Home Health
vs.
Home Care
What’s the Difference?
HOME HEALTH
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Ordered by a physician for clinical services
HOME CARE
![](https://dubincenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/HC_NonMed.jpg)
Non-medical care; known as companion services
![](https://dubincenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/hospdischarge.jpg)
Typically used after a hospital discharge or rehab stay
![](https://dubincenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/HC_CareAides.jpg)
Provided by care aides who are not trained for medical duties
![](https://dubincenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/HH_Covered.jpg)
Covered by private insurance or Medicare
![](https://dubincenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/HC_ADLs.jpg)
Assists with dressing, toileting, bathing, meals, and transportation
![](https://dubincenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/HH_LNS.jpg)
Provided by licensed nurses, social workers, and therapists
![](https://dubincenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/HC_OutofPocket.jpg)
Out of pocket expense; some long-term care policies will reimburse