Dickinson County Homecare
What is it?- Back to top
This program provides services for people that will help them remain independent in their homes.
Who is Eligible?- Back to top
Any person who desires in-home services is eligible.
What Services Does this Program Provide?- Back to top
- Medication Assistance
- Self-Care Education
- Injections
- Wellness Monitoring
- Attendant Care/Personal Care
- Includes assistance with bathing, dressing, nail care, skin care, hair care, feeding, toileting and transferring
- Non-Medical Attendant/Homemaking Services
- Includes assistance in house cleaning, laundry, essential shopping, errands, and meal preparation
- Physical Therapy
- Includes transfer training, therapeutic exercises, gait training, ultrasound
- Occupational Therapy
- Includes independent living/daily living skills training, sensory treatment, neurodevelopment therapy treatment, perceptual motor training, and fine motor coordination training.
Patients' Geographical Location - Back to top
- Home Health and Hospice of Dickinson County, Kansas will accept patients who reside within Dickinson County, Kansas.
- Within a radius of 20 miles from either Abilene or Herington offices (if outside Dickinson County).
- Discretion may be used by the Director under special circumstances in accepting a limited number of patients beyond these boundaries.
Who Pays For the Programs? - Back to top
There are many options for payment of services such as the client, the client’s family, some insurance companies, area agency programs, state programs, or even a friend.
What are the Costs of the Programs? - Back to top
The costs are dependent upon the services provided and/or the level of care needed.
