A tradition in Bath County since 1913, our home care service sends skilled nurses, therapy professionals, and home health aides into the patient’s home. The patient’s doctor directs the care plan. Services include skilled nursing, physical therapy and other therapy services, patient and family education and a home safety assessment. Home-based care allows patients to receive quality clinical care in the comfort of their own homes without the expense of extended hospital stays.

Home-bound patients who live within our service area are eligible for Medicare payment, and most insurance companies will cover home-based care. If you or a family member are being discharged from a hospital and are concerned about continued needs for medical care, please ask your doctor or discharge planner for a referral to Community House Home Health.

Extended Care Services In Your Home

Home care staff are available on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Recovering from illness and injury often continues after a hospital stay. Our transitional and home care services make it possible to remain at home or in your home community, close to your family and friends, and continue in the care of doctors and nurses who know you and understand your needs.

For more information contact us at 540-839-7057 or 1-800-689-8228.

Life Alarm System

When a resident of Bath or Highland Counties is home-bound and lives alone full-time or part-time, Bath Community Hospital will pay for the initial installation charge of a Life Alarm System. A Life Alarm System consists of a pendant worn around the person’s neck and an alarm system placed by the phone. When a medical emergency occurs, such as a fall or sudden illness, the person presses the button on the pendant activating a two-way voice alarm system that calls a monitoring center. The call is acknowledged within 60 seconds and neighbors and the local 911 number are called, if needed.

There is a monthly fee of $30.00 which is paid for by the family members of the client. Financial Assistance is available based on need. For more information, call 540-839-7017.

Hospice Care

Patients and their families need special care and support when facing end-of-life issues. Hospice care focuses on providing comfort and dignity in the comfort of home and provides special services such as pain management, family education, and bereavement support, which are helpful to the entire family. Care plans are individualized and directed by the patient’s personal physician.

If you or a family member are facing end-of-life issues, ask your doctor or discharge planner about Hospice of the Highlands

For more information contact us at 540-839-7017.