Only 12% of Homebound Seniors Get Care at Home
Home-based medical care exists, but relatively few of the people who would benefit from it actually receive it.
A small share receive care at home
Only about 12% of older adults who rarely leave home receive home-based medical care. Homebound seniors, especially those living alone, often slip through the cracks of the health system.[1]
12%
Of homebound older adults who receive home-based medical care[1]
Why access at home can matter
When someone has mobility limits, the effort of a trip can be the reason care is postponed. Reduced travel can make it more realistic to keep up with regular check-ins on a wound.
Care at home can also mean a family member is present, which helps with questions, instructions, and follow-up.
Asking about in-home options
- Ask what kinds of wound care can reasonably be delivered at home.
- Ask what documentation a provider needs before a first visit.
- Confirm who to contact between visits with questions.
Mobile Wound Care helps patients request appointments with independent, licensed mobile wound care providers. Clinical decisions are made by those providers.
Sources & References
This is general information, not medical advice. Please consult a licensed provider for evaluation of your specific condition.
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