Home Health Care: Quick Answers

Straight answers from the Aspire team. If you would rather talk it through, call (801) 292-0296 and we will walk through it with you.

Who qualifies for home health care?

Under Medicare, you qualify when you need part-time or intermittent skilled care, like nursing or therapy, and you are homebound. Homebound means leaving home is not recommended because of your condition, or you have trouble leaving home without help, and you are normally unable to leave home. You can still leave for medical treatment or short, infrequent trips, like attending religious services. A doctor or other health care provider must see you in person, confirm you need home health care, and order it, and a Medicare-certified home health agency like Aspire must provide the care.

What services are included?

Aspire home health includes skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, social work, and home health aide (CNA) care, along with wound care and pain management. Medicare covers a home health aide only while you are also getting skilled nursing or therapy.

Where is care provided?

We come to the patient wherever they live. Aspire serves Salt Lake, Davis, Weber, and Utah counties.

How often will someone visit?

Visits follow your doctor's orders and your care plan. For Medicare, part-time or intermittent generally means skilled nursing and home health aide care up to 8 hours a day combined, for a maximum of 28 hours a week. Your provider can order more frequent care, up to 35 hours a week, for a short time if it is necessary. Medicare does not cover 24-hour-a-day care at home.

Does Medicare cover home health care?

Yes, when you qualify. Medicare Part A and Part B cover eligible home health services, and you pay nothing for covered home health services. After you meet the Part B deductible, you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for durable medical equipment. Medicare does not pay for home meal delivery, homemaker services unrelated to your care plan, or custodial care when it is the only care you need. If you have a Medicare Advantage plan or other insurance, call us and we will help you check your benefits.

How do we get started?

1. Ask your doctor or provider whether home health care is right for you, or call Aspire at (801) 292-0296.
2. Your doctor's office or hospital can send a referral to Aspire. Referral fax: (801) 294-5601.
3. Aspire talks with your doctor about your care plan and schedules a visit to learn about your needs and health.
4. Before care starts, the agency should tell you what Medicare will pay for and what it will not.

Medicare details are from Medicare.gov: Home health services coverage, last checked October 16, 2026. Your own coverage and costs can differ, so we will confirm your benefits with you.