Holy Name Medical Center's Home Care Department provides a variety of services to better help a patient's transition when they return home following their stay at the Medical Center. Patients will continue to receive high-quality health care services while returning to health in the familiar and reassuring surroundings of their own home. To help ensure this transition, a registered nurse is on call 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week.

Once the need for home care has been determined, Holy Name can provide the quality services needed. Under the direct supervision of the patient's physician, the health professionals of Holy Name Home Care can provide you with a plan of skilled care and dependable support designed to meet the specific needs of each and every patient. Through the education and supervision of our licensed and certified staff, we strive to ensure that patients receive the highest standard of care available and are treated with the utmost dignity and respect.

We accept Medicare, Medicaid and managed care plans, as well as commercial health insurance plans. Additional payment options are available upon request.

Getting a Referral

• Medical Center discharge planners can work with your physician to refer you to Holy Name Home Care.
• Referrals can also come directly from your personal physician's office.
• We will work with your physician to determine your home care needs.

For more information, please call Holy Name Home Care at 201-833-3740.

We Provide Skilled Nursing Care

• Registered nurses (RNs) manage all your care, coordinate changes with your physician, and recommend additional resources, when necessary.
• RNs perform skilled assessments of your health and home safety.
• RNs administer medical treatments and procedures.
• RNs teach you and your caregiver how to effectively manage your health needs.

We Provide Rehabilitation Therapy

• Physical therapists work with you to increase mobility and muscle strength.
• Speech therapists help to improve your communication skills and swallowing ability.
• Occupational therapists enhance your ability to perform routine activities and essential personal skills. In an effort to maximize your independence, they may recommend modifications related to the design and layout of your home.

We Provide Home Health Aides

• Home health aides provide personal care, meal preparation and assistance with your activities of daily living.
• All home health aide care is supervised by a registered nurse.

We Provide Medical Social Workers

• Medical social workers offer counseling to aid you and your family in coping with illness or disability.
• Medical social workers assist with long-range planning for care.
• Medical social workers provide referrals to community resources, when appropriate.

We Provide Nutritional Care

• Registered dieticians (RDs) provide nutritional assessments, diet instruction and interventions, including the use of dietary supplements.
• RDs consult with the patient and caregiver to develop a plan for your adequate intake of food and fluids, and your understanding of special diets.

Additional Services

• Lifeline Emergency Response
• Telemonitoring
• Hospice Care