The Finley Hospital
350 North Grandview Ave.
Dubuque, IA 52001
Phone: (563) 582-1881
Toll Free: 1-800-582-1891

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Exceptional Care -  In Your Home

Home is the preferred location for most people with an illness or disability. A variety of services may be needed to keep a patient safe and comfortable at home. Some people require IV medication or physical therapy, others need assistance with personal care tasks such as bathing and meal preparation.

Finley Home Healthcare brings all of these services -- skilled professional nursing care, physical therapy, home health aide services, social work services and more -- to you at home. Our home care professionals deliver high-quality health services and supplement the care you receive from family and friends.

We're committed to meeting your total health needs. Members of our team work with you and your family to minimize the stress of an illness or disability that can be physically, emotionally and financially difficult.

Home Healthcare Services
A tradition of excellence makes Finley Home Healthcare the number one choice for home healthcare. An extensive range of quality services are available. Services include:

• Nursing
• Home Health Aide: 
• Physical Therapy:
• Speech Therapy:
• Occupational Therapy: 
• Medical Social Work Services:
• Other Support Services: If you require a service not available through Finley Home Healthcare, such as homemaking services or respite care, we can help you obtain this service through a referral to other community resources (i.e. Hospice, the Visiting Nurse Association, and your Area Agency on Aging). 
• Accreditation: Finley Home Healthcare is accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC). 

Who Pays for Home Healthcare?
Care at home is a benefit of Medicare. Home health care services (if guidelines are met) are paid for by Medicare, Medicaid, most private insurance companies, including workers comp. The staff of Finley's Home Healthcare Department process all claims and provide direct billing your insurance company. Generally insurance covers all cost associated with homecare services.

What are the benefits of Home Healthcare?
Home Care . . .

. . .keeps individual in his/her home
. . .promotes healing. People recover more quickly at home.
. . .brings personalized care designed to meet the special needs of each patient.
. . .costs are considerably less than care provided in other settings.
. . .is the preferred form of care for 85 percent of people over age 55.
. . .Allows people to enjoy a higher level of personal independence.
 

Who is a Candidate for Home Healthcare?

• Anyone who is about to be discharged from a hospital or nursing home and needs additional care. Examples include Shortness of breath, pneumonia, aftercare-Surgery trauma, joint replacement, medication management, wound care, heart problems, diabetes, wound vac, COPD, and emphysema.
• Anyone who is frail, ill or disabled and needs extra help to live independently at home.
• Anyone with a chronic health problem, such as congestive heart failure, kidney disease, diabetes or respiratory disease.  
• Anyone who is recovering from outpatient surgery and needs short-term assistance at home. 
• Anyone who has given birth and could benefit from follow-up care for themselves and their infant. 
• Anyone who is terminally ill and wants to die in dignity and comfort at home. 
• Children with health concerns.

Top 10 Reasons to Make a Home Care Referral

1. COPD/CHF/new diabetic/uncontrolled diabetic
2. Multiple meds/med changes/med instruction
3. 60-day re-admit/multiple admits/multiple ER visits
4. Wound care
5. PT/INR - lovenox bridging
6. Failure to thrive/Falls
7. Cellulitis/osteomyelitis - IV antibiotics and lab draws
8. In-home safety evaluation/In-home therapy
9. Chronic condition
10. 6-months or less life expectancy

Serving the Tri-State Area
Home care is the fastest growing segment of healthcare in the country. The number of patients receiving home care services has nearly quadrupled since 1980. Finley Home Healthcare provides services in Dubuque, Jackson, Jones, Delaware and Clayton Counties in the State of Iowa, including Jo Daviess County in Illinois and Grant and Lafayette counties in Wisconsin. Currently, most individuals served reside in a 40 mile radius of the home office.

. . . from Hospital to Home
Operating as a department of The Finley Hospital, Finley Home Healthcare ensures continuity of care from the hospital to home. Every effort is made to provide a smooth hand-off from one care phase to the next. There is connection between services and communication efficiencies in place to ensure quality care and patient comfort. Hospitalization, however, is not a requirement for a referral to home care services. We accept referrals from you, a family member, your physician or a social worker.

For More Information
If you or someone you know can benefit from the convenience and comfort of Finley Home Health Care, call us at 563-583-5833 or toll-free at 877-413-1295. Finley Home Healthcare staff is available to answer any questions or concerns you may have regarding home healthcare services. We welcome the opportunity to serve your healthcare needs.

Non Discrimination Notice: Finley Home Healthcare provides patient/client services without regard to race, color, creed, sex, age, disability, or place of national origin.