Guardian Home Health Care, an Amedisys Company

Guardian Home Health Care, an Amedisys Company, provides skilled nursing, therapy and other home health services in Durant, Oklahoma. The team delivers care to patients recovering from surgery or illness, managing chronic health conditions, or working toward regaining independence at home. Services are tailored to individual needs and coordinated with patients' doctors and families.

The clinical team includes registered nurses, home health aides, social workers, physical therapists, speech therapists and occupational therapists. Nursing care encompasses pain management, monitoring, wound care and education. Physical therapists help patients build strength, balance and endurance to reduce fall risk. Occupational therapists assist with daily activities like eating and bathing, and may recommend home modifications. Speech therapists address communication, speech and swallowing concerns.

The organization offers specialized programs for patients with heart failure, COPD and diabetes, as well as fall prevention services for elderly patients. A registered nurse works with each patient and their doctor to develop an individualized plan of care. Initial assessments are thorough and typically scheduled within 24 hours for patients transitioning from hospital or nursing facility care. The frequency and type of visits are adjusted based on the patient's specific needs and progress.

Home health care is available to patients with chronic illnesses such as heart disease, kidney disease and COPD, as well as those at elevated risk of severe illness. Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance plans typically cover eligible patients. The service area extends across multiple counties in southeastern Oklahoma, and the care team is on call 24/7 for urgent needs.