HomeCare, especially with help from
family members, is designed to assist with maintaining patients' independence
as long as possible. By having a nurse or therapist
treat a patient at home, an extended stay at a nursing home or another trip
back to the hospital can be prevented. Shands HomeCare wants patients to enjoy the best quality
of life — in their most comfortable environment.
Here is a list of services
Shands HomeCare can provide in the home:
- Skilled nursing care
intravenous care or wound care
- Therapy services physical,
occupational or speech
- Companion/sitting service
for elderly or impaired patients
- Bathing, dressing and
hygiene assistance
- Assistance with daily
living activities
- Transportation and
errand service
- Household chores and
cleaning
Shands HomeCare serves
12 counties in North Central Florida. It is part of Shands HealthCare, which
is affiliated with the University of Florida. Shands HomeCare is the largest
home-care program in this area and has a reputation for excellence. Shands
HomeCare is accredited by the Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Health
Organizations.
Information
If you would like more information about Shands HomeCare and you live in Alachua,
Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy, Bradford, Union, Putnam, Lafayette, Columbia, Suwannee,
Hamilton or Marion counties, please call (352) 265-0789 or toll free at (800)
999-2189.
Shands HomeCare
3515 N.W. 98th Street
Gainesville, Florida 32606
Fax: (352) 265-9276
Licensed in Florida
#HHA 21054096
