a stressful, demanding responsibility. This particularly applies if you’re raising a family or juggling a full-time job − or, all too often, both! Finding the time to help your loved ones can be frustrating, but it's a challenge you need not face alone. Almost 44 million Americans provide in-home care to their loved ones every year. With Home Health Solutions Group you'll have support for your family when you need it most. Behavior Assistant At Home Health Solutions Group we offer in-home service provided by a license Behavioral Health Assistant, A child on this program has a behavioral health diagnosis that resulted in adverse or unsafe behavior. Home Health Solutions Group works towards replacing maladaptive or aggressive behavior with positive and safe coping skills. Our Behavioral Health Assistants will meet with the family and child to establish individualized relationship aimed at increasing safety and maintaining the child in the family’s home Private Duty Nursing We provide the next level of care for your loved ones at home and reduce your daily worry. In-home care allows your loved one to get the help he or she needs without giving up independence. If your loved one is healthy, you might be able to meet their needs on your own or hire someone for traditional in-home care. When having a family caregiver or home health aide isn't enough, we can help. A private duty nurse from Home Health Solutions Group offers loved ones the level of care they need where they want it. Not in a nursing facility or hospital, but in the comfort and safety of home. End of Life Care We can provide comforting, end-of-life care for your loved one and assist the family during this difficult time. When a family member is diagnosed with limited life expectancy, he or she often has a strong desire to spend the final days in the comfort of home. However, caring for a loved one at the end of life can be emotionally challenging and physically exhausting. Home Health Solutions Group can support you and your loved one by working with a hospice agency to fully meet the family’s care needs. We will help care for your loved one and help around the house as well as provide the family with emotional and moral support. Continuous Care Staffing Home Health Solutions Group has partnered with nationwide Hospice Organizations offers Continuous Care in some areas of the State of Florida Continuous Care is nursing care needed to control symptoms such as: Uncontrolled pain Trouble breathing Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea that won’t ease up Change in level of consciousness Restlessness or agitation Seizures Acute symptom management is provided at home or in another facility by CAN’s, LPN’s and RN’s in shifts up to 24 hours/day so the patient can avoid hospitalization. Home Health Solutions Group has partnered with Nationwide Leaders in Hospice care and offer qualify staff to cover their needs in specific areas of Florida People living with AIDS Through the Home Health Solutions Group AIDS Home Care Program, home health caregivers visit HIV/AIDS patients in their homes bringing the necessary medical attention needed to maintain and manage their illness, including nursing and personal care, homemaker and companion services, intravenous therapy, mental health services, nutrition and medical day care. Home Health Solutions works with various programs in the State of Florida (Positive Healthcare, Ryan White Program and others.) helping children, young adults, elders, older adults and seniors living with AIDS Recovery Services We can ease your loved one's transition from the hospital or rehabilitation facility to home, which can lead to a better, more comfortable recovery. The time immediately following release from the hospital is a critical period for recovery. Studies show a lack of proper care and support following surgery or hospitalization can lead to slower recuperation. There's even a possibility of readmission to the hospital due to serious complications. That is why it is so important to have a strong support plan in place before transitioning home. While family and friends may be eager to help their loved one after a hospital stay, they lack the proper training to meet specific needs. Despite best efforts, they may end up doing more harm than good. Home Health Solutions Group’s caregivers receive expert training to provide care during this important time of recovery. Our services can help make it a smooth, easy transition. The work we do promotes healing, and reduces stress and anxiety during the process. Transitioning Care Our goal is to make the transition from hospital to home as seamless, safe, and as positive as possible. Our caregivers provide the following services: support of the care plan to aid the recovery assistance with household activities and responsibilities, including meal prep, housekeeping, and running errands incidental transportation for follow-up appointments, such as office visits and physical therapy peace of mind for family and friends communication with the medical team, as needed Having one of our caregivers take care of your loved one as they transition home provides untold peace of mind. The responsibility of your loved one's recovery doesn't have to be yours to bear alone. With us at your side, you'll be able to run to the store, get other work done, and de-stress. Our care reduces both the physical and emotional challenges facing your family as your loved one gets better. Remember, post-surgical care regimens are often demanding. Allow us to be the support system your family needs. How Home Health Solutions Group Can Help Home Health Solutions Group offers a range of services for those just returning home from the hospital or rehabilitation facility. We understand that no two cases are alike, which is why we offer customizable care plans. Depending on the specific medical needs of a client, we can adapt services to accommodate anything he or she might need. We've developed care regimens for a variety of conditions, including: Congestive heart failure Myocardial Infarction (heart attack). Pneumonia. Bone Fractures. Conditions related to falls. Dedicated and dependable, our caregivers are available around the clock, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We are ready to provide the greatest amount of care necessary to help ensure your loved one has a speedy, healthy and safe recovery. Let Home Health Solutions Group help guide you through the transition process. Our expertise and compassionate care allows each client to focus on what's most important - feeling better. With a personalized Home Health Solutions care plan, we'll work to ensure your loved one has everything he or she needs for a more successful recovery. Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease Care You are not alone. We can help care for your loved one at home, giving you the support you need. At Home Health Solutions Group, we understand the struggles families face when caring for an elder, older adult or senior with Alzheimer's disease or dementia, and we are here to help. Our caregivers receive special training to care for elders, older adults and seniors with Alzheimer's disease and dementia, and we are trained and dedicates in providing the highest quality care to support families during this difficult time. We understand Alzheimer's disease, its symptoms, how it affects behavior, and that it progresses at different rates for different elder, older adults and seniors. We understand what families are going through and we're here to help. Home Health Solutions Group: Custom Care Plan Although our caregivers do not dispense medication, they are still able to assist with medications. This includes providing reminders of when to take their next dose, as well as opening containers and reading labels. These helpful reminders safeguard that your loved ones are taking their medications as prescribed. Our caregivers work closely with elder, older adult and seniors to provide in-home care. This allows them to remain in their homes for as long as possible. It also ensures they are well taken care of, from grooming to household chores. Having our caregivers in your home is an excellent way to balance the wants and needs of aging elder, older adults and seniors. HHSG Interactive Caregiving - Our Approach to Elder, Older Adults and Senior Care Our distinctive approach to elder care is at the very heart of Home Health Solutions Group One of the most important things to elders, older adults and seniors is the ability to remain in the comfort of their own homes for as long as possible. Home Health Solutions Group can help make this a reality. Our caregivers receive meticulous training in our HHSG Interactive Caregiving approach to care. A blend of strategies that emphasizes full engagement and interaction. The goal is to improve the quality of life and help elders, older adults and seniors to maintain their independence for as long as possible. Home Health Solutions Group delivers essential personal care, companionship, and housekeeping services and our interactive care approach is what does that caregivers and clients believe makes all the difference. Keeping Elders, Older Adults and Seniors Engaged and Active After living an independent life, it can be frustrating and stressful for elders, older adults and seniors to realize they no longer have the mobility they once had. To ease these challenges, Home Health Solutions Group allows elders, older adults and seniors to take an active role in their care. Our caregivers create physical, mental, and social activities that elders, older adults and seniors look forward to doing. We want your loved ones to visit friends, solve crossword puzzles, and listen to music. We want them doing all the activities that make them the happiest. By encouraging physical and mental interaction, our elder, older adults or seniors gain healthier and more fulfilling lives. The Home Health Solutions Group’s Difference HHSH Difference means that your loved ones will never to face their health or recovery alone. Our caregivers work side-by-side to improve wellbeing and maintain independence. We use HHSH Interactive Caregiving because we believe it makes a positive difference in all our clients' lives. For instance: Physical exercise conditions and strengthens core muscles. This practice reduces the risk of falling, which is one of the leading causes of injury in elder, older adults or senior. Studies even show that exercise is better for fall prevention than home modifications. Solving puzzles and reminiscing are important mental exercises. They keep the mind nimble and alert, which fights negative emotions and confusion. Mental acuity for elders, older adults and seniors also comes down to proper diet and hydration. We focus on meal preparation and make sure our clients aren't missing these essentials. Caregiver companionship promotes home safety. Our preventative measures, including safety technologies, help elder, older adults and seniors stay connected with the modern world. Home Health Solutions Group’s unique Interactive Caregiving, approach operates on four central principles. Each of our trained caregivers employs these principles as they care for, engage, and interact with their clients: An elder, older adult or senior with an active mind is happier, lives a fuller life, and engages with others. A well-nourished elder, older adult and senior has a more active mind and body. A safe elder, older adult or senior lives in an environment that reduces the likelihood of accidents and promotes timely response when illness or accidents occur. With a customized Home Health Solutions Group’s care plan, your loved one can remain in his or her home longer. This alone is a touching and life-changing gift for aging elders, older adults and seniors. Family members can take comfort in knowing their loved ones are in the safest hands possible. Our caregivers do more than meet daily needs. They provide ready companionship for your loved ones at a time when they need it most. Home Health Solutions Group: Diet and Nutrition Home Health Solutions Group can provide a variety of custom of services at home for your aging loved ones, including nutritious meal planning and preparation. We Help You Be Your Best You want to do what's best for those you care about, but it's not always easy. Taking care of someone can be a time-consuming task, but it's worth it to give them the best care possible. But, what about your own health? You need regular rest to keep you focused, and time for caring for your responsibilities. That's where our Home Health Solutions Group’s team can help. Home Health Solutions Group offers respite care to give you time to recuperate and be your best. Our trained caregivers are here to give you temporary support whenever you need it. We're here to help you care for your loved one, giving