There's No Place Like Home 

Southwest Memorial Hospital is proud to offer Home Health Services to the people of Montezuma County. Each staff member is deeply committed to patient care, attentive to patient's personal preferences, individual care needs and rights of choice. 

During those times when you find that you and your family are unable to meet all your healthcare needs, let assist by providing a little extra help. The nurse and staff of Southwest Memorial Hospital Home Health Services work closely with both patients and physicians to plan the care to on an individual basis. The involvement of the patient in his/her own care leads to a greater feeling of control and well-being over their life, along with a sense of dignity of being their own home.  

Who is Eligible for Home Health Care?
In most instances, the cost of Home Health Services are covered under private insurance and, when specific criteria is met, by Medicare and Medicaid. To be eligible for Home Health, the following criteria must be met:

  • You must be homebound due to sickness or injury which makes it difficult to leave home in order to receive medical care/treatment.

  • You must be under a physicians care and the physician must order the services.

  • You must require a skilled, intermittent service such as skilled nursing care, physical therapy or speech therapy. 

Skilled Services
Care may include but is not limited to:
 - Nursing Care
- Assessment of condition
- Dressing Changes
- Wound care
- Patient Education
- Catheter Care
- Medication Administration
- IV Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Social Services Counseling 

Personal Care
Care may include but is not limited to:
 - Baths
- Light Housekeeping
 - Personal care related services 

Note: Medicare patients must be receiving a skilled service in order to be eligible for personal care. 

Therapeutic Services

  • Physical Therapy

  • Speech Therapy

  • Occupational Therapy

  • Dietary

Specific therapy may include but is not limited to:
- Exercise to strengthen muscles
 - Assist with walking and transferring from chair to bed
 - Assistance with activities of daily living (e.g., dressing,     eating, toileting)
 - Exercises to help talk and swallow

Medical Equipment and Supplies
Includes assistance with the arrangements, supplies and equipment needed to meet the patient's individual needs.

To make arrangements for Home Health Care, please call 970-564-2480. 

The Home Health Care department is under the direction of Peggy Blackmer. She can be reached at 970-564-2482.