
FAQ’s
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Our company has been providing home health care services to the New York City and Long Island communities since 2015.
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Yes, Bayshore Home Healthcare, is New York State licensed and insured.
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Yes, a nursing supervisor is always on call to assist.
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Yes. Bayshore Home Healthcare is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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No. A doctor’s referral is not needed to start care; however, a doctor does need to sign off on all medical orders. Medical orders detail the patient’s medications and level of independence and authorize home healthcare.
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Our company is licensed to provide services in New York, Queens, Bronx, Kings, Richmond, Nassau, and Suffolk counties.
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Our experienced staff works with every patient and their family to ensure a comfortable fit for each situation. In the event that one of our aides is not a good match, we are happy to find a suitable replacement for you.
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All Bayshore Home Healthcare, Home Health Aide’s and Personal Care Aide’s are certified and required to complete at least 12 hours of additional training every year. This process helps us prepare our staff to suit your needs.
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Yes. All of our employees undergo criminal screening and are drug tested before they start working.
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Yes. We will accommodate your needs, whatever they may be. From a few weeks to a few months we help find you the right care.
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Services are billed and paid for on a weekly basis.
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Bayshore Home Healthcare, accepts Long Term Care Insurance, Medicaid, HMOs, and Private Pay. Our staff is able to process all necessary insurance documentation.
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Since each patient’s situation is unique with respect to their needs, we do not publish our rates on our website. The type of service needed (RN, HHA, PCA, Homemaker or combination), length of service (hourly, daily, or live in) and the type of payment method (long term care insurance, Medicaid, private pay) all effect the cost structure of our services. We are here to advise of any potential benefits that might be utilized and to develop a plan that works for our patients and their families. In order to get the most exact structure of the costs, it’s best to call our corporate office. Our staff is well prepared to handle each individual situation and help access any benefits that a family member or loved one may be entitled to.
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The best way to start is to contact your local Bayshore Home Healthcare, branch. You can be assured that you’re speaking with someone in your area who knows the most efficient route to beginning services. Our staff of coordinators is ready to help guide you through the HMO/Medicaid process, access to, if possible, long term care insurance, all state and local regulations, and any additional steps that need to be completed before services can begin.