South County Home Health

South County Home Health in Wakefield, Rhode Island provides skilled home care services, offering medical and non-medical care delivered in patients' homes. Originally established as VNS Home Health Services in 1905, it is the oldest and largest non-profit provider of skilled home care in South County, Kent County, Newport County, and beyond. The organization became formally affiliated with South County Health in 1999 and continues to serve more than 4,000 patients annually.

Services offered by South County Home Health include skilled visiting nurse care, rehabilitation, wound care, and medication management, with coverage available through most insurance plans including Medicare and Medicare Advantage. The organization provides care 365 days a year, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, with typical visits lasting 45 minutes to 1 hour, one or two times per week depending on patient needs. Care duration varies from a few weeks to several months depending on individual medical needs and recovery goals.

All staff members are part of South County Health and are licensed, background-checked, bonded, and insured. Patients typically work with the same caregiver when possible, though other trained team members may visit as needed. The organization emphasizes personalized care plans tailored to individual needs, with nurse support available around the clock for questions or concerns after hours.

South County Home Health serves patients recovering from surgery, managing chronic conditions, living with palliative care needs, and those requiring wound care management. The organization focuses on enabling patients to receive care safely and comfortably in their own homes while maintaining connections to their communities, including the ability to attend medical appointments and religious services.