Our in-depth report, How Home Healthcare Services Improve Patient Outcomes, uncovers the key benefits of home healthcare and why it’s becoming the preferred choice for chronic and severe health conditions.
How can home healthcare help?
Reduce hospital stays by up to 2 days
Patients receiving home care experience shorter hospital stays, fewer readmissions, and fewer emergency visits. In fact, studies show home health care can reduce hospital stays by up to 2 days compared to traditional nursing facilities.¹
20% lower incidence of depression and improved mental health
Home healthcare provides personalized, one-on-one care, empowering patients to maintain their independence and enjoy the comfort of home. Research shows a 20% lower incidence of depression and improved mental health among home care recipients.²
Save up to 35% on long-term care
Home healthcare is not only more affordable than skilled nursing facilities, but it also reduces the need for emergency care and hospital readmissions.³
Fewer infections and lower mortality rates
Patients receiving home-based care face lower infection risks and experience better long-term survival rates than those in institutional care settings.
How home healthcare services improve patient outcomes
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Home healthcare plays a significant role in enhancing the quality of life for patients, particularly in those with chronic illnesses or disabilities. The ability to live in their own home with familiar and more comfortable surroundings along with personalized care contributes to better mental well-being.
A study in Health Affairs found that patients in a home-care setting reported higher satisfaction with their care and a better quality of life than those living in nursing homes or skilled nursing facilities⁵.
Independence and freedom:
- One of the biggest concerns for people faced with leaving their home for in-patient nursing care is that they will lose their freedom and independence.
- They want to stay in their familiar surroundings and close to their friends, family, and community. In a nursing facility, they may not have the freedom to leave whenever they want, and there may be restrictions on visitation, leaving them isolated from friends and family.
- They may also have their own home routine that they’re unwilling to give up. Most facilities have strict routines for meals and activities that may be hard for some people to adjust. For those with more severe illnesses, having that continuous, individualized care, as opposed to dealing with a lot of different and…
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1. Lagoe, R., et al. (2021). “Reducing Hospital Lengths of Stay: A Five-Year Study.” Case Reports in Clinical Medicine. Scientific Research, 10(6), 160-167.
2. Buhr, G.T., et al. (2006). “Depression and quality of life in older adults in nursing homes.” Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 54(5), 761-768.
3. Howard, J., et al. (2005). “Improved Cost and Utilization Among Medicare Beneficiaries Dispositioned from the ED to Receive Home Health Care Compared with Inpatient Hospitalization.” The American Journal of Accountable Care, 7(1)
