If the doctor says you or your loved one can finish
recovering at home, he or she may recommend home visits
by nurses, therapists and certified nursing assistants.
Doctors, hospital discharge planners and Medicare HMOs
can all help you choose home care nurses, aides and
therapists.
• Call RI Department of Health, Division of Facilities
Regulation at 222-2566 for a list of Medicare certified
skilled nursing agencies and licensed home health care
providers.
You can also find information on the Internet at
www.eldercareri.com/homecare.htm.
Medicare or your Medicare HMO will help pay for care at
home if the patient meets certain conditions. For
information, ask your hospital discharge planner or social
worker or talk to your health plan provider.
If you need ongoing services and help with covering the
cost of home care both the Department of Elderly Affairs
and the Department of Human Services offer programs for
elders and persons with a disability who meet certain
income and asset guidelines.
For information and assistance please call:
• Department of Elderly Affairs at 462-4000.
• DHS Info Line at 462-5300 for your Regional Long
Term Care Office.
