Senior Care at Home in St. George, Utah
When getting to the clinic has become hard, home-based primary care may be an option to discuss. Call to talk through your situation.
Primary care when travel is difficult
For some older adults, a trip to the clinic takes a lot of effort because of mobility, health or transportation challenges. Senior care at home is home-based medical care that can be discussed when traveling is difficult.
Whether a home visit is possible depends on your situation, including your health needs, location and coverage. Home visits are part of Peak’s broader mobile medical visits, and our team can explain what may be arranged.
What a home visit may include
If a home visit is arranged, care focuses on needs that can be appropriately evaluated in the home and may include:
- Routine health assessments
- Chronic-condition follow-up
- Prescription and supplement reviews
- Evaluation of non-emergency symptoms
- Reviews of changes in daily function
- Reviews after a hospital stay
Questions to ask when you call
- Could a home visit be an option for my situation?
- Which concerns can be addressed during a home visit?
- How would medications and ongoing conditions be reviewed at home?
- Can a family member or caregiver be present?
- How do I check whether my insurance covers a home visit?
Preparing for a conversation about home care
When you call, describe what makes travel difficult, the health concerns you want to address and where the patient lives. This helps our team explain which options may fit.
If a home visit is arranged, it helps to have medications or an up-to-date list, recent care notes and insurance information close at hand, along with a quiet, well-lit place to talk.
Home visits and other kinds of home support
A home visit from a primary care provider is different from services such as home health nursing or therapy, which are arranged through separate agencies.
If you have questions about those services, Home Health Coordination explains how to discuss them with the clinic.
For more about how house calls work, see In-Home Medical Visits / House Calls.
Related Care at Peak Medical
- Senior Primary Care
An overview of primary care for older adults at Peak Medical.
- In-Home Medical Visits / House Calls
How primary care visits at home are discussed and arranged.
- Senior & Geriatric Care
Comprehensive primary care for older adults at the clinic.
Ask about senior care at home
Call to describe the situation and ask whether a home visit may be an option.
Clinic
630 South 400 East #101St. George, UT 84790
Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: Closed
Frequently Asked Questions
Who might consider senior care at home?
Older adults who find it difficult to travel to the clinic because of mobility, health or transportation challenges may want to ask about home-based care.
How do I find out if a home visit is possible?
Call (435) 673-9653 and describe the health needs, what makes travel difficult and where the patient lives. Our team will talk through which options may fit.
Can a caregiver be there during the visit?
Yes. With the patient’s permission, a family member or caregiver is welcome to be present and take part in the conversation.
Is a home visit the same as home health care?
No. A home visit is primary care from a Peak Medical provider. Home health services such as nursing or therapy are provided through separate agencies; you can ask the clinic about coordinating with them.
What should we have ready for a home visit?
If possible, have medications or an up-to-date list, recent care notes, insurance information and a short list of questions ready.
Does insurance cover home visits?
Coverage varies by plan and service. Call (435) 673-9653 with your insurance card so our team can help you check your specific benefits.