When you are confronted with the difficult issues of an illness, injury, or even aging, you almost always want to deal with those challenges in the comfort of your own home. Mercyhealth at Home Home Health nurses and therapists bring skilled and compassionate health care services to you, wherever you call home. Our main goal is to help you maintain your health at the best level possible and become independent with your health care as quickly and safely as possible.
We offer several levels of service in southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois:
Skilled medical assistance
If you are recovering from major surgery, illness, or accident, Mercyhealth at Home Home Health staff will visit and help with medications, wound care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and other skilled services.
Home Health Aides
Our Home Health Aides are here to help you with important everyday tasks like bathing, washing your hair, and getting dressed.
Telehealth services (remote patient monitoring)
Mercyhealth at Home Home Health offers telehealth services (remote patient monitoring) if you are at risk of rehospitalization from a chronic disease. We monitor your weight, blood pressure, pulse and oxygen levels from the comfort of your home, working with you to better manage your symptoms. Telehealth allows our team to provide early intervention and communication with your doctor, helping you gain better control over your disease. Our goal is to keep you healthier, at home.
Services for wound care, infusion therapy, rehabilitation and more
Mercyhealth at Home Home Health is available for a variety of situations. Our professional staff can help meet patient needs for services like:
- IV and IM medication administration
- Feeding tube insertion, maintenance and care
- Acute and chronic wound care
- Ostomy care
- Catheter insertion
- Maintenance and education for PICC and central lines
- Rehabilitation services for post-hospitalization care
- Medication education and management
- Disease- and illness-specific education for patients and caregivers
- Assisting to find long-term care options and connecting patients with local services
For more information about our home health services call Mercyhealth at Home at (608) 754-2201 in Janesville or (815) 971-3550 in Rockford.