Do I need a prescription from my doctor in order to hire a caregiver for personal care at home?

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Do I need a prescription from my doctor in order to hire a caregiver for personal care at home?

Hiring a licensed caregiver to provide non-medical home care in the home does not require a prescription from a doctor. Often times a physician will write a prescription for a home health aide to assist in conjunction with other services requiring a prescription such as Medicare Home Health Services. Medicare Home Health requires a prescription from a physician.

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What do I do if I am a resident of Palm Beach County and would like to register with a Special Needs Program?

Your patient care coordinator at Accountable Home Care can assist you or a family member with applying for the free service through Palm Beach County. Please call the office to get more information at 561-320-0055 or click here for the application.

What is considered light housekeeping? I would like to get rid of my housekeeper.

Light housekeeping is designed for a caregiver to maintain the cleanliness and walking path of the area in the home for their patient. Light housekeeping is wiping down the kitchen countertop after preparing a lunch and wiping down the shower door. Light housekeeping does not mean heavy scrubbing, moving furniture or cleaning out cupboards.

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