The period right after discharge carries the highest risk of setback. Astro closes that gap with skilled care that begins fast and stays in communication with the discharging physician.
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Patients discharged from hospital, skilled nursing facility, or recovery center
Patients managing chronic conditions alongside a new diagnosis
Patients at elevated risk of readmission
A note for families: you have the right to choose your home health provider. Hospitals are required to give you a list of Medicare-participating agencies. Astro is Medicare Certified and Joint Commission Accredited, and we are ready to start as soon as the referral is made.
Your hospital may give you a list of home health agencies, but you are not limited to that list. If you have Traditional Medicare or pay privately, you can choose any agency that serves your area, including one that isn’t listed.
Yes. Patients have the right to choose their home health provider. Hospitals are required to give you a list of Medicare-participating agencies.
Care typically begins within 24 to 48 hours of referral, seven days a week, closing the gap right when the readmission risk is highest. Start of care depends on doctor's orders and coverage verification.
Yes. If you have Traditional Medicare or pay privately, you can choose any home health agency that serves your area, whether you’re leaving a hospital or facility or your doctor orders home health care. You are not limited to any list you were given. Just tell your doctor or discharge planner: “I choose Astro Home Health,” and we coordinate with your care team to start care.
Under Medicare, you have the right to choose your own home health care provider. When your doctor or hospital discharge planner arranges care at home, just tell them you would like Astro Home Health.
We answer your call 24/7. Call us to talk through your care, ask questions, or find out what else we can do for you. We would love to help.
Call anytime, day or night, weekends included, and we will confirm eligibility and schedule the start of care.