you time to: Run errands Get your shopping done Meet with a support group Spend time with your family Make a dentist or doctor appointment Or rest and recover with some much-deserved alone time We understand the trust you're giving to us. We know how much your loved one means to you, and that caring for him or her is about more than following a schedule. Our caregivers offer companionship at his or her home, or in your loved one’s elder, older adult and senior community. We're here to help you care for your loved one, while you take care of yourself. In-Home Care That Works with Your Schedule Get peace of mind, knowing that the elder, older adult and senior you love is in capable hands. With Home Health Solutions Group, you can request temporary help for as much, or as little, time as you need. Your schedule is already complicated, so we can have a caregiver available when you need one. When you need time for yourself, we'll be there. Someone who's trained, professional, and caring, and stays with your loved one while you’re away. We'll help you care for both physical and emotional needs, which gives you time to take care of your other responsibilities. Understanding Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Home Health Solutions Group Alzheimer's disease and dementia care is dedicated to preserving the happiness and independence of elders, older adults and seniors living in their own homes for as long as safely possible. Our trained, dedicated team of care providers are ready to meet new elders, older adults and seniors, and currently offers personal and dementia care in the homes of many elders, older adults and seniors across Florida. How Home Health Solutions Group Can Help Our caregivers are trained in Alzheimer's disease and dementia care and are also trained to implement Home Health Solutions Group Interactive Caregiving. With Interactive Caregiving, the Alzheimer's disease and dementia care provider will get to know the elder, older adult or senior on a personal level, learning about likes, dislikes and even past events in their life. While developing a relationship with the elder, older adult or senior, the caregiver can plan activities that could help the elder, older adult or senior simulate mental or physical activities that have been shown to create more lucid thought. The elder, older adult or senior and care provider can listen to music together from their favorite era, read an old favorite book or even do memory exercises like looking through family photos or discussing current events. Next-Level Home Care for Your Family Member Specialized care requires special training, and we only hire qualified staff. Our private duty nurses are either licensed practical nurses (LPNs) or Registered Nurses (RNs). They're trained and certified to perform many advanced medical tasks, including: Maintain colostomy bag and catheter hygiene Personal medical care including nail trimming, oral cavity cleaning, and bowel supervision Administering medication including injections, inhalants, eye drops, oral, and topical medications IV Therapy Set up and maintain a medication schedule, including weekly pill boxes or automatic dispensers Track oxygen levels, use heart monitors, or other advanced in-home equipment Tracheostomy Care Ventilator Care Gastronomy (Feeding Tube) Care Nasogastric (NG) Tube Care Wound Care (including Wound Vac) Provide advanced care training for family members Our private duty nurses are available whenever you need them. From scheduled nursing visits to hourly care, someone is there to help 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We work with your loved one's medical team to offer the professional support he or she needs. Private duty nurses let loved ones live at home while receiving the care they require. They complement traditional in-home caregivers and give family members extra peace of mind. Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Care A leader in rehabilitative care at home. In 2013, Home Health Solutions Group was one of the first home care provider to develop a specialized in-home care program to care for individuals with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and spinal cord injuries (SCIs). Receiving specialized, expert care after a brain or spinal cord injury is incredibly important for achieving the highest level of recovery. At the hospital, immediately following an injury and again at a rehabilitation facility, you have access to specialists—neurologists, therapists, and other experts with experience and in-depth knowledge about injuries like yours. At Home Health Solutions Group, we believe you should have that same level of specialized, expert care at home, too. In Home Respite Care Services for Seniors, Elderly, Older Adults and Children up to 21 years old. In home respite care, or relief care, for seniors & the elderly offers family caregivers a chance to step back and take a break from their care situation. It’s meant to allow you to recharge emotionally and physically to avoid burnout. Respite care can include things like light housekeeping, personal care such as bathing or dressing, travel accompaniment to appointments, grocery shopping, errands, and more. The cost of respite care depends on your location the length of time you’ll need care for (longer-hour cases may charge by day instead of hourly). Home Health Solutions Group can tell you more and answer any questions you have about paying for respite care. Service Areas We are currently servicing the following counties: Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward, Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Lafayette, Lake, Levy, Marion, Putnam, Sumter, Suwannee, Union, Pasco, Pinellas, Hardee, Highlands, Hillsborough, Manatee, Polk, Brevard, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Lee, and Sarasota counties Frequently Asked Questions about Elder, Older Adult and Senior Care What is home care and how does it differ from home healthcare? In its truest meaning, home care refers to any type of care (medical or non-medical) that is provided for the client in their home. In recent years, however, there has been a slight shift in terminology. While home care can be used to describe both medical and non-medical care, typically "home care" refers to non-medical care such as companionship/homemaking services and personal care services, while "home healthcare" refers to the provision of skilled