I HAVE QUESTIONS

A - On the first visit, MBGH professional will conduct an initial assessment. At MBGH, this thorough interview and professional assessment is part of our coordinated approach to managing your overall health status. 

Our Free Assessment focuses on identifying areas where you may benefit from and partners with you, your family and doctor to promote disease management & prevention, determining which services 

will enrich your love ones life.

A - Yes, the team approach helps in all aspects of care from; avoiding medical 

or treatment concerns, to making the transition from a hospital or nursing facility to your home much easier, and actively engages you and your 

caregivers in your care.

A - The frequency and type of home health visits and the services provided are based on your personal plan of care. Your doctor or family member may change your plan of care, increasing or decreasing the number of visits or services provided, in order to provide you with the best home health care for your needs. You determine if we are at your home for a service, a day or extended care you decide.

A - Absolutely, and we’d be honored to care for you or your loved one. Federal law gives patients the freedom to choose their health care provider. 

There are several requirements for receiving home health care 

under Medicare Benefits:

A - You must have a doctor prescribe home health care

You must need either skilled nursing care or therapy on an intermittent basis (i.e., physical/occupational/speech therapy)

There are other Payment Options

You can considered “homebound”below)

A - Essentially, your condition is such that you’re normally unable to safely leave your home without the assistance of others and the aid of assistive devices (such as crutches, canes, walkers or wheelchairs), and that doing so would require considerable and taxing effort.

You can generally leave home as often as you need for medical treatment that cannot be provided in the home and still be considered homebound. Further, you are allowed brief and infrequent absences from the home for some 

non-medical reasons, such as an occasional trip to the barber/beauty shop, to attend church, or for unique family events (like a graduation).

Has your mom, dad or loved one been diagnosed with any of these conditions?

• Heart failure or other heart condition
• Stroke
• Diabetes
• COPD or other respiratory condition
• Alzheimer’s/Dementia/Confusion
• Cancer
• Other

Have they experienced any of the following in the past 3 months?

• Serious illness (pneumonia, infection, flu)
• Joint replacement or surgery (knee, hip, shoulder, etc.)
• Falls, dizziness or loss of balance
• Trouble eating or swallowing
• Depression
• Amputation

Has your loved one been diagnosed with a terminal condition, with six months or less life expectancy?

• YES
• NOT SURE
• NO

Has their doctor prescribed any of the following medications or treatments?

• Coumadin/Warfarin (anti-clotting/blood thinner)
• Insulin or oral diabetic medication
• Pain Medication
• IV Medication
• Dialysis
• Oxygen
• Other

Does your loved one have trouble keeping track of which medications they’re supposed to take, or have they accidentally taken the wrong medication or dosage?

• Frequently – Several times a month
• Regularly – At least once a month
• Sometimes – A few times a year
• Rarely – Once a year or less
• Don't know

Do they have difficulty performing any of the following tasks?

• Bathing
• Getting dressed
• Preparing food
• Using the restroom
• Grocery Shopping
• Driving