Beginning home health care can feel complicated after a hospital stay, a new diagnosis, or a change in a loved one's ability to manage daily activities. The first step is usually an administrative and clinical intake review.
What information is usually needed?
- Patient name and a reliable contact person
- Current address and Miami-Dade ZIP code
- Referring physician or facility information
- Requested discipline, such as skilled nursing or therapy
- Insurance or payer information through the approved referral process
Please do not place medical records, policy numbers, Social Security numbers, or other sensitive health information in public chat or ordinary email. Use the secure referral process for protected documents.
Which services may be requested?
Depending on the order, plan of care, payer requirements, service area, and agency capacity, a referral may involve skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, medical social work, or home health aide services.
How does the intake process work?
- Contact Ameri-Care or begin a secure referral.
- Provide the basic administrative information requested by intake.
- Allow the agency and payer to review the order, coverage, service area, and care needs.
- Coordinate the next step with the clinical and intake teams.
Serving Miami-Dade County
Ameri-Care Professional Service, Inc. is licensed to serve Miami-Dade County. For questions, call 305.826.8800 or use the secure Patient Referral Form.
For emergencies, call 911. This article is educational information and is not medical advice.