In-Home Supportive Services

If you or a loved one has a temporary or permanent disability, you may qualify for in-home supportive care to assist with everyday tasks. At AWS Services and Nursing, Inc., a telehealth family practice based in Carson, California, certified family nurse practitioner Angela Williams, PhD, FNP‑C, offers medical assessments and documentation support to help you receive the help you or a loved one is entitled to. Schedule a telehealth appointment by calling the office or using the online booking feature today.

What is in-home supportive care?

In-home supportive care services at AWS Services and Nursing, Inc. help individuals with disabilities and their caregivers qualify for at-home assistance with medical and everyday needs. It’s a state program that offers help with daily living activities, often allowing disabled individuals to remain in their home safely.

Which services can in-home supportive care offer?

In-home supportive care services at AWS Services and Nursing, Inc. may help you or a loved one qualify for the following:

• Supervision and protective oversight
• Personal care assistance
• Mobility support
• Medication reminders
• Help with daily activities and hygiene 
• Meal preparation

To qualify for in-home supportive care, you must submit a medical certification that includes detailed functional limitations and verifies a need for support services. 

Which conditions may qualify for in-home supportive care?

The following conditions may help your family qualify for in-home supportive care services:

• Autism spectrum disorder (ADS) needing constant supervision
• Unsafe behavioral patterns
• Wandering 
• Cognitive and/or developmental impairment causing safety risks
• Lack of danger awareness
• Aggression without consequence comprehension 
• Impulsive or self-injurious behavior patterns
• Inability to follow safety instructions
• Severe sensory dysregulation causing unsafe actions
• Developmental disabilities
• Neurological disorders
• Physical impairments
• Mobility limitations
• Permanent medical conditions
• Cognitive impairment requiring supervision

AWS Services and Nursing, Inc. can also help families who have experienced previous denials and need stronger clarification and documentation to receive access to in-home supportive care. 

How can I receive in-home supportive care?

The medical documentation process at AWS Services and Nursing, Inc. can help qualifying individuals access in-home supportive care services. It focuses on safety risks, functional capacity, and the level of assistance needed to remain in the home safely. 

Dr. Williams completes a comprehensive evaluation to determine your or a loved one’s diagnosis, medical history, safety risks, functional limitations, and supervision requirements. She then completes any required medical certification forms. 

This process can reduce stress and help qualifying families access specific home care services, allowing them to maximize their quality of life. 

Simply schedule a consultation at AWS Services and Nursing, Inc., to complete a comprehensive assessment and obtain the appropriate documentation forms. Dr. Williams also offers guidance regarding next steps.

Schedule a virtual in-home supportive care evaluation at AWS Services and Nursing, Inc. by calling the office or using the online booking feature today.