Who We Are: Your Dedicated Home Care Team
Our Care At Home Program is delivered by a specialized team of healthcare professionals, including experienced doctors, dedicated nurse practitioners, and compassionate social workers. We bring expertise in geriatrics and palliative medicine directly to your home. As part of the UCSF teaching institution, our team is also involved in educating the next generation of healthcare providers. We focus on providing holistic support to patients and their families facing complex care needs. Our approach centers around understanding your personal goals and preferences for medical care, with a strong emphasis on effective symptom management and truly individualized care plans. Registered nurses and patient care coordinators are also integral members of our team, ensuring seamless and comprehensive support.
Our team possesses specialized training in managing common health challenges associated with aging. This includes conditions such as various forms of dementia (Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, and others), arthritis, and heart problems, as well as addressing issues of frailty and falls to ensure patient safety and well-being within their home environment.
How Our Care at Home Program Can Help You
The services offered through our Care at Home program are designed to provide significant benefits for both patients and their loved ones. We aim to:
- Enhance Understanding of Your Health: We provide clear explanations of your illness and offer guidance on what to anticipate in the future, empowering you with knowledge and reducing uncertainty.
- Comprehensive Primary Care Coordination: Our team can serve as your primary care provider, ensuring seamless coordination of all aspects of your medical care, simplifying your healthcare journey.
- Effective Symptom Management at Home: We develop personalized and effective plans for managing your symptoms directly in your home, maximizing comfort and quality of life.
- Smooth Transitions from Hospital to Home: We ensure a safe and comfortable transition from hospital settings back to your home, providing crucial support during these critical periods.
- Support Informed Medical Decisions: We facilitate important medical decisions that are aligned with your personal values and preferences, ensuring your voice is heard and respected in your care plan.
- Connect You with Essential Resources: We link you and your loved ones to vital medical and social support resources available within the community, creating a strong network of care and assistance.
Insurance, Funding, and Accessing Our Program
Our Care at Home program is committed to accessibility and accepts Medicare, Medi-Cal, and supplemental insurance coverage to ensure broad access to those who qualify. Generous private support from foundations and individual donors provides primary funding for our operations, reflecting the community’s commitment to this vital service.
Referrals to the Care at Home program are welcomed and can be initiated from various sources, including UCSF hospitals and clinics, community-based physicians, home care agencies, family members, and adult protective services. Care at Home operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization under the UCSF Foundation. If you are interested in supporting our mission, donations are gratefully accepted online.
