Senior Care in Alexander County, NC

"The level of commitment to the family has been extraordinary. As our care needs change for our mother, Interim has been able to adjust the schedule as requested and we just love our care team" ...

We are using Kindred at home for my dad. They're during occupational and physical therapy as well as providing nursing assistance for ADL; such as bathing and dressing. They do a really good job. The billing is good. They could use more nurses on sta...

Four Seasons is an end-of-life care provider located in Western North Carolina, serving Buncombe, Henderson, Macon, Jackson and Transylvania Counties. We are a non-profit organization led by a dedicated team of health care professionals, social workers, spiritual care professionals, and volunteers. We provide hospice, palliative care, research studies, and inpatient care at our facility, Elizabeth House. We also provide bereavement services to anyone in the community who has lost a loved-one. Recently, Four Seasons was a recipient of the Circle of Life Award for excellence in end-of-life care by the American Hospital Association. We are the largest provider of hospice services in WNC, and are the #1 hospice provider in North Carolina as indicated by our death/service ratio. Last year, with hospice and palliative care services, we served almost 75% of the deaths in our home county. Our services are covered through Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance plans. We provide services to all who need them in our service area regardless of their ability to pay.

HealthKeeperz is committed to improving the mind, body, and spirit in amazing wayz. As an integrated community health organization, we strive to have a deep positive impact on every individual touched by our organization. The HealthKeeperz comprehensive approach to community and home based care is founded upon the principal of educating our clients in order to improve quality of life, clinical outcomes and satisfaction. Our Mission, Goals, and Values drive our efforts. Experience the difference HealthKeeperz can make in your life!HealthKeeperz provides Medicare Certified Home Health services. Our progressive approach to home health care gives patients an unequivocal alternative to institutional care. Our goal is to provide high tech and tremendous quality service that achieves positive outcomes in the home. As HealthKeeperz comes to your home for any one of the many services we offer, you will quickly notice our professionalism, our commitment to quality care and our respect for your home. Our services include:Skilled NursingPhysical TherapyOccupational TherapySpeech TherapySocial WorkIn-Home AideIV TherapyWound Care Patient EducationNutritional SupportPalliative Care

Home health care services from Interim allow individuals to stay safe, independent, and engaged while remaining in their own homes. We offer: Personal Care and Support Companionship and help with daily living activities such as grooming, bathing, fixing meals, and laundry. Nursing Services As allowed by state law, Interim offers in-home nursing care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs). Available services include the monitoring of blood pressure, glucose, and other vital signs, disease and treatment education, wound care, and medication administration. Therapies Many therapies can be provided at home to speed recovery from illness, injury or surgery, while also allowing families to be more closely involved in the rehabilitation process. Interim offers physical, occupational, and speech therapies. Respite Care Respite care from Interim provides family members breaks from the daily routine of care giving. Whether it's for a few hours or a long vacation, Interim can provide the support and relief needed.

If you are recovering from illness, injury or surgery, our skilled medical team of caregivers will create a safe, supportive and professional environment in your home. As America's leader in home health care, we pledge to maintain the highest quality standards in the delivery of our care. We are dedicated to your full recovery and return to a fulfilling life with services that include skilled nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapy, medical social workers and certified home health aides.

If you are recovering from illness, injury or surgery, our skilled medical team of caregivers will create a safe, supportive and professional environment in your home. As America's leader in home health care, we pledge to maintain the highest quality standards in the delivery of our care. We are dedicated to your full recovery and return to a fulfilling life with services that include skilled nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapy, medical social workers and certified home health aides.

If you are recovering from illness, injury or surgery, our skilled medical team of caregivers will create a safe, supportive and professional environment in your home. As America's leader in home health care, we pledge to maintain the highest quality standards in the delivery of our care. We are dedicated to your full recovery and return to a fulfilling life with services that include skilled nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapy, medical social workers and certified home health aides.

If you are recovering from illness, injury or surgery, our skilled medical team of caregivers will create a safe, supportive and professional environment in your home. As America's leader in home health care, we pledge to maintain the highest quality standards in the delivery of our care. We are dedicated to your full recovery and return to a fulfilling life with services that include skilled nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapy, medical social workers and certified home health aides.

If you are recovering from illness, injury or surgery, our skilled medical team of caregivers will create a safe, supportive and professional environment in your home. As America's leader in home health care, we pledge to maintain the highest quality standards in the delivery of our care. We are dedicated to your full recovery and return to a fulfilling life with services that include skilled nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapy, medical social workers and certified home health aides.

If you are recovering from illness, injury or surgery, our skilled medical team of caregivers will create a safe, supportive and professional environment in your home. As America's leader in home health care, we pledge to maintain the highest quality standards in the delivery of our care. We are dedicated to your full recovery and return to a fulfilling life with services that include skilled nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapy, medical social workers and certified home health aides.

Making health care decisions can be confusing. We provide medically licensed support so you can feel confident about you or your loved one's health. Patient Advocates focus on guiding patients through the ever-changing world of healthcare and empowering individuals to make the best decisions possible for their health. They are experts in information gathering and ensure clients have the information they need to make individualized healthcare decisions. Navigating the Health Care System Is Tough! Health changes become overwhelming as you and your loved one face great uncertainty. Communication from health care organizations is sparse or confusing. Distance and flexibility cause challenges in meeting the needs of your loved one. Finding a trusted health care expert that will work for you only, to give you and your loved one peace of mind is difficult. Choosing an individual that can manage the care of you or your parents’ needs is daunting. How Whitley Patient Advocates Help Our expert knowledge in health care can quickly assess your situation and help you prioritize your needs. We will promptly develop a plan that is individualized and flexible to optimize your needs. We are not influenced by the bottom line of health care organizations or insurers. We focus only on your needs. We offer consultative support to large groups and organizations through individualized presentations while having vast knowledge and experience to support you as facilitators, coaches, and educators for patient advocacy. Medical/Navigational assistance: coordinate care among physicians and other health care providers that are treating you. Background Research: Diagnosis, treatment options, second opinion options. (Information regarding possible options will be documented and given to client/patient and family). Hospital bedside or travel accompaniment to appointments: Aid in preparing of questions to ask health care providers. Extensive documentation of all encounters with medical providers (copies to client/patient or other designated individual) (per hour, free travel up to 50 miles from Morehead City). Prevention: prescription drug review (maintain a current list of medications while considering medication options to reduce risk of error), health/wellness coaching, weight loss, Immunities, etc. End of life planning: living will, health care power of attorney, advance directives, palliative care, hospice Meet our Team Marilyn Whitley, MSN, RN, NE-BC, BCPA David Whitley, BSRT, CRT, RRT, BCPA Our goal as patient advocates is to make ourselves available to you at any time to provide you with the appropriate and informative services possible. To empower you to quickly get through the maze of health care services giving you the best result in life. Preventing suffering and supporting your quality and quantity of life is important to us as advocates.