What to expect from home health care services
- A provider referral is required for home health care services.
- MaineHealth will work with you and your primary/specialty care team to develop a home health care plan that meets your unique needs.
- A home health nurse or rehabilitation specialist will coordinate your care.
- Your primary/specialty care team will receive updates from your home health care team.
- Your care plan will be updated as needed.
Patient Resources
Our Patient Care Guide will help you understand and navigate your home health care. It provides an introduction to home health care, information about your care team, details about your patient rights and responsibilities, guidance on your personalized care plan, instructions for medications and treatments, emergency procedures, and our contact information.
Please take the time to review these materials carefully. They will help you to take an active role in your health and well-being. Our team is here to support you every step of the way. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us. Your comfort, safety, and satisfaction are our top priorities. We are committed to providing you with the highest quality care possible.
- Home Health & Hospice Patient Care Guide Arabic (PDF)
- Home Health & Hospice Patient Care Guide English (PDF)
- Home Health & Hospice Patient Care Guide French (PDF)
- Home Health & Hospice Patient Care Guide Portuguese (PDF)
- Home Health & Hospice Patient Care Guide Somali (PDF)
- Home Health & Hospice Patient Care Guide Spanish (PDF)
Get help with diet and nutrition needs.
Get help with applying for health coverage, accessing affordable medications, finding transportation and other social services.
Get a personal alert system for use at home.
- Lifeline
- https://www.lifeline.com/
- 800-242-1306 ext. 4672
- Cell service: AT&T and Verizon
- Maine Safe Response
- 207-844-0601
- https://mainesaferesponse.com/
- Cell service: AT&T and Verizon
- VRI
- https://vricares.com/
- 800-640-4230 x 2
- Cell service: AT&T and Verizon
Access a free, confidential, information and referral service that connects people of all ages across Maine to local services.
- https://211maine.org/
- Dial 211 or 866-811-5695
- info@211maine.org
- Text your zip code to 898-211
MaineHealth Findhelp
MaineHealth Findhelp is an online directory that lists free or reduced-cost services like medical care, food, housing and more.
Access to Care
MaineHealth supports affordable health care for all. We connect community members to coverage options such as MaineCare and the health insurance marketplace. We also connect low-income and uninsured patients to donated health care services and free/low-cost medications.
Some third-party, non-MaineHealth service providers have been included on this page. This does not imply endorsement by MaineHealth.