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In-Home Care
There are two different types of In-Home care available: Nursing
Care and Companion Care.
 Nursing Care
Nursing Care is provided by Home Health Companies usually certified
by Medicare or Medi-Cal, and licensed by the state of California to
provide nursing care in your home. A nurse, R.N. or L.V.N., can be sent
to your home to perform a variety of different services including but
not limited to accuchecks, wound care, dressing changes, I.V. therapy,
and numerous other services. Certified Nursing Assistants or Home Health
Aids can be sent to your home to provide assistance with bathing and
dressing.
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Companion
Care
Companion Care is provided by private agencies who are licensed and
bonded to provide you with a live-in care taker, an hourly assistant,
a shopping assistant, transportation, meal preparation, and numerous
other duties. This service is not covered by Medicare or Medi-Cal, but
may be covered by a long term care insurance policy, otherwise private
pay.
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