Frequently Asked Questions

OSPTA Home Health and Hospice provides compassionate, personalized care to individuals throughout Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, and surrounding Western Pennsylvania communities. Our mission is to support patients and families with high quality medical care, therapy, and comfort focused services delivered in the place they feel safest, their home.

We proudly serve Belle Vernon, PA, along with surrounding communities throughout Allegheny, Fayette, Greene, Washington, and Westmoreland counties. If you are unsure whether your location falls within our service area, we encourage you to contact our team to discuss your needs.

Getting started is simple. You can contact our office directly or ask your physician to submit a referral. In many cases, care can begin within twenty four to forty eight hours once the referral is received and approved.

Home health care provides skilled medical and therapeutic services in the comfort of your home. These services help patients recover from illness or surgery, manage chronic conditions, and maintain independence while reducing hospital visits.

OSPTA Home Health offers a comprehensive range of in home services, including:

• Skilled nursing care
• Chronic disease management
• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Speech therapy
• Psychiatric and mental health nursing
• Wound care and home IV therapy
• Orthopedic and total joint rehabilitation
• Lymphedema therapy

Each care plan is customized to the patient’s unique needs and goals.

Skilled nursing services are provided by licensed nurses and may include medication management, wound and ostomy care, catheter care, IV therapy, health monitoring, and education for patients and caregivers.

Yes. Our licensed therapy professionals deliver physical, occupational, and speech therapy in the home. These services help patients improve mobility, strength, balance, communication, and daily functioning.

Yes. Home health aides assist with daily personal care needs such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and light mobility support. These services are provided under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

Enhanced care provides additional coordination and support for patients with complex medical needs. Patients benefit from consistent caregivers who understand their health history and provide continuity throughout their care journey.

Yes. Telehealth services allow patients to receive check ins, follow ups, and monitoring remotely when appropriate. This option offers added convenience and support while reducing the need for travel.

Hospice care focuses on comfort, dignity, and quality of life for individuals facing serious or life limiting illness. Services include pain and symptom management, nursing care, emotional and spiritual support, and guidance for families.

Yes. Hospice care is commonly provided in the home, allowing patients to remain in familiar surroundings while receiving compassionate, professional support from our hospice team.

OSPTA Home Health and Hospice works with many insurance providers, including Medicare and Medicaid. Our team is happy to help review coverage details and answer questions related to benefits and billing.

Billing depends on your insurance coverage and the services provided. We strive to keep the process clear and stress free, so you can focus on care and recovery rather than paperwork.

Our team is known for compassionate care, consistent caregivers, and a strong focus on patient comfort and outcomes. We provide personalized care plans, maintain high patient satisfaction scores, and offer twenty four hour on call support for peace of mind.

Yes. We provide twenty four seven on call support so patients and families can reach a clinician whenever concerns arise.