About Us
Skillful Touch Home Health stands as a cherished haven for home health care, nurtured by a dedicated family ethos. Our pledge is to extend unwavering care, affection, and dignity to both you and your cherished family members.
Joining our ranks means embracing a warm familial embrace. Count on our seasoned team to deliver top-tier care within the familiar confines of your home sanctuary.
Our commitment knows no bounds; day or night, we stand ready to address any queries or anxieties that patients or their loved ones may harbor. Our mission is steadfast: delivering excellence in care to every family we serve.
At Skillful Touch Home Health, we acknowledge the significance of the home environment in promoting health, hence our steadfast dedication to facilitating healing within the comfort of your own residence. Our selection process involves the meticulous screening of health professionals based on their aptitude for compassionate care and unwavering commitment. Rigorous background checks are conducted to guarantee the deployment of reliable and trustworthy personnel. Collaboratively, we engage with you, your physician, and family members to optimize health outcomes through a more accessible and convenient approach.
Skillful Touch Home Health
Transforming Homes, Enriching Lives:
Your Senior Care Partner.
Our Vision
Skillful Touch Home Health envisions a future where personalized, compassionate care thrives within the comfort of homes, fostering wellness and independence for every individual we serve.
Our Mission
Our mission is steadfast: delivering excellence in care to every family we serve. Committed to deliver unparalleled professional and paraprofessional services, empowering our clients to reach their utmost potential in day-to-day self-care activities, provide high-quality, multidisciplinary care rooted in a client-centric approach and comprehensive assessments, ensuring optimal well-being from both client and professional perspectives.
Administrator’s Message
Welcome to the official website of Skillful Touch Home Health.
In my capacity as both administrator and founder of Skillful Touch Home Health, the primary objective is to specialize in the provision of services designed to maintain the quality of life for individuals while affording their families peace of mind.
Our services encompass daily interactions with patients, focusing on personal care and hygiene services within the confines of several counties comprising the greater Houston area. As a home health agency, our core mission is to actively contribute to the health and well-being of our patients and their families.
Referrals for patient care are derived directly from diverse sources such as medical clinics, discharge planners, skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, board and care facilities, assisted living facilities, and familial connections.
Our ongoing commitment revolves around sustaining and enhancing the delivery of appropriate and medically necessary services to our privileged clientele. Despite encountering obstacles, our approach remains steadfastly grounded in principles of honesty, transparency, empathy, and maintaining high ethical standards.
Lee Gasper Bowles, FNP-C
Administrator
Our Mission
Our mission is steadfast: delivering excellence in care to every family we serve. Committed to deliver unparalleled professional and paraprofessional services, empowering our clients to reach their utmost potential in day-to-day self-care activities, provide high-quality, multidisciplinary care rooted in a client-centric approach and comprehensive assessments, ensuring optimal well-being from both client and professional perspectives.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Skillful Touch Home Health is in compliance with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and with the Age Discrimination Act of 1975.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age or disability with regard to admission, access to treatment or employment. We will make every effort to comply with these and similar statutes.
FAQ’s
(Frequently Asked Questions)
Contained herein are a series of comprehensive responses tailored to address your inquiries, aimed at facilitating your exploration for an elevated standard of home care services suitable for the needs of your beloved family member.
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We are located at 23315 Johnson Rd
New Caney, TX 77357 -
In the context of confinement to the home or homebound status, it’s important to note that one doesn’t necessarily need to be bedridden. However, individuals falling under this classification typically experience a persistent inability to leave their residence under normal circumstances. Leaving the home would necessitate a significant and strenuous effort due to their condition.
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Intermittent departures from the home for non-medical activities such as attending religious services, participating in state-licensed, state-certified, or state-accredited medical adult day care programs, occasional visits to the barber, short walks or drives, attending family gatherings, funerals, graduations, or other rare events do not automatically disqualify a patient from being considered homebound. However, these absences must occur infrequently and for short durations, and they should not suggest that the patient possesses the capability to receive necessary healthcare services outside of the home setting.
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The patient’s residence is defined as the place they consider their primary abode. This could include their own house, an apartment, a relative’s residence, a home for the elderly, or a similar institution. However, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), or intermediate care facilities (ICFs) do not qualify as the patient’s home.
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Examples of homebound patients include:
1. A patient who has recently suffered a stroke resulting in paralysis, necessitating the use of a wheelchair or assistance from crutches for mobility.
2. An individual who is blind or experiencing senility, requiring the aid of another person to leave their residence.
3. A patient who has lost function in their upper extremities, rendering them unable to perform tasks such as opening doors or using handrails, thus relying on assistance to leave home.
