Home Care Services

SKILLED HOME CARE SERVICES provide support to individuals who are sick, disabled, or convalescing at home. Anyone who is concerned may make a referral for services.

Services provided

Registered Nurse

• Health Education                                                              
• Medication Management                                                  
• IV Infusion Therapy
• Health Assessment                                                         
• Case Management
• Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar Screening
• Supervision of Personal Care Services
• FDA Class II Telemonitors
• Wound Care & Dressing Changes

Home Care Aides

• Bathing, Dressing and Toileting
• Meal Preparation
• Walking & Exercises
• Light Housekeeping
• Budget Management

Speech-Language Pathologist

Occupational Therapy

Medical Social Services

In-home Evaluation of Needs Provided Without Charge  

Who is eligible?

Individuals living in their own home or apartment

Individuals discharged from hospitals, nursing homes or group homes

Individuals residing in Calhoun and surrounding counties

Children with multiple medical needs related to acute or chronic conditions

What is the fee?

Home care costs may be covered by one of several sources. Our staff will assist you to identify payer source and process claims. The Calhoun County Department of Health is a Medicare and Medicaid certified agency, approved by Medco, Wellmark Blue Cross-Blue Shield and multi-company health insurance PPO.  Grant funds from the Iowa Department of Public Health and Elderbridge are also available.

For more information contact Jane Condon.

Elderly Waiver

The Elderly Waiver provides assistance to persons 65 and older who require a level of care in a medical institution but can remain at home with additional supports.

Services Proviced:

Chore Services

Consumer Directed Attendant Care

Home and Vehicle Modification

Nursing

Respite

Case Management

Homemkaker

Home Health Aide

Who is eligible?

Special needs individuals meeting qualifying criteria determined by the Dept. of Human Services.

What is the fee?

This waiver is allotted designated amounts of funds to purchase services.

For more information contact Barb Riley.

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