Helpful Definitions

Home Care
Non-medical short-term or long-term care for activities of daily living/rehabilitation/companion care/dementia or specialized care/hospice supportive care. ​
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Private Pay/LTCi/VA Benefits/Workers Comp
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Hourly based, up to 24/7

Home Health Care
Medical and skilled nursing services, such as RN, PT, OT, Speech, and Home Health Aides. These services are typically prescribed by a physician.
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Medicare/Insurance/Private Pay
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Hourly and/or visit based

Palliative Care
Serious illness, still treating, need support managing pain and symptoms.
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Medicare/Medi-Cal/most private insurers, and non-profit foundations
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Visit based only

Hospice Care
Terminal illness, no more treatment for hospice diagnosis, and a life expectancy of six months or less. Hospices are licensed as for profit or non-profit.
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Medicare/Medi-Cal/most private insurers, and non-profit foundations
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Visit based onlyCA