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
