Home Care and Hospice Care industry Definitions

Home Health Care Agencies

Home healthcare agencies provide medical services from licensed professional medical staff, can administer medication and provide wound therapy amongst others. Though some healthcare agencies only provide health services, others also can provide personal care services as well.

Home care agencies typically provide personal services, helping with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and transportation. However, some home care agencies also provide healthcare services as well and they come in all shapes and sizes. The availability and kind of home care and home healthcare services can vary from one provider to the next. So if you haven't found what you need, there are probably many other service providers in your area.