4. Someone who has recently undergone surgery and is experiencing weakness and pain as a result, with prescribed restrictions on activities such as limited time out of bed or restricted stair usage.
5. A patient with arteriosclerotic heart disease severe enough to require avoidance of stress and physical exertion.
6. An individual with a psychiatric condition that manifests in a reluctance to leave home or poses safety concerns if left unattended, even without physical limitations. -
A Medicare beneficiary typically pays nothing for covered home health services. However, if the patient requires medical equipment or supplies, they may need to pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount, and the Part B deductible may apply.
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Medicare covers home health services if the patient satisfies the following criteria:
1. Demonstrates a necessity for skilled care, such as Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Therapy.
2. Is homebound and confined to their residence.
3. Has a physician’s order outlining the plan of care.
4. Receives services from a home health agency certified by Medicare.
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Home care agencies typically offer a range of services including personal care (assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming), homemaking tasks (meal preparation, light housekeeping), companionship, medication reminders, transportation to appointments, and sometimes skilled nursing care.
-
Signs that indicate a need for home care services include difficulty with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, or meal preparation, frequent falls or safety concerns at home, memory issues or confusion, recent hospitalizations, or simply a desire for companionship and assistance.
-
You can arrange for home care services by contacting a reputable home care agency in your area. They will typically schedule an assessment with a care coordinator to evaluate your loved one’s needs and develop a personalized care plan.
-
When selecting a home care agency, it’s important to research their reputation, credentials, and reviews. Look for agencies that are licensed, bonded, and insured, with trained and background-checked caregivers. Additionally, consider agencies that offer personalized care plans and have a responsive and supportive staff.
-
Many home care agencies allow clients to have input in the caregiver selection process. You can often provide preferences regarding caregiver personality, skills, language, and schedule, and the agency will strive to match you with a compatible caregiver.
-
Most home care agencies offer 24/7 on-call support for emergencies and urgent needs. You can contact the agency’s on-call staff outside of regular business hours for assistance or guidance.
-
Home care agencies typically reassess clients’ needs regularly and adjust their care plans accordingly. If your loved one’s needs change, you can discuss these changes with the care coordinator and request modifications to the care plan as needed.
-
Our office hours are from 9:00 am. to 5:00 pm.
Monday to Friday.
An On-Call Assistance service operates 24/7.
For the patients and their families.
About Us
Skillful Touch Home Health stands as a cherished haven for home health care, nurtured by a dedicated family ethos. Our pledge is to extend unwavering care, affection, and dignity to both you and your cherished family members.
Joining our ranks means embracing a warm familial embrace. Count on our seasoned team to deliver top-tier care within the familiar confines of your home sanctuary.
Our commitment knows no bounds; day or night, we stand ready to address any queries or anxieties that patients or their loved ones may harbor. Our mission is steadfast: delivering excellence in care to every family we serve.
At Skillful Touch Home Health, we acknowledge the significance of the home environment in promoting health, hence our steadfast dedication to facilitating healing within the comfort of your own residence. Our selection process involves the meticulous screening of health professionals based on their aptitude for compassionate care and unwavering commitment. Rigorous background checks are conducted to guarantee the deployment of reliable and trustworthy personnel. Collaboratively, we engage with you, your physician, and family members to optimize health outcomes through a more accessible and convenient approach.
Skillful Touch Home Health
Transforming Homes, Enriching Lives:
Your Senior Care Partner.
Our Vision
Skillful Touch Home Health envisions a future where personalized, compassionate care thrives within the comfort of homes, fostering wellness and independence for every individual we serve.
Administrator’s Message
Lee Gasper Bowles, FNP-C
Administrator
Welcome to the official website of Skillful Touch Home Health.
In my capacity as both administrator and founder of Skillful Touch Home Health, the primary objective is to specialize in the provision of services designed to maintain the quality of life for individuals while affording their families peace of mind.
Our services encompass daily interactions with patients, focusing on personal care and hygiene services within the confines of several counties comprising the greater Houston area. As a home health agency, our core mission is to actively contribute to the health and well-being of our patients and their families.
Referrals for patient care are derived directly from diverse sources such as medical clinics, discharge planners, skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, board and care facilities, assisted living facilities, and familial connections.
Our ongoing commitment revolves around sustaining and enhancing the delivery of appropriate and medically necessary services to our privileged clientele. Despite encountering obstacles, our approach remains steadfastly grounded in principles of honesty, transparency, empathy, and maintaining high ethical standards.
