How Comfort Keepers Assists Seniors in Navigating Medicare’s Coverage for In-Home Care
Understanding Medicare can be overwhelming, especially when trying to determine what it covers for in-home care services. Seniors and their families often find themselves asking: Will Medicare help pay for my loved one to stay at home? What kinds of services are covered—and what’s not?
At Comfort Keepers, we know these questions are important—and sometimes urgent. That’s why, in addition to providing compassionate and professional home care services in Beachwood, OH, we also help guide families through the often confusing world of Medicare coverage.
Medicare and In-Home Care: What You Need to Know
Medicare does cover certain types of in-home care, but with important limitations. Typically, Medicare Part A or Part B may help cover intermittent skilled nursing care, physical therapy, or home health aide services—but only if the senior is homebound and a doctor has ordered such care as part of a medical treatment plan.
However, most non-medical care, such as help with bathing, cooking, companionship, or transportation, is not covered by traditional Medicare plans. These non-medical services are exactly what many seniors need to remain safely at home—and exactly what Comfort Keepers specializes in.
How Comfort Keepers Can Help
At Comfort Keepers of Beachwood, our mission goes beyond just providing excellent care—we also help families make informed decisions. When it comes to Medicare and in-home care, here’s how we support you:
1. Helping You Understand Your Options
Our care coordinators are experienced in working with seniors and their families to explain what types of home care services may be covered by Medicare and what may not. We can help you explore whether your loved one qualifies for skilled home health care under Medicare and how to combine those services with non-medical care through Comfort Keepers.
2. Coordinating with Healthcare Providers
If your loved one qualifies for Medicare-covered home health services, we can help coordinate with local healthcare providers to ensure your loved one receives the medical support they need, while we provide the day-to-day help and companionship that make life at home more fulfilling and safe.
3. Flexible, Customized Care Plans
Our home care services in Beachwood, OH, are designed to fill the gaps that Medicare may not cover. From a few hours of help per week to full-time care, our team builds flexible plans that meet each senior’s unique needs—on their schedule, in their home, and with dignity.
4. Guiding You Toward Additional Resources
Beyond Medicare, we can help you explore other funding options such as Medicaid programs, veterans’ benefits, long-term care insurance, and private pay solutions that may help offset the cost of in-home care.
Compassionate Home Care in Beachwood, OH
At Comfort Keepers, we believe seniors deserve to age in place with peace of mind, even when healthcare coverage gets complicated. Our trusted home care services in Beachwood, OH, offer not only the daily support seniors need but also the guidance and compassion families deserve.
As part of our commitment to raising awareness about the challenges and importance of senior care, Comfort Keepers is proud to sponsor the PBS documentary Caregiving, a powerful new documentary executive-produced by Bradley Cooper that honors the dedication of caregivers. Caregiving premieres June 24th on PBS, but you can catch it early beginning May 27 on the PBS app, PBS.com, or WellBeings.org.
If you’re trying to understand how Medicare fits into your loved one’s care journey, we’re here to help every step of the way. Contact Comfort Keepers of Beachwood today to learn more about our services and how we can assist you in navigating Medicare and planning for the care your loved one needs.
By: Our Care Team
