Home health
Imagine being able to receive all the care you need, under the guidance of your primary doctor, on a schedule that works for you and your family, without leaving the comforts of your home. That’s Allina Health home health.
Our experienced team will:
- develop an individual care plan that meets your needs
- help you stay independent in your home
- provide a complete range of services through regular visits to your home, including care for pre/postpartum people and their newborns
What to expect?
We’ll start by assessing your needs and checking your home to help prevent falls and other injuries. Then we’ll create a care plan designed to empower and help you take care of yourself. Your home health care team will work with you and your family to schedule the services you need and educate you about your health, medications and medical equipment.
Insurance
Home health care is covered by most insurance companies. Prior to starting your care, we will obtain your benefit verification and authorization from your insurance company—giving you one less thing to worry about. Private pay options are also available.
Services
The benefits of home health care are life changing. They include everything from faster recovery times to fewer urgent or unplanned trips to the hospital or emergency department. Allina Health home health exceeds the Minnesota average for reducing emergency room visits and helping patients recover faster.
Home health services include:
Skilled nursing
- Assess your physical, mental and emotional health.
- Educate you and your caregiver about health status and medications.
- Teach you about nutrition to speed the recovery process.
- Assist and teach you wound care for pressure sores and surgical wounds.
- Help give IV, infusion and nutritional therapies.
Physical therapy
- Help improve function and safety with moving around following an injury, illness, surgery, or chronic condition.
- Teach you strength and balance exercises.
- Teach pain management techniques.
- Help with fall prevention strategies.
- Teach you how to use mobility devices like, a walker, cane, or wheelchair.
Occupational therapy
- Teach you how to be as independent as possible with everyday tasks.
- Show you how to use adaptive equipment and recommend home modification to maximize independence with daily tasks.
- Help you manage the physical and emotional burden of chronic conditions to maintain your independence.
Speech therapy
- Treat cognitive, language, communication and swallowing disorders.
- Teach you exercises and techniques to improve swallowing problems.
- Help improve communication skills.
- Teach techniques to improve cognitive abilities.
Home health aide
- Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting).
- Assist with daily activities (meal preparation, light housekeeping).
- Support daily routines at home.
Social work
- Help address financial concerns.
- Assist with referrals to community resources.
- Promote well-being by addressing psychosocial needs.
Services not offered
- Dietician
- Respiratory therapy
First published: 1/16/2025