Skilled Home Health Care
Bringing recovery, rehabilitation, and medical support to your doorstep.
Doctor-ordered clinical care to help you recover from injury, illness, or surgery in the comfort of your home.
What is Home Health?
Home Health is skilled clinical care provided in your home to help you recover from an injury, illness, or surgery. Unlike non-medical home care (which focuses on companionship or housekeeping), Home Health is doctor-ordered medical treatment designed to help you regain your independence and avoid unnecessary hospital visits.
The Goal: The primary goal is to help you get better, regain your function, and become as self-sufficient as possible. It is generally intermittent, short-term care that adjusts as your condition improves.
When is Home Health the Right Choice?
Recent Hospitalization
Post-Acute Care
Have recently been hospitalized or discharged from a rehab facility and need continued support to recover at home.
New Diagnosis
Health Education
Have a new diagnosis requiring education (e.g., new insulin-dependent diabetes, heart failure, COPD management).
Medication Changes
Monitoring Required
Have experienced a change in medication that requires monitoring for side effects or effectiveness.
Wound Care Needs
Skilled Treatment
Have a wound that requires dressing changes or assessment by a skilled nurse.
Homebound Status
Insurance Requirement
Are considered "Homebound": This means leaving the home requires a taxing effort or the aid of a supportive device (walker, wheelchair, or another person).
Why choose Commonheart for Home Health?
• Efficient Referral Process: We review referrals promptly, with a goal of acceptance or declination communicated within one hour.
• Timely Patient Admissions: Patients are admitted within 24–48 hours, with therapy visits typically scheduled within 48 hours.
• Dedicated, Stable Staffing: We proactively staff for growth so we can accept your referrals. Our low caregiver turnover ensures consistent, high-quality care.
• 24/7 Clinical Support: All calls are answered by an actual team member, with licensed nurses available around the clock for clinical support.
We Bring the Clinic to You
Skilled Nursing (RN/LPN)
Clinical Management
They manage the clinical picture—monitoring vitals, dressing wounds, administering IVs or injections, and educating the family on medication management.
Physical Therapy (PT)
Mobility & Strength
Focuses on mobility. They help you regain strength, improve balance to prevent falls, and navigate your home safely.
Occupational Therapy (OT)
Daily Living Skills
Focuses on daily living. They help you relearn how to dress, bathe, and feed yourself, often using adaptive equipment.
Speech Therapy (ST)
Communication & Swallowing
Assists with speech recovery (often post-stroke) and evaluates swallowing difficulties to prevent choking or pneumonia.
Home Health Aides
Personal Care Support
Assist with personal hygiene (bathing/grooming) while you are receiving skilled nursing or therapy services.
Our Service Areas
Serving counties across southern Wisconsin. Contact us to confirm availability in your area.
Hear from families we've had the honor to serve
Your Commonheart staff is full of wonderful people with big hearts that I could sit and talk to for hours. I sincerely enjoyed our conversations, and more importantly, the team was always there to listen and provide support when needed. I always felt heard, and for that, I can’t thank you enough
Sarah J., Watertown, WI
Home Health FAQ
What is Home Health?
Home Health is short-term medical care delivered in the comfort of your home. It’s designed to help you recover from illness, injury, or surgery with the support of licensed nurses, therapists, and aides. Services are tailored to your medical needs and help you regain independence without having to go to the hospital or a rehab center.
What is the difference between Home Health and home care?
Home health is medical care that requires a doctor’s order and is provided by trained healthcare professionals—like nurses and physical therapists. Home care, on the other hand, includes help with everyday tasks such as bathing, dressing, or meal prep, and doesn’t require a medical need or doctor’s referral.
What are the signs that I might benefit from Home Health service?
You may benefit from Home Health if:
- You’ve had a recent fall, surgery, or hospital stay
- You’re managing a new diagnosis or medication
- Your energy or mobility is declining
- Daily activities feel harder than they used to
- You’re living with a chronic condition and feel unsure how to manage it
How do I know if I or my loved one qualifies for Home Health?
To qualify for Home Health, you must have a medical need for skilled services such as nursing or therapy, and a doctor must refer you. Our team will verify eligibility before services begin and explain everything clearly.
What’s covered by insurance?
Most Home Health services are fully covered by Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance. Some private insurance plans may have a small copay. We’ll review any potential costs with you before starting care. Supplies like wound dressings and catheter kits are typically covered. Equipment, such as walkers or hospital beds, are generally not.
How can we help?
Call Commonheart at (844) 206-4930 or use this form to send us an email.