Alternacare Home Health Services, INC

ALTERNACARE HOME HEALTH SERVICES, INC, located in Lancaster, Ohio, is a provider of in-home senior care services, offering both personal care and skilled healthcare. The agency has been serving the community for nearly three decades, with a certification date of November 24, 1993. Their primary goal is to offer an alternative to extended hospitalizations or nursing home stays by providing care in the comfort of the patient's own home. They serve individuals in Fairfield County and parts of western Perry County. Their clientele includes people with chronic illnesses such as heart and lung disease, diabetes, and cancer, as well as patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injuries from falls. They also assist individuals recently discharged from hospitals, nursing homes, or rehabilitation centers. The agency provides a range of services tailored to individual needs. These include professional nursing care, various therapies, and assistance with daily living activities. Their team of licensed nurses is on call 24 hours a day to address medical needs. Referrals for their services can be made directly by the individual or a family member, and they coordinate care with the patient's physician. Typically, a nurse will conduct an initial visit within 24 hours of a referral, often on the same day for those returning from a hospital stay.

Lancaster, OH