Overland Park, KS · Proprietary
Carter Healthcare — Overland Park, KS
About Carter Healthcare
Carter Healthcare has been providing home care services in Overland Park since 2004. The agency is Medicare-certified and offers six service types: skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, medical-social services, and home health aide care. As a proprietary agency, it operates independently in a local market with 13 home health providers.
What to expect
When your parent receives home health from Carter Healthcare, a nurse will likely visit first to assess their needs and create a care plan. Depending on the services prescribed, you might see skilled nurses for medical care, physical or occupational therapists to help with mobility or daily activities, a speech therapist if there are swallowing or communication concerns, a medical social worker to help connect you with community resources, and a home health aide to assist with bathing and personal care. Most visits last 30 minutes to an hour, and the schedule depends on your parent's medical needs. The team will communicate with your parent's doctor about progress.
Services offered
Skilled Nursing
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Pathology
Medical Social Services
Home Health Aide
Frequently asked questions
Which care services are available through Carter Healthcare?
Carter Healthcare offers skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, medical-social services, and home health aide services. Your parent's doctor will prescribe which services are medically necessary.
Does Carter Healthcare accept Medicare?
Yes, Carter Healthcare is Medicare-certified, which means it meets federal standards and can accept Medicare as payment for eligible services.
How long has this agency been in business?
Carter Healthcare was founded in 2004 and has been operating for over 20 years.
Does the agency have quality ratings?
Carter Healthcare does not currently display star ratings on Medicare's Care Compare website. You can ask the agency directly about their quality metrics, patient satisfaction, or request to speak with recent families.
How do I know if home health is right for my parent?
Home health typically requires a doctor's order and covers skilled services like nursing wound care or physical therapy. Your parent's hospital discharge planner or primary care doctor can help determine if home health is appropriate.
Local context
Overland Park has 13 home health agencies available. The average star rating across these agencies is 3.7 out of 5 based on Medicare's quality measures. This gives you several options to compare when choosing an agency that fits your family's needs and preferences.
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