Sonoma Valley Hospital’s esteemed home health service is not only getting a new name, Healing At Home, but also broadening its reach to serve more communities. This nationally recognized program is expanding its high-quality skilled home health care services throughout Sonoma County and venturing into Marin and Napa counties.
Healing At Home logo representing Sonoma Valley Hospital's expanded home care program.
Barbara Lee, Director of Healing At Home, highlighted the increasing demand for superior skilled home health care as the driving force behind this expansion. For 25 years, Sonoma Valley Hospital has been a leading provider in the Sonoma Valley, and this growth allows them to extend their expertise further. The expansion is a response to the growing senior population and the healthcare industry’s increasing focus on outpatient services. These factors are significantly contributing to the growth of the home health market.
Statistics from the Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare indicate that approximately 70% of home health care recipients are seniors. This demographic is more likely to live alone and experience poorer health, making reliable home care services crucial. Sonoma Valley Hospital’s Healing At Home program is designed to meet the needs of this population, as well as any patient requiring skilled care within the comfort of their own home. It is important to understand that Skilled Home Health Care is distinct from basic home care. It involves professional medical services ordered by a physician for patients recovering from illness or injury who do not need hospitalization or specialized facility care.
Healing At Home provides a comprehensive suite of professional health services. These include advanced treatments like home I.V. therapy, specialized enterostomal therapy, expert wound care, and meticulous medication management. To support overall recovery, they also offer pain management strategies and rehabilitation services such as physical and speech therapy.
“The consensus among hospitals, primary care physicians, and patients is clear: healing at home is optimal whenever possible,” Lee stated. “Our mission is to deliver personalized services that cater to each patient’s unique medical and care requirements, all within the familiar and comforting environment of their homes.”
The Healing At Home program boasts a dedicated team of healthcare professionals. This includes Registered Nurses, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech Therapists, along with Social Workers and Certified Home Health Aides. These professionals make regular home visits to patients who are considered homebound, delivering care under the direct orders of the patient’s physician.
Since its inception in 1989, Healing At Home has grown significantly, now providing approximately 1,000 home visits every month. The program’s commitment to excellence has been recognized through the HomeCare Elite™ award in both 2011 and 2012. This prestigious recognition is given to the top 25 percent of home health agencies in the United States, based on rigorous performance measures. Financially, Sonoma Valley Hospital Home Care Program services are typically covered by private insurance, Medicare, Medi-Cal, or Workers’ Compensation, making quality home care accessible to a broad range of patients.
For those seeking more information about the Healing At Home services, please call 707-935-5135 between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm, seven days a week. Additional details can also be found online at www.sonomavalleyhospital.org/healingathome.