Our Mission
Our mission is steadfast: delivering excellence in care to every family we serve. Committed to deliver unparalleled professional and paraprofessional services, empowering our clients to reach their utmost potential in day-to-day self-care activities, provide high-quality, multidisciplinary care rooted in a client-centric approach and comprehensive assessments, ensuring optimal well-being from both client and professional perspectives.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Skillful Touch Home Health is in compliance with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and with the Age Discrimination Act of 1975.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age or disability with regard to admission, access to treatment or employment. We will make every effort to comply with these and similar statutes.
FAQ’s
(Frequently Asked Questions)
Contained herein are a series of comprehensive responses tailored to address your inquiries, aimed at facilitating your exploration for an elevated standard of home care services suitable for the needs of your beloved family member.
-
We are located at
23315 Johnson Rd
New Caney, TX 77357 -
In the context of confinement to the home or homebound status, it’s important to note that one doesn’t necessarily need to be bedridden. However, individuals falling under this classification typically experience a persistent inability to leave their residence under normal circumstances. Leaving the home would necessitate a significant and strenuous effort due to their condition.
-
Intermittent departures from the home for non-medical activities such as attending religious services, participating in state-licensed, state-certified, or state-accredited medical adult day care programs, occasional visits to the barber, short walks or drives, attending family gatherings, funerals, graduations, or other rare events do not automatically disqualify a patient from being considered homebound. However, these absences must occur infrequently and for short durations, and they should not suggest that the patient possesses the capability to receive necessary healthcare services outside of the home setting.
-
The patient’s residence is defined as the place they consider their primary abode. This could include their own house, an apartment, a relative’s residence, a home for the elderly, or a similar institution. However, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), or intermediate care facilities (ICFs) do not qualify as the patient’s home.
-
Examples of homebound patients include:
1. A patient who has recently suffered a stroke resulting in paralysis, necessitating the use of a wheelchair or assistance from crutches for mobility.
2. An individual who is blind or experiencing senility, requiring the aid of another person to leave their residence.
3. A patient who has lost function in their upper extremities, rendering them unable to perform tasks such as opening doors or using handrails, thus relying on assistance to leave home.
4. Someone who has recently undergone surgery and is experiencing weakness and pain as a result, with prescribed restrictions on activities such as limited time out of bed or restricted stair usage.
5. A patient with arteriosclerotic heart disease severe enough to require avoidance of stress and physical exertion.
6. An individual with a psychiatric condition that manifests in a reluctance to leave home or poses safety concerns if left unattended, even without physical limitations. -
A Medicare beneficiary typically pays nothing for covered home health services. However, if the patient requires medical equipment or supplies, they may need to pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount, and the Part B deductible may apply.
-
Medicare covers home health services if the patient satisfies the following criteria:
1. Demonstrates a necessity for skilled care, such as Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Therapy.
2. Is homebound and confined to their residence.
3. Has a physician’s order outlining the plan of care.
4. Receives services from a home health agency certified by Medicare. -
Home care agencies typically offer a range of services including personal care (assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming), homemaking tasks (meal preparation, light housekeeping), companionship, medication reminders, transportation to appointments, and sometimes skilled nursing care.
-
Signs that indicate a need for home care services include difficulty with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, or meal preparation, frequent falls or safety concerns at home, memory issues or confusion, recent hospitalizations, or simply a desire for companionship and assistance.
-
You can arrange for home care services by contacting a reputable home care agency in your area. They will typically schedule an assessment with a care coordinator to evaluate your loved one’s needs and develop a personalized care plan.
-
When selecting a home care agency, it’s important to research their reputation, credentials, and reviews. Look for agencies that are licensed, bonded, and insured, with trained and background-checked caregivers. Additionally, consider agencies that offer personalized care plans and have a responsive and supportive staff.
-
Many home care agencies allow clients to have input in the caregiver selection process. You can often provide preferences regarding caregiver personality, skills, language, and schedule, and the agency will strive to match you with a compatible caregiver.
-
Most home care agencies offer 24/7 on-call support for emergencies and urgent needs. You can contact the agency’s on-call staff outside of regular business hours for assistance or guidance.
-
Home care agencies typically reassess clients’ needs regularly and adjust their care plans accordingly. If your loved one’s needs change, you can discuss these changes with the care coordinator and request modifications to the care plan as needed.
-
Our office hours are from 9:00 am. to 5:00 pm.
Monday to Friday.
An On-Call Assistance service operates 24/7.
For the patients and their families.