Home Health Care

San Benito Home Health Agency is no longer accepting new patients and will be closing effective January 31, 2023.

San Benito Home Health Care is a department of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital and is your community-based comprehensive home health agency. Your physician, a member of your family or friend may contact us or, at your request we would be happy to phone your physician for orders to start care at home.

How to Access Home Care Services

Your physician, a member of your family or friend may phone us at (831) 638-1111 or, at your request, San Benito Home Health Care would be happy to phone your physician for orders to start care at home.

Available Home Care Services

Registered Nurses/Licensed Vocational Nurses

Our nurses work closely with your doctors to coordinate and supervise all services ordered. We provide nursing services such as IV therapy, injections, catheter management, ostomy management, enteral (tube) feeding management, medication management, wound care and educate you regarding your disease process and medications you take. Home safety is a priority so we educate you, family and/or caregivers on how to stay safe at home.

Physical Therapy

Physical therapists treat deconditioning, injuries and disease processes by mechanical means such as exercise, heat, ultrasound

and therapeutic massage based on what the doctor orders and individual needs. They also evaluate your home for safety concerns and instruct regarding how to make your home safer for the specific challenges you are facing at the time.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapists provide therapy to help you regain your independence with activities of daily living like bathing, dressing or preparing meals.

Speech Therapy

Speech therapists provide home sessions to assist with speech, language and swallowing issues or to address communication problems following a serious injury, illness or stroke.

Dietary Services

When your physician prescribes a special diet, a registered dietician is available to consult with you in preparation of your diet.

Home Health Aide

Our wonderful home health aide can assist with daily living activities such as getting in and out of bed, bathing, dressing, light housekeeping and making light meals.

Medical Social Services

Sometimes illnesses leave emotional scars for you and yours. Medical social workers are available for counseling regarding social and emotional problems. They can assist you in finding and coordinating community resources.

Equipment and Supplies

We work with the doctor and your insurance company to get you the equipment you need to manage your care at home. When discharging you from our services we also set you up with a provider for any supplies you have an ongoing need for such as wound care, catheter or ostomy supplies.

Insurance

San Benito Home Health Care accepts Medicare, Medi-Cal and private insurance. We will work one on one with your insurance company if we are out of network or we are not contracted with them.