The availability of quality in-home health care services has many benefits for patients: the comfort of familiar surroundings, a greater degree of self-sufficiency, and lower costs than hospital or nursing home care. Licensed professionals provide skilled care, as ordered by a physician, in a 50 mile radius of Harrisburg. Services include skilled nurse, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social services, and home health aide.

Home Health Care

Harrisburg Medical Center is licensed by the State of Illinois, certified by Medicare and Medicaid, is a member of the Illinois Home Care Council and is accredited by JCAHO.

We'll even handle the paperwork.
Filing Medicare and most insurance forms seems to grow more and more complicated and time-consuming. Our staff can eliminate this burden by handling the paperwork associated with home health care. There is no charge for this service.

Referrals

The professionals at Harrisburg Medical Center and Home Health Care are happy to evaluate your needs and assist you in selecting the appropriate services. For more information or referrals, you may call (618) 253-7671 ext. 489

CareCall

Home Health is a provider for Health Watch personal monitoring program, CareCall. This is a 24-hour/7 day monitoring system that allows a senior or medically challenged individual to live at home while being able to contact the outside world at the push of a button.

CareCall allows you to feel secure in your own home and gives the ones you love the peace of mind that comes with knowing you are always in touch with caring people who will be there at the push of a button.

For more information, contact HMC Home Health at:
(618) 253-7671, ext. 489.