What Are Skilled Nursing Care at Home Programs?
A skilled nursing care at home program is an alternative to a skilled nursing facility. Upon discharge from the hospital, some patients who need additional help getting back to their normal life move to a skilled nursing facility. It’s a lower level of care but offers many of the same services as a hospital, including wound care, medication management, injections, IV therapy, catheter care, and other skilled nursing procedures. SNFs also offer rehabilitation services, monitoring, and management of chronic conditions. Now all these services are available in the home.
Skilled nursing care at home offers several benefits for patients requiring medical care. Some of these benefits include:
Comfort and Familiarity
Recovering in one's own home provides a sense of comfort, familiarity, and security, which can contribute to improved emotional well-being and overall quality of life.
Personalized Care
Skilled nursing care at home centers around an individual's specific needs and preferences, allowing for personalized attention and care plans designed to promote optimal health and recovery.
Independence
By receiving care at home, patients can maintain a greater level of independence and autonomy compared to being in a hospital or long-term care facility, which may contribute to an increase in well-being.
Reduced Risk of Infections
Home environments typically have fewer exposure risks to infectious diseases compared to hospitals or other healthcare facilities, reducing the likelihood of acquiring new infections or illnesses.
Faster Recovery
Research suggests that individuals receiving skilled nursing care at home may experience faster recovery times compared to those in institutional settings, possibly due to the comfort and support provided by familiar surroundings and family members.
Cost-Effectiveness
Skilled nursing care at home can be a cost-effective alternative to hospital stays or long-term care facility placements, as it may help prevent unnecessary hospital readmissions and reduce overall healthcare costs.
Family Involvement
Home-based care allows for greater involvement of family members and loved ones in the caregiving process, fostering a supportive environment and strengthening family bonds.
Improved Quality of Life
By receiving medical care in the comfort of their own home, individuals can maintain a higher quality of life, retain a sense of normalcy, and continue engaging in meaningful activities and relationships with their families and communities.
These programs can provide a cost-effective alternative to hospital or long-term care facility stays while allowing patients to remain in their own homes and communities.
Learn more about Inbound Health’s advanced care at-home programs.