Frequently Asked Questions
For Well-Informed Care Decisions
What is Home Care?
Home health care helps older adults live independently for as long as possible, even with an illness or injury. ... Home health care may include occupational and physical therapy, speech therapy, and skilled nursing. It may involve helping older adults with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
Are your caregivers insured and bonded?
Yes. Every caregiver is a Upshur Home Care employee. To help ensure the safety and well being of our clients, we perform a criminal history background clearance and then cover each caregiver with general liability and workers' compensation insurance.
Is Medicare or Medicaid available for non-medical in-home care?
Original Medicare does not pay for non-medical home care aides and selectively covers home health care. As of 2019, some Medicare Advantage plans may cover non-medical, home care aides depending on one's plan.
Medicaid pays for non-medical home care to help individuals remain living in their homes. However, Medicaid rules are state-specific, and therefore, eligibility and benefits differ in every state. Read a state-by-state guide to Medicaid programs covering home care.
Can you do short term senior care?
Yes. Our care is always determined by what you need - it's part of our “No Contracts, Just Care” philosophy. Your local office will work with you to create a plan of care specific to your individual needs.
Upshur Home care services seems like a good choice. What's the next step?
Give us a call. We'll arrange a time to visit you, your family and/or any authorized representative to fully discuss your particular home care situation and how Upshur Home care might help.
Together, we'll go over the care your family needs and the care we provide. We'll answer all of your questions regarding in-home care services and costs. Then, we'll begin putting together your Custom Care Plan and matching your loved one with the right caregiver. Usually, care can begin within a matter of a few days.