Short-term clinical home health care services are generally prescribed by a licensed clinician affiliated with a hospital, rehab or nursing home from which a patient is being discharged. Service is generally provided in two one-hour sessions per week for 30-60 days, although this may be extended when medically necessary. There is no one else providing care for the other hours/days that the patient is at home. The in-home clinician checks vital signs, healing of wounds, mental well-being, etc. Payment is generally covered by Medicare (65 and older), or by private insurance.

For the many hours a week, including nights, that the patient is at home alone, we suggest our NeverHomeAloneTM service for affordable 24/7 oversight of your loved one.