Freedom Home Care, LLC released a comparison guide clarifying differences between home care and home health care services to help families of aging adults make informed decisions about clinical versus non-clinical support options.
-- Freedom Home Care, LLC has released a comparison guide addressing widespread confusion between home care and home health care services, two distinct care models that families of aging adults frequently use interchangeably. The guide clarifies critical differences between clinical and non-clinical support, helping families navigate care decisions during transitions such as post-hospitalization recovery or managing chronic conditions. By providing clear, actionable information, the resource empowers families to make informed choices that align with their loved ones' medical, personal, and financial needs.
More information is available at https://freedomhomecarellc.com/professionals/home-care-vs-home-health/
Understanding the distinction between these services carries real-world consequences for families seeking appropriate support. Home health care involves clinical medical services delivered by licensed professionals—such as skilled nursing, physical therapy, wound care, and medication administration—typically prescribed by physicians following hospitalization or for chronic disease management. Home care provides non-clinical assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, meal preparation, housekeeping, medication reminders, and companionship. For an aging adult recovering from surgery, home health staff might manage wound care and rehabilitation, while home care aides handle personal caregiving tasks and household chores that support daily independence.
Financial considerations significantly influence which services families can access and sustain over time. According to national data, home care typically costs approximately $30 per hour and is paid out-of-pocket, through long-term care insurance, or sometimes Medicaid for qualified low-income seniors. When medically necessary and prescribed by a physician, home health care is often covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurance. Minnesota regulations require home health providers to maintain Medicare certification and licensure from the Minnesota Department of Health under statutes including Chapter 256B.0651-256B.0653, ensuring clinical standards that justify insurance reimbursement.
Research demonstrates that coordinated use of both service types delivers measurable benefits, including reduced hospital readmissions and lower overall healthcare costs. When families combine home health and home care in tandem, clinical professionals address medical and rehabilitative needs while caregivers provide the personal support and household assistance necessary for recovery and quality of life. Insurance benefits cover medical services, while caregivers fill gaps that clinical care alone cannot address, particularly for aging adults transitioning home from inpatient facilities or managing declining function.
Freedom Home Care conducts free in-home assessments led by registered nurses and client care managers to determine individualized needs for each client. The company coordinates with discharge planners, physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop customized, affordable solutions for families throughout southern Minnesota. By evaluating both clinical requirements and daily living support, the team helps families understand when home health care, home care, or a combination of both will best serve their loved ones.
Veterans may qualify for services through the VA Community Care program, which Freedom Home Care can help facilitate based on specific eligibility requirements and individual circumstances. The company works with Veterans Service Offices to connect eligible individuals with in-home support covered through this federal benefit, broadening access to care coordination and personal assistance for those who have served.
Families and professionals in greater Owatonna and Mankato who are seeking detailed home care vs home health care comparisons, service descriptions, and guidance on payment options can access the new guide and additional resources at https://www.freedomhomecarellc.com
Contact Info:
Name: Chris Mihm
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Organization: Freedom Home Care, LLC
Address: 1065 S.W. 24th Avenue Suite 115, Owatonna, MN 55060, United States
Website: https://www.freedomhomecarellc.com
Source: NewsNetwork
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