Saline County Health Department in Salina, KS
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Home Health Services
Saline County Health Department is a Medicare-certified home health agency serving Salina, Kansas, certified by CMS since 1966. CMS lists 6 of the 6 core home health services for this agency: skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social services, and home health aide services. CMS rates the agency 2.0 out of 5 stars for quality of patient care, below the Kansas average of 3.2.
- Skilled nursingRegistered nurses and licensed practical nurses provide wound care, injections, IV therapy, medication management and health monitoring at home.
- Physical therapyHelps patients regain strength, balance and mobility after surgery, injury, a stroke or a hospital stay.
- Occupational therapyRebuilds the skills needed for daily activities such as bathing, dressing, cooking and moving safely around the home.
- Speech-language pathologyTreats speech, language, cognition and swallowing problems, often after a stroke or with a neurological condition.
- Medical social servicesSocial workers help with counseling, community resources, long-term planning and the emotional side of illness.
- Home health aideAides assist with personal care such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting under a nurse or therapist’s supervision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Home Health Care Compare provider data. Listed services are those the agency is certified to provide; availability can change, so confirm with the agency before arranging care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Saline County Health Department Medicare-certified?
Yes. Saline County Health Department is a Medicare-certified home health agency in Salina, Kansas, certified since July 1, 1966. Certification means the agency meets the federal Conditions of Participation, and eligible skilled home care can be covered by Medicare.
What home health services does Saline County Health Department offer?
According to CMS, Saline County Health Department offers skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social services, and home health aide services. Home health services are provided in the patient's home under a plan of care approved by a physician or other allowed practitioner.
How does CMS rate Saline County Health Department?
CMS gives Saline County Health Department a Quality of Patient Care star rating of 2.0 out of 5, below the Kansas average of 3.2. The rating summarizes quality measures such as how quickly care starts, how much patients improve at walking, bathing and breathing, and how often they need hospital care.
Who owns Saline County Health Department?
CMS lists Saline County Health Department as government operated ownership. Government-operated providers are run by a state, county, city or public health district.
