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In an effort to further offer superior services to the patients of our area, Highlands Home Health has joined forces as a
Premier Participant in this National Campaign with Home Health Quality Insights.


"Let Our Family Serve Your Family"

Highlands Home Health, Inc.
188 Collins Circle Drive
P O Box 757
Prestonsburg, KY 41653

Floyd County- 606-889-9967
Johnson County -606-789-9009

Toll Free - 1-800-598-5858


What is Home Health?

Home Health is a wide range of health and social services that can be delivered in your home to recovering disabled or chronically ill persons in need of medical, nursing, therapeutic treatment and or assistance with the essential activities.

One call to Highlands Home Health can take care of all of your in home medical needs. Our team of healthcare professionals will work with you and your physician to develop a care plan that is best for your individual needs.


Traditional Home Health Services
  • Skilled Nursing Care
  • Home Health Aide Services
  • Rehabilitation Therapies - Speech, Occupational, and Physical
  • Outpatient Medical Supplies
  • Home I.V. Therapies
  • Referral for Medical Equipment

Home and Community Based Waiver Program Services
  • Homemaker- general light household activities, laundry and meal preparation
  • Respite Care - provides patients (who require daily 24-hour care) and their caregiver(s) short-term relief so the person who provides the care may run errands, etc.
  • Personal Care- basic personal care grooming and activities of daily living.
  • Minor Home Adaptations - small changes or additions made to the patient's home. This will allow the recipient to remain in their current living environment. (Bathtub rails, commode rails, etc.)
  • Attendant Care - Provides care for someone who has a caregiver who works full-time outside the home. This caregiver is not required to live in the recipient's home (up to 45 hours per week).
  • Model II Ventilator Services - patients who require the use of a home ventilator machine can qualify for up to 18 hours of nursing services per day to assist the caregiver.

How Do I Get Home Health?

Your physician must order home health care services for you. Our referral staff will work closely with you and your physician to see what type of assistance is needed.


Paying for Home Health

We will do our best to make sure that paying for your care is as worry-free as possible. If Medicare and/or Kentucky Medicaid cover you, you must meet certain guidelines for benefits. Needs are based on your diagnosis and a Medicare/Medicaid Review.

Highlands Home Health accepts most insurances. We will verify your eligibility and submit your claims directly to your insurance carrier.


Where Does Highlands Home Health Service Patients

Highlands Home Health services patients located in both Johnson and Floyd Counties.


Our Mission

Highlands Home Health in cooperation with other area providers will meet the needs of the home care patients in an effort to develop a healthier community.


Our Vision Statement

Highlands Home Health is a home care provider that works in close cooperation with Highlands Regional Medical Center and other providers in the Big Sandy Region. Highlands Home Health will consistently strive to contribute to the community's need, maintaining high levels of patient and physician satisfaction, all the while maintain high levels of effectiveness, efficiency and financial stability.


"Highlands Home Health is an equal opportunity employer!"






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