Home Health
We are committed to the rehabilitation of the injured, diseased, disabled, young, and elderly individuals within the structure of their home environment.
If you are facing a new healthcare diagnosis, had a recent hospitalization, have a child with an illness, or have recent surgery requiring a change in daily lifestyle, our Home Health agency offers a variety of services provided in your home. Helping patients remain independent is truly important to us.
Our Team’s Commitment to You
- Our staff will treat you with courtesy and respect.
- All information will be kept confidential.
- All staff are fully licensed and/or certified and have been screened and evaluated for professional competence and character.
- You will be told the name and classification of all personnel caring for you and/or your family member.
- You will receive information about your diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, care, and medication prescribed in consultation with your physician.
- You will participate in planning your care.
- You will have the right to make decisions to refuse or accept treatments.
- You will be told in advance of the charges for services and the amount you will be responsible for.
- Services are provided without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or religion.
Myrtue Medical’s Home Health
is a Medicare / Medicaid approved Home Health agency. Our home health team can provide intermittent services to meet your home care needs.
- A nurse is on call 7 days per week, 24 hours per day.
- All client care is supervised by a registered nurse who coordinates the development of your care plan. The health care team works with your physician and family to develop a plan appropriate to meet your needs.
- Services are available to persons residing or temporarily living in Shelby County and surrounding areas.
Call Us At 712.755.4308 When:
- Your physician recommends home health care
- You have a health condition that requires medical or nursing care
- You have a health condition that limits your daily activities and you need
- help with dressing, bathing, and other personal care
Our Home Health Team Offers
skilled nursing care which includes, but is not limited to:
- Coordination of care with your physician
- Patient and family teaching
- Diet teaching, nutritional instruction
- Wound care, dressing changes
- Injections, medication administration, and teaching
- Medication setup and use of medication dispenser
- Skilled observation and health assessments
- Blood draws for lab tests
- IV Therapy
- Pain management
- Catheter and ostomy care and teaching
- Assistance with problem-solving in-home care
- Referrals for other community services
- Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists
- Medical Social Worker
- Enterostomal and Wound Specialist
State Certified Home Care Aids are available for assistance with:
- Personal hygiene
- Bathing and dressing
- Light housekeeping and laundry
- Meal preparation
- Simple exercises, transfers, and ambulation
Lifeline Units are available by calling 712.755.4308
Our Team is a Member Of
- Voluntary Hospitals of America, Iowa Association for Home Care
- Iowa Hospital Association Home Care
- Council Bluffs, Iowa, Hospice Organization
Payments are accepted from a wide variety of sources including Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, and grants.
A hearing-impaired person can contact the Iowa State Relay Service at:
- 1.800.735.2943 (Voice) or
- 1.800.735.2942 (TDD)
Spanish translation services are available.
