See if you’re eligible for our services
At VNA Home Health, we care for our patients like true professionals and true neighbors. That’s just one of many reasons why VNA has been Kansas City’s choice for home health care since 1891.
Do I qualify?
To find out if you qualify for home health services from VNA Home Health, ask yourself the following questions:
- Will my physician order home health for me if s/he hasn’t already?
- Do I have a medical need for skilled nursing or rehabilitation therapy services?
- Do I need care on an intermittent basis only (not daily)?
- Am I considered homebound?
If you answered yes to all four questions, you qualify for home health services.
Many third party payers vary on admission guidelines, so it’s important to understand what’s required by your coverage provider. VNA Home Health can assist with determining benefits and qualifications for your individual needs. Please call 816-627-6210.
Services
We serve as your trusted home health advisor, working closely with your physician to carry out your treatment plan according to his or her specifications.
- We offer a wide range of home health services so we can meet your varying needs.
- We provide education, instruction and guidance—not only for you, but also for your regular caregivers within the home.
- Our registered nurses and licensed therapists have an average of ten years of experience, with three to five years in home health.
- We measure and analyze patient outcomes closely for continuous quality improvement.
Is VNA right for you?
- We are Medicare and Medicaid certified, and we accept many managed care and private insurance plans.
- We are backed by a volunteer board of directors comprised of Kansas City’s top business and civic leaders. VNA Home Health has a genuine interest in improving the health and quality of life for each and every patient we serve in this community.
- As the oldest and largest home health agency in Kansas City, hospital discharge planners, case managers, physicians and other healthcare practitioners around the area know us.
Do I qualify?
Our hospice services are tailored for patients with specific qualifications, including:
- Terminal illness with a prognosis of six months or less certified by a physician
- Choice of comfort-focused care over curative treatments
- Specialized and compassionate end-of-life support provided by our hospice team
Services
Compassionate end of life care with a focus on comfort and dignity for patients and support for caregivers.
- Medical Social Work
- Skilled Nursing
- Palliative Services
- Chaplain Services
- Bereavement Services
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Home Health
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- Qualifications
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Do I qualify?
To find out if you qualify for home health services from VNA Home Health, ask yourself the following questions:
- Will my physician order home health for me if s/he hasn’t already?
- Do I have a medical need for skilled nursing or rehabilitation therapy services?
- Do I need care on an intermittent basis only (not daily)?
- Am I considered homebound?
If you answered yes to all four questions, you qualify for home health services.
Many third party payers vary on admission guidelines, so it’s important to understand what’s required by your coverage provider. VNA Home Health can assist with determining benefits and qualifications for your individual needs. Please call 816-627-6210.
- Services
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Services
We serve as your trusted home health advisor, working closely with your physician to carry out your treatment plan according to his or her specifications.
- We offer a wide range of home health services so we can meet your varying needs.
- We provide education, instruction and guidance—not only for you, but also for your regular caregivers within the home.
- Our registered nurses and licensed therapists have an average of ten years of experience, with three to five years in home health.
- We measure and analyze patient outcomes closely for continuous quality improvement.
- Is VNA right for you?
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Is VNA right for you?
- We are Medicare and Medicaid certified, and we accept many managed care and private insurance plans.
- We are backed by a volunteer board of directors comprised of Kansas City’s top business and civic leaders. VNA Home Health has a genuine interest in improving the health and quality of life for each and every patient we serve in this community.
- As the oldest and largest home health agency in Kansas City, hospital discharge planners, case managers, physicians and other healthcare practitioners around the area know us.
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Hospice
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- Qualifications
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Do I qualify?
Our hospice services are tailored for patients with specific qualifications, including:
- Terminal illness with a prognosis of six months or less certified by a physician
- Choice of comfort-focused care over curative treatments
- Specialized and compassionate end-of-life support provided by our hospice team
- Services
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Services
Compassionate end of life care with a focus on comfort and dignity for patients and support for caregivers.
- Medical Social Work
- Skilled Nursing
- Palliative Services
- Chaplain Services
- Bereavement Services
How do I make a claim for VNA’s services?
To find out if Visiting Nurse Association (VNA Home Health) accepts your insurance plan, call our billing specialists at 816-627-6210 or contact us online. We will be happy to determine your plan’s home health qualification guidelines and coverage for home health care by contacting your carrier. You may also find it helpful to contact your insurance provider’s member services directly.
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FAQs
Questions you may have
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Who can I contact if I have more questions?
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For more information or assistance, please contact us online or call our main office at 816-531-1200. Regular office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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How does VNA Home Health compare to other home health agencies nationally?
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VNA measures the health outcomes of our patients each quarter. We analyze these outcomes closely to determine the strengths and weaknesses of services rendered during that period of time. After reviewing outcome results, we develop and implement strategies to continuously improve our programs and the overall quality of care in every aspect of services provided.
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How do I get a Community Wellness nurse to come to my community?
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Give us a call at 816-531-1200, and we can help set up a screening, course or whatever resource you are looking to provide your community.
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Can VNA provide services at home if a patient is already receiving outpatient services?
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No, we cannot provide services at home if the patient is being provided outpatient services as well, unless it is a service that we cannot provide such as whirlpool therapy.
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How can a patient get started with physical therapy?
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Physical therapy has to be ordered by a physician with a physician signing orders.
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How do I know if I am considered homebound?
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To be considered homebound, patients must meet these standard guidelines set by Medicare:
- You can only leave the home for short, infrequent trips (leaving home for medical and therapy appointments is not in violation of homebound status).
- Leaving the home is an extremely taxing effort and requires the assistance of another person or a device.
Insurance companies can vary on their definitions of homebound. Be sure to check with your insurance carrier about your policy’s home health requirements.
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How do I know if I qualify for home health care?
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To qualify for home health care services from VNA Home Health, you must meet these qualification guidelines:
- You must need skilled nursing care or rehabilitation therapy (physical, occupational or speech).
- Your home health care services must be medically necessary and ordered by your physician.
- You must not require care on a daily basis.
- You must be considered homebound.
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How do I know if VNA Home Health is in my area?
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VNA provides service to 17 counties surrounding the Kansas City metropolitan area. VNA is licensed in both Missouri and Kansas, and our visiting staff is licensed in the appropriate state(s) for their patients.
To find out if you are located in the VNA service area, call 816-627-6210 or view our service area map.
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What are my rights as a patient?
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Federal law requires that home health care agencies inform all patients of their rights and responsibilities. We can provide you with a summary of patient rights and responsibilities that are consistent with state laws, as well as our notice of privacy practices.
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What is VNA Hospice Wish?
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We try to identify a particular last wish a patient may have, something they’ve wanted to do that’s attainable and we could help facilitate. We will work with other third party providers and see how we can provide that for our patient.
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What services are provided under hospice?
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- Individualized care plans
- Pain/comfort management
- Educational support
- Spiritual & emotional support
- Caregiver respite & support
- Grief & bereavement support
- Volunteer opportunities
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Who is hospice for?
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Hospice is for patients who receive a life-limiting diagnosis of six months or less, are no longer seeking curative medical treatment and are able to remain at home.