nursing care and other care such as speech, physical or occupational therapy. What services does Home Health Solutions Group’s provide? Home Health Solutions Group provides companionship services such as meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, grocery shopping/errands, incidental transportation, medication reminders, grooming, live-in service and respite care. We also provide personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and hygiene, mobility assistance, transferring and positioning, toileting and incontinence and feeding/special diet assistance. Some offices provide Dementia/Alzheimer’s care and Home Health Care. Services vary by the Counties we serve in Florida How are Home Health Solutions Group caregivers selected? Each caregiver at Home Health Solutions Group, is an employee who is carefully screened and trained before caring for a client. Each must undergo a rigorous process including national and local criminal background checks, DMV, and personal and professional reference checks. Must have complete over ten in-service courses and attend yearly in-service course as well as monthly agency in-services. In addition, Home Health Solutions has a quality improvement plan in process that review, examine and supervise our employees while caring for your love ones. All Home Health Solutions personnel are, insured for our clients’ peace-of-mind. We strive to hire the very best caregivers to become Home Health Solutions Group’s qualified caregivers, because we only hire people we would want to care for a member of our own family. How much does in-home care cost? We work with different government programs, Long Term Care Insurance Companies and Private Pay, therefor we encourage you to contact your local office directly for a complete list of products and services available, as well as the rates for your area. Are services available 24 hours, 7 days a week? Yes. Services are available for as little as a few hours a visit up to 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Do you provide services to those in nursing homes or assisted living communities? Yes. Home Health Solutions Group can provide companionship or personal care to residents at assisted living communities and nursing homes who may desire additional attention or personalized care. Is there a written plan of care for each client? Is it modified and if so, how often? Home Health Solutions Group develops an individualized and completely confidential Plan of Care for each client. The purpose is to document the type of care services needed and when the client would like to initiate care. Once the client, and family members, and local office agrees on the Care Plan, the office staff will use that information to recommend the caregiver who will be delivering the service, establish the schedule and agree to the monitoring and communication. Care Pans are reviewed with the client and family regularly, but always meeting state regulations. The review is an important process to ensure the client is receiving the appropriate level of care and is pleased with the caregiver providing the care. Will I have the same caregiver all the time? How will I meet my Caregiver? During the initial conversation and the in-home visit, the Client Care Coordinator will document the services required and the client's preferences for a caregiver match. Then, the Client Care Coordinator selects the best caregiver fit for the client and will arrange an introduction between the client and the caregiver, and to introduce the member of this new team. During that meeting, all the involved parties review the Care Plan to ensure that everyone agrees and understands what services are to be provided. What if my Caregiver is sick or on vacation? Each Home Health Solutions Group’s office employs a team of caregivers so that your care service will not be interrupted if someone gets sick or goes on vacation. If your caregiver is unavailable, the Client Care Coordinator will arrange another caregiver and will contact you in advance of the change. The Client Care Coordinator will also introduce the interim caregiver to you and review your Care Plan with the interim caregiver prior to service. Our goal is to ensure that services are provided as expected. Your safety and security are a top priority. What are ADLs and IADLs? Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) include the basic tasks essential for day-to-day functioning, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, mobility and toileting. Many elders, older adults and seniors who require help with such activities are largely independent, but may require help with one or two ADLs. In some cases, intermittent help from a family member or friend may be all that is needed. However, in many cases, particularly when family or friends are unavailable and the importance of scheduling these activities is critical, informal care arrangements may not be adequate. Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) are considered those activities which are less basic than the traditional ADLs. IADLs, nevertheless, are important in enhancing a client’s quality of life. IADLs include such activities as shopping, paying bills, cleaning, doing the laundry and meal preparation. Many elders, older adults and seniors require assistance with IADLs rather than ADLs. Some elder, older adults and seniors want someone to escort them when they are shopping and help them avoid situations that might cause them to fall. Other elder, older adults and seniors may welcome assistance with their bill paying and medical appointments. Home Health Solutions Group offers an array of companionship and homemaking services to assist our clients with the IADLs. Please contact the Home Health Solutions Group office near you or your loved one for more information. Corporate Offices Miami Dade Office 10300 Sunset Drive Suite 236 Miami FL 33173 Tel-786-991-2300 Toll-free 800-605-0027 Email: info@hhsgroup.net Regional Offices Hernando Offices (Spring Hill) 6302 Boatwrite Road Spring Hill, FL 34609 Tel 352-410-6940 Orlando Offices (Orlando) 1058 Redman Street #C Orlando, FL 32839 Tel-407-255-8649 SW Offices (Naples) 2430 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Suite 108 Naples, FL 34109 Tel-239-228-2312 Tampa Offices (Tampa) 6727 South Lois Avenue No. 503 Tampa, FL 33616 Tel-813-398-0173 https://www.hhsgroup.net

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