SMMC Visiting Nurses - Home Health Care
- Department Service:
Home Health Care
- Department Main Phone Number:
985-1000
- Department Fax Number:
985-6715
- Service Days & Hours of Operation:
Homecare - 8am to 5pm plus 24 hour answering service. Walk-in Clinic Mon-Wed-Fri 8am-1pm in Kennebunk.
- Description of Service:
SMMCVN provides skilled home visits (RN, PT, OT, ST, MSW, RD) and home health aide services covered by Medicare, MaineCare & other insurances when ordered by a physician. SMMCVN also has a Walk-in Nurse Clinic in Kennebunk for screenings/immunizations and does many community clinics including Flu Clinics throughout York County. We also have a free Loan Closet of medical equipment (walkers, wheelchairs, commodes) at Kennebunk and Biddeford offices. SMMCVN also has an extensive ambulatory Diabetes Education Program & Diabetes Support Group. Classes & nutrition counseling is covered by insurances with physician referral. SMMCVN also manages the Breast & Cervical Health Program for York County which provides free mammograms & paps for eligible women.
Scheduling an Appointment/Procedure:
- Scheduling Telephone Number:
985-1010-homecare
- Days & Hours to Schedule Appointments/Procedures:
Mon-Fri 8am to 5pm Sat 8am-2pm Other contact handled via 985-1000.
- Pre-Procedure/Test - Patient Preps:
Homecare paid by insurance must have physician order. Walk-in Clinic and screenings/immunizations do not require physician referral.
- Accreditations/Unique Aspects:
Homecare services covered by Medicare and all insurances requires medical necessity of skilled clinician (RN or therapist) ordered by physician. Patient must be "homebound"- unable to leave home without help of person or device (cane etc.) and leaves only infrequently for therapeutic reasons.
- Additional Information:
Medicare & insurances will not cover home care services denoted as "chronic" or "maintenance". This care (usually for personal help) is an out-of-pocket expense by the patient.
