Home Health
Cherry County Hospital (CCH) provides home health care for patients who are homebound and are unable to make frequent visits to their health care provider. In addition to skilled care, Home Health can provide personal care for residents of the following Nebraska counties: Cherry, Brown, Keya Paha, Rock, and Thomas, and there is also limited coverage available for Todd County, South Dakota.
Services can include but are not limited to the following:
• Skilled Assessment• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech Therapy
• Bathing Assistance
• Medication Training
• Instruction on Disease Management
• Ostomy Care
• Wound Care
• Post Surgical Care
• Equipment Training
• Strength and Endurance Training
• Instruction on Activities of Daily Living
• Developing a Home Exercise Program
Outside Resources:
Home Health collaborates with a number of outside agencies to assist you with your care. To ensure you receive the most comprehensive care, Home Health can assist coordination with the appropriate agencies to provide both the equipment and services needed for your care.Referrals:
Your primary care provider will refer you to CCH Home Health if he/she thinks you could benefit from Home Health Services.Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Does CCH offer hospice care?A: Sorry, CCH does not offer hospice care at this time.
Q: Does home health care need to be pre-certified with my insurance company?
A: Yes! Insurance companies require precertification for home health care. It is always wise to contact your insurance company to pre-certify your home health care. It is also wise to document the number you called, the name of the person with whom you spoke, what they told you, and the date and time of the conversation.
Q: What does it take to qualify for Home Health services?
A: Listed below are the admission criteria. If you have any questions about these or any Home Health services, please contact our Home Health department at 402.376.2525.
• You must require intermittent skilled nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech therapy.
• Your attending physician must certify that you are homebound.
• You are accepted for treatment on the basis of a reasonable expectation that your medical, nursing, and social needs can be met adequately in your place of residence.