UNC Home Health Care

Care with a Family-Centered Focus

About Us

UNC Home Health brings you skilled, professional health care in the comfort of your home. Our nurses and therapists specialize in helping patients with short- and long-term illness, including those recovering after being discharged from a hospital or rehabilitation facility.

We proudly serve Wake, Durham, Orange, Chatham, and select areas of Alamance County.
We work with you and your doctor to create a care plan that’s tailored to your needs.
UNC Home Health is Medicare- and Medicaid-certified.
UNC Home Health is accredited by the Joint Commission, recognizing our commitment to safe, high-quality patient care.

Insurance

We accept most major health insurance plans and will file claims on your behalf.

Medicare
Medicaid
Most Medicare Advantage plans
Most HMO/PPO plans

Our Services

Skilled nursing

Management of wounds and other chronic conditions
Support for managing medical conditions and understanding medications
Intravenous (IV) infusions, including antibiotic, cardiac and nutrition therapy as ordered by the physician
Education and management of pulmonary drains, urinary catheters, wound vacs and ostomies;

Physical therapy

Regain strength after injury, surgery or illness
Improve balance and mobility
Support for stroke, cardiac and respiratory recovery

Occupational therapy

Relearn daily activities like bathing, dressing and cooking
Improve energy, safety and independence at home
Support after orthopedic surgery or chronic illness

Speech therapy

Help with speaking, memory or thinking skills
Treat swallowing problems
Support recovery from stroke or neurological conditions

Additional Services

Additional services may be available to you based on your needs and your provider's recommendations.

Home health aide

Assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing

Medical social worker

Long-term care planning
Help connecting with community resources

Telehealth and remote patient monitoring

Daily check-ins and monitoring from home;
Designed to support patients with high-risk or complex conditions

Services Currently Not Available

Psychiatric nursing
Lymphedema therapy
Chemotherapy administration
Dietitian services

Frequently Asked Questions

Which insurance plans are you contracted with?

UNC Home Health participates with Medicare and Medicaid and accepts most major insurance plans, including many HMO and PPO options. For a full list of accepted plans, visit our insurance page.

What is the cost of home health services?

Costs vary based on your insurance coverage. Our billing team will verify your benefits and let you know of any out-of-pocket costs before services begin.

What does "homebound" mean?

"Homebound" means that it is physically difficult and requires significant effort for the patient to leave their home. In general, the patient leaves home only for medical care or occasional brief outings.

How do I start home health services?

A physician’s order is required to begin home health care. Please contact your physician to request a referral to UNC Home Health.

How to Make a Referral

UNC Home Health provides expert care to adults recovering at home from acute or chronic illness or following a hospital or skilled nursing facility stay. Care is delivered based on physician orders and tailored to each patient’s needs.

To make a referral, call 984-974-6200.
Referrals are accepted daily, including weekends and holidays, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

What you’ll need to provide:

Patient’s full name, physical address and phone number
Date of birth
Diagnosis or reason for home health services
Services requested (e.g., nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy)
Referring physician’s name and contact information
Insurance details
Primary caregiver’s name and contact information