Home Care of the Carolinas

About Home Health Care:

Thanks to recent developments in home health care, patients are going home from the hospital sooner than ever before. Modern technology has developed to the point where many medical services can now be provided outside a hospital setting. These advancements, combined with highly skilled professionals, who provide a broad range of care in the home, often allow patients to return home to family, friends, and a comfortable environment for continued care.

Due to the rapidly rising costs of health care, many physicians and insurance companies now try to limit the amount of time a patient spends in the hospital. With home health care as a resource, patients can leave the hospital, yet still receive continued medical care in a more cost-effective environment. Home health care is also invaluable to individuals who experience a decline in health, and need assistance to remain independent at home.

Home health care is tailored to the individual needs of each patient and is delivered on a one-to-one basis. It can be a continuation of health care for infants, children and adults discharged from the hospital. While in other cases, home health care may prevent hospitalization altogether or help reduce the length of stay in the hospital or other health care facility.

Significant evidence shows home health care is the most satisfying form of health care available to the American public. In addition, it is the least expensive way of providing medical services needed by patients. Home health care costs about one-tenth as much as hospitalization and one-fourth as much as nursing home placement.

Home Care of the Carolinas

Since 1986, Home Care of the Carolinas (HCC) has served thousands of residents in Stanly and the surrounding counties by providing quality home health care services. Our dedicated team of health care professionals travels over 40,000 miles each year delivering medical treatment and services to patients at home.

As a non-profit service organization, HCC provides services 7 days a week with 24-hour on-call service. Affiliated with several area hospitals, certified by Medicare and Medicaid, and licensed by the state of North Carolina.

Home Care Services

Skilled Nursing

Along with commitment and compassion, our team of highly skilled Registered nurses possess important attributes which enhance the quality of home health care. They coordinate health care delivered in the home and strive to help patients get well and stay well. HCC nurses provide skilled services such as health assessment, injections, intravenous therapy medication supervision, wound care, enteral therapy, pain management and education on disease management and prevention.

HCC nurses act in compliance with high standards of nursing policies and procedures, while teaching patients how to participate in their own care and attain maximum level of independence.

Certified Home Health Aide

As important members of our team, certified home health aides assist patients with daily living activities. From simple functions such as bathing and dressing, to assisting with patient mobility, home health aides work closely with our nurses to insure the best possible treatment for each patient.

Our Mission & Vision...

Mission Statement:

To facilitate improving the health of people in the communities we serve by providing quality services that are comprehensive, affordable and delivered Compassionately, Appropriately, Responsibly and Efficiently

Vision Statement:

We will always be in touch with the health of the communities we serve...actively listening, anticipating and responding. Patients, physicians, our employees and employers will regard us as a trusted partner. We will be distinguished by an extraordinary level of caring, personal service.