Interim HealthCare

About Us

INTERIM HEALTHCARE - PRIVATE SERVICES, INC. is the leading provider of HOME CARE in the GAINESVILLE area. Our primary focus is to provide premier home care service to our patients, clients, and their families. At Interim HealthCare we accept most commercial insurances, private pay, long-term insurance policies, VA skilled benefits and Home-based program benefits, and worker's compensation assignments. Interim HealthCare is pleased to announce that we offer our clients sitter services which can be used while your loved one is hospitalized or living in community facilities and senior residences.

Our employees are certified and/or licensed and bonded. At Interim HealthCare we pay our employees directly and provide coverage with workers' compensation, insurance, and additional liabilities. Our employees must undergo a thorough screening process which includes background checks, Level 2 Fingerprinting, random drug testing, reference checks, and are required to have CPR certification along with their additional requirements.

Mission

INTERIM HEALTHCARE of GAINESVILLE is a premier, multi-disciplinary healthcare organization which is committed to excellence. We strive to exceed the expectations of those we serve from skilled nursing to companion; therapist to home health aides; social services to homemaker. These disciplines are available for homecare and private duty assignments. We serve the Gainesville, Lake City/ Live Oak, and Palatka areas, as well as the outlying communities with the pride and dedication only a locally owned and operated company can provide.

"Customer satisfaction is our ultimate measurement"

Vision

INTERIM HEALTHCARE of GAINESVILLE is a progressive organization whose goal is to positively impact the quality of life of those we touch through growth as an individual and as a company. We are committed to accomplishing this growth by focusing on quality employee recruitment and retention, being an industry leader in specialty services and allegiance to our clients. Our total quality will extend to the lives of our employees, their families, the company, and the community. Exceptional performance is a way of life and we will do the right thing, the right way, all the time.

Values

• Improvement, a constant goal
• No excuses--quality at all times
• Total commitment to positive patient outcomes
• Excellence in customer satisfaction
• Reconized as a "great company"
• Innovative in meeting all customer needs
• Motivated to promoting wellness

Services

Interim HealthCare has been referred to by many names including:

Elder Care Service Provider
Home Health Service Provider
Home Care Agency
Senior Service Provider

No matter the name of reference Interim HealthCare will be there for you. We have a committment to provide quality service in GAINESVILLE and the surrounding 6 Counties; we have done so for more than 26 years.

We expanded our service areas to include LAKE CITY, and PALATKA.

We provide highly trained and qualified staff to meet the unique Home Care needs of each individual client. Our staff consists of RN's, LPN's, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, CNA's, Home Health Aides, and Companions.

Interim Health Care is dedicated to maintaining our client's sense of dignity and independence, all within the comfort and security of their homes

Our professional caregivers and nurses are available from as little as 2 hours and up to 24 hours daily.

Interim HealthCare offers services to you or a loved one as a viable ALTERNATIVE to Nursing Home placement. Our goal is client satisfaction and we strive to meet and exceed the expectations of every family we serve.

At INTERIM HEALTHCARE of GAINESVILLE we regulary provide skills training and inservices for our staff to keep up to date on the latest technologies in order to serve you more efficiently.

Our Skilled Service Providers:

• Registered Nurses
• Licensed Practical Nurses
• Physical Therapists
• Occupational Therapists
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Personal Care Service Providers:

• CNA
• Home Health Aide
• Homemaker
• Companion
• Sitter

INTERIM HEALTHCARE specializes in:

• Private Pay
• Commerical Insurances
• Long-term Care Insurances
• Worker's Compensation
• VA Programs
• Catastrophic Care

We are the in-network preferred provider for BCBS and United Health Care insurances. Interim HealthCare will gladly direct bill insurance companies for those policies covering skilled services and attendant care.

Unfortunately, we do not accept Medicare nor Medicaid. As a result, we are able to provide the extra hours of CARE and COMFORT that medicare cannot provide. We work with the client and family to best meet their needs.

As appropriate, Our Senior Care Manager is available to continue the specialize care required to maintain your independence in the home setting of your choosing...... Ask to speak to Sherry, Interim's Senior Care Manager.

Our IN OFFICE On-Call Staff is available 24 hours a day. A Registered Nurse is also available to assist with emergencies 24 hours daily, 365 days a year.

Programs

Senior Care Management

We improve the lives of our seniors and provide peace of mind for them and their loved ones.INTERIM HEALTHCARE - Senior Care Managers assist the client and their families to 5

manage the complexities of older adult life with unbiased professional guidance, while addressing issues related to health, independence, and peace of mind.

Your personal SENIOR CARE MANAGER will help navigate your multiple interactions with health care providers and insurance companies. She will operate as a vital member of the coordinated team in your best interest for ongoing success towards your pursuit of quality of life. She is commited to delivering total quality in everything a Care Manager does. Their experience and specialized knowlege help coach caregivers, coordinate services and care, and help families avoid costly mistakes, which can harm families both financially and emotionally. Your SENIOR CARE MANAGER will provide you with an array of Benefits and Tools to accomplish your goal of well-being, such as:

1. A Personal Care Manager
2. Screening Assessments
3. Personal Health Care Record
6. Physician Appointment Planner
7. Ready Reference Card

Custom Packages are available and may include:

• Regular home visits
• Telephone contacts
• Telephone updates to family
• Documentation of weekly schedules or treatments
• Provider visit accompaniment
• Insurance review
• Assistance in selecting residential living options
• Assistance in finding providers such as physicians, home care, etc.
• Special assistance in emergencies or other needs (i.e. hospitalizations)