Assisted Care

Services & Service Areas

Home Health Services:
AssistedCare of the Carolinas and AssistedCare Home Health, Inc. are distinct entities under the management of AssistedCare Management Group, Inc. Accredited by TJC.

AssistedCare Home Health has been named a 2013, 2012 and 2011 HomeCare Elite™ agency. HomeCare Elite™ is a compilation of the top performing home health agencies in the United States.

Skilled Nursing
Services provided by our registered nurses include:

Diabetic and Medication Teaching
Cardiac Care
Pain Management
Diabetic Care
Venipuncture
Injection Administration
Case Management
Catheter Care
Transition to Home Care
Restorative Nursing
TeleHealth
The Viterion TeleHealth Monitor enables healthcare providers to monitor and evaluate patients via conventional phone lines. TeleHealth provides early detection for deteriorating clinical conditions allowing the physician to be pro-active in patient care rather than reactive.
The following measurement functions provide frequent monitoring and communications from the patient:

Blood Pressure
Blood Oxygen
Blood Sugar
Weight
Temperature
Heart Rate / Pulse
Acadian Monitoring for Telehealth


Therapy Services
AssistedCare provides a full range of therapy services in coordination with other disciplines to ensure each patient’s speedy return to their level of independence.

Physical Therapy

Strengthening and Balance Training
Gait and Balance Training
Transfer Techniques
Occupational Therapy

Activity of Daily Living Training
Fine Motor Coordination
Muscle Re-education
Speech Therapy

Speech and Language Training
Swallowing Evaluation and Teaching
VitalStim Therapy
VitalStim Therapy restores the swallowing function to patients with Oropharyngeal Dysphagia caused by stroke or brain injuries. VitalStim Therapy is performed by passing a small current through specially designed electrodes placed on the neck. The electricity stimulates inactive or atrophied swallowing muscles. The AssistedCare Speech Therapists utilizes Vitalstim Therapy to help re-educate the muscles.

Medical Social Services
We provide medical social work services according to the plan of care set for each patient. We offer support and education for patients and their loved ones to help them understand and accept the impact of short or long-term illness and/or disability on a family.
Services may include:

Assisting in Identifying and Coordinating the Use of Appropriate Community and Financial Resources
Counseling and Support for the Patient and Family
Crisis Intervention
Helping the Patient to Understand, Accept, and Follow Medical Recommendations
Long-Term Care Placement
Home Health Aide Services
Bathing and Dressing
Skin and Wound Care That Does Not Require a Nurse
Turning, Positioning, and Transferring
Care for Incontinent Patients
Help with Walking
Bathroom Assistance

AssistedCare Home Health is a proud winner of the 2013, 2012 and 2011 HomeCare Elite Agency award, recognized in the top 25% of Home Health agencies in the United States based on measures in quality outcomes, process of care measures, and financial performance.

Personal Care & Companion Services:
Personal Care Services

Whether you or a loved one desires services once a week for three hours or continuous care 24 hours a day, seven days a week, AssistedCare is the answer to those needs. AssistedCare can provide services at home, at an Independent or Assisted Living Residence, in a Skilled Nursing Facility or in a Hospital. AssistedCare professional caregivers are licensed or certified by the state of North Carolina if appropriate for their position and are supervised by a Registerd Nurse (RN).

Following are some of the specific services AssistedCare caregivers can provide:

Companionship:
Companionship & Conversation
Social & Community Activities
Meal Planning & Peparation
Errands & Transportation
Light Housekeeping & Laundry
Personal Care
Bathing
Oral Care
Skin Care
Hair Care
Nail Care
Dressing & Undressing
Body Mechanics
Turning & Positioning
Transferring
Use of Lifts
Assist with Ambulation
Range of Motion Exercises
Nutrition
Feeding Patients
Intake & Output
Force & Restrict Fluids
Elimination
Bedpan/Urinal
Bowel/Bladder Retraining
Collect/Test Specimens
Perineal/Catheter Care
Apply Condom Catheters
Douches & Enemas
Insert Rectal Tubes/Flatus Bags
Empty Drainage Devices From Body Cavities/Wounds
Maintain Gastric Suction
Safety
Side Rails/Call Rails
Mitts & Restraints
CPR/Heimlich Maneuver
Infection Control
Telephonic Comfort Checks
Special Procedures
Vital Signs (Temperature, Pulse, Blood Pressure)
Height & Weight
Application of Heat/Cold
Prevention & Care of Decubitus Ulcers
Surgical Skin Preps & Scrubs
Clean Dressing Changes
Apply Ace Bandages, Hose & Binders
Medication Reminders

AssistedCare is proud to serve private pay community and North Carolina Medicaid recipients through the Community Alternative Programs for Disabled Adults & Children (CAP-DA, CAP-C) as well as In-Home Care for Adults and Children (IHCA, IHCC).

Private Duty Nursing (PDN):
PDN is medically necessary continuous, substantial and complex nursing services provided by a licensed nurse (RN or LPN) in the patient’s home. Private Duty Nursing is a benefit covered by NC Medicaid and some private insurance.