Ridgecrest Visiting Nurse Services (VNS) & Home Based Therapy (HBT)
Receive Hospital & Home-Quality Care from the Comfort of Your Own Home
Visiting Nurse Services (VNS) and Home Based Therapy (HBT) is health care that is given at home by registered and specially trained nurses, therapists, and specialists who work in teams to provide comprehensive care for those who need additional assistance to live at home. Under the direction of the patient’s physician, the VNS and HBT staff members visit the patient at home to carry out a plan of care for the purpose of restoring and maintaining the highest possible level of health, function, and comfort. RRH offers home health services through its licensed Rural Health Clinic.
Staffed with qualified RNs; Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists; and a Clinical Social Worker, VNS and HBT Services provides skilled nursing, terminal care, therapy, and counseling services. Contact us at (760) 499-3617 today to learn more about our visiting nurse services in Ridgecrest.
About Our Home Care Services
High-tech IV therapy and wound care management are examples of procedures that can now be performed in the home. RRH VNS accepts both in-town and out-of-town physician referrals for home care.
These at-home services allow patients to leave the hospital earlier, remain in their homes longer and maintain independence while receiving quality care.
VNS accepts referrals from:
- Local and out-of-town physicians
- Hospitals
- Rehab centers
- Convalescent homes
We provide:
- Skilled Nursing
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech Therapy
- Medical Social Services
Included in the services are:
- Assessment and Intervention
- Case Management
- Intravenous Therapy
- Ostomy Care
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Education
- Care for the Terminally ill
- Personal Hygiene Care
- Post-Hospitalization follow-up
- Services as Directed by the Physician
- Caregiver Support and Education
We accept:
- Medicare
- Medi-Cal
- Tricare
- Private Insurance Plans
Contact Info & Hours of Operation:
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Visiting Nurse Services
Address: 1653 Triangle Drive Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Phone: (760) 499-3617
Hours: By Appointment Only.
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