Senior Care in Castalia, OH

"the nurses in hospice of the VNA were very compassionate and went the extra mile to help loved ones. They took excellent care of my dad as a home care provider and later as his hospice nurses and aides. ..."

"Used this hospice for my father, they did a compassionate and good job. He lived at home with them helping. ..."

"They took care of my father for awhile. They did good. Staff were attentive. The marketer Breanna was very nice. Staff called on my dad to check on him, nice group...."

Hospice of Northwest Ohio served its first patients in 1981 and is the Toledo area's largest provider of hospice care. A non-profit, community-based organization, we are the only area agency solely dedicated to caring for the terminally ill. In 2010, we served 2,827 patients and families in their own homes, in nursing homes and at our freestanding Hospice Centers. We are Joint Commission accredited and Medicare/Medicaid certified. No one is ever turned away due to inability to pay.

Comfort Keepers has been in the community since 2004, operating out of Norwalk, Ohio. Serving clients in Lorain, Erie, Huron, Sandusky, Ottawa and Lucas Counties. We are CHAP Accredited and we have established an excellent reputation in these communities, offering 24/7, year round coverage. We employ STNA's and Home Health Aides. Home Health aides receive 70 hours of training by an RN before being placed with a patient. All employees have a BCI and ACXIOM background check yearly; and are supervised by Registered Nurses. Everyone is bonded and insured, and I carry BWC for all employees. In addition to Basic In-Home Care, Personal Care and Safety Technology Solutions; Comfort Keepers can provide assistance with limited clinical care needs, which would be provided by an LPN or RN. These services include: General Health Assessments Instruction to Client and Family regarding Disease management Administration of Medication (excluding injections) Pre-filling Insulin Syringes Medication Set-up Urinary Catheter Care and Maintenance Bowel Programs Ostomy Care Wound Care/ Dressing Changes Maintaining Skin Integrity We are here to help in any way we can. Please call us anytime, if we can't help you we will help you find someone who can! Caregiver Information Caregivers employed, bonded and insured: Yes Caregivers available 24 hours a day: Yes

If you are recovering from illness, injury or surgery, our skilled medical team of caregivers will create a safe, supportive and professional environment in your home. As America's leader in home health care, we pledge to maintain the highest quality standards in the delivery of our care. We are dedicated to your full recovery and return to a fulfilling life with services that include skilled nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapy, medical social workers and certified home health aides.

Home health care services from Interim allow individuals to stay safe, independent, and engaged while remaining in their own homes. We offer:Personal Care and SupportCompanionship and help with daily living activities such as grooming, bathing, fixing meals, and laundry.Nursing ServicesAs allowed by state law, Interim offers in-home nursing care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs). Available services include the monitoring of blood pressure, glucose, and other vital signs, disease and treatment education, wound care, and medication administration.TherapiesMany therapies can be provided at home to speed recovery from illness, injury or surgery, while also allowing families to be more closely involved in the rehabilitation process. Interim offers physical, occupational, and speech therapies.Respite CareRespite care from Interim provides family members breaks from the daily routine of care giving. Whether it's for a few hours or a long vacation, Interim can provide the support and relief needed.

The mission of Heritage and Home Care Connections is to serve the community by providing accessible, efficient, quality health care in an atmosphere of compassion. We are dedicated to promoting the physical and emotional well-being of our patients and all who come in contact with our agency. Because of this commitment, we strive to demonstrate our belief in the dignity and worth of each individual and respect your rights. Heritage enhances the quality of life for both their clients and employees through compassion, dignity, empowerment and respect. Heritage embraces learning, change and innovation to become a positive force in our community and workplace. We are also committed to ensuring your rights and privileges as a health care patient. Many aspects of our services and procedures may be new to you. We will work closely with you, your family and your physician to develop the type of care that you need! We subscribe to the philosophy that we are guests in your home, and we believe that treating you and your family with the utmost respect and dignity comes with being an invited guest. Through total quality management, we maintain our commitment to excellence and will accept nothing less from our staff. Selecting Heritage for your home health care needs is the “best medicine” for your recovery. Our experience in providing the finest home health care in the area has earned us high marks with the most important people in the world - our satisfied patients! If you or your relatives are suffering from illness or recuperating after some serious injuries, there is hardly any place more comfortable and wholesome to stay than your own home. In these cases, Heritage Health Care is the best choice, as it allows you to stay close to the people you love and enjoy familiar surroundings. Such services are also extremely helpful for seniors who are not capable of living alone or need some special treatment.

We are a Non-Medical Home Care company committed to Quality Care. Ensuring that the clients, families, and employees that we serve, feel valued and respected.