Homecare Admission/Referral
Homecare services must be ordered by a physician and are covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most insurance.
For Medicare coverage:
- The patient needs skilled nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech therapy
- A plan of care has been established and is periodically reviewed and signed by the primary physician (at least every 60 days)
- The normal ability to leave home is currently restricted due to illness or diagnosis
- Services provided:
- Skilled Nursing
- Medical-Surgical
- Maternal Child
- Pediatric
- Telemanagement
- Infusion Services
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech Therapy
- Medical Social Services
- Home Health Aides
- Skilled Nursing
To make a referral, download the “Physician’s Orders for Home Health Services” (PDF) form and fax it to 330–966–8099 or call Mercy Homecare at 330–492–8803.