Home Health Care & Skilled Nursing in Aurora and Denver
Home health care is skilled nursing and therapy at home, ordered by a doctor. It is for people recovering from illness, injury or surgery, or managing conditions like COPD, heart failure or diabetes. Medicare often pays for eligible patients, and Health First Colorado, BCBS and Cigna may also cover it.
- Medicare-certified, CHAP accredited
- Start within 48 hours of referral and orders
- Nurses and therapists in one team
- CDPHE Licensed #04Z659
- Medicare-Certified
- CHAP Accredited
- In-network: BCBS & Cigna
- Health First Colorado & IHSS
- Open 7 days, 8 AM–7 PM
- English · Русский · Español
Home health care brings medical care to your home. A doctor orders it, and our nurses and therapists carry out the plan — wound care, medications, injections, therapy and regular check-ups.
It is for people who need skilled medical care but not a hospital stay. Many patients come to us after surgery or when a condition like COPD, heart failure or diabetes flares up.
EliteCare Colorado is a Medicare-certified, CHAP-accredited agency, licensed as Class A and Class B (License #04Z659). Care can begin within 48 hours of receiving the referral and physician orders.
Is home health care right for your family?
Coming home after a hospital stay or surgery.
New or changed medications to keep track of.
A wound or incision that needs dressing changes.
A chronic condition flares up — COPD, heart failure, diabetes, MS.
Injections or IV therapy ordered by the doctor.
Getting weaker, losing balance or falling.
Not sure? Call us — a nurse will help you choose the right level of care.
What's included in our home health care services
Every visit follows the physician's orders and your written care plan.
Health assessments
Head-to-toe checks by a registered nurse.
Wound care
Cleaning and dressing surgical incisions and sores.
Medication management & teaching
Organizing medications and teaching safe use.
Injections & IV therapy
Given by nurses, as ordered.
Catheter care
Care and management of catheters and equipment.
Vital signs & blood sugar
Regular checks, reported to your doctor.
Disease education
COPD, heart failure, diabetes and MS.
PT, OT & speech therapy
From our own therapists and partner therapists.
Coordination with your doctor
Regular updates on your progress.
Need something else?
- If you need help only with bathing and dressing → Personal Care
- If you need companionship and help around the house → Companion Care
What a visit looks like
- 1
Arrive and check in
The nurse arrives on time and asks how you have been since the last visit.
- 2
Check vitals
Blood pressure, heart rate, temperature and blood sugar as ordered.
- 3
Do the skilled tasks
Wound care, injections, medications or therapy — whatever the care plan says.
- 4
Teach and answer questions
You and your family learn how to manage the condition between visits.
- 5
Write notes and update the doctor
The nurse records the visit and reports changes to your physician.
Who provides home health care
Registered Nurse (RN)
Does the free assessment, writes the care plan, provides skilled nursing and supervises the team.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Provides ordered nursing care under RN supervision.
Therapist (PT, OT, speech)
Works on strength, daily skills, speech and swallowing as part of the plan.
Every care plan is created and supervised by a registered nurse.
Why families choose EliteCare for home health care
RN oversight at every level
Your RN oversees the nursing and therapy in your home health plan.
One agency for every level of care
Nursing, therapy and daily support can be coordinated through the same agency.
Care can begin within 48 hours of receiving the referral and physician orders
We review the home health referral and physician orders before arranging the start of care.
English, Russian and Spanish
Share your language preference when discussing medications and nursing visits.
Open 7 days a week, 8 AM–7 PM
You can contact the office about home health care any day during these hours.
How to start home health care in Aurora and Denver
Step 1
Call or request an assessment
Tell us which nursing or therapy services your physician has ordered.
Step 2
Free in-home RN assessment
The nurse reviews your health needs and the care required at home.
Step 3
Your written care plan
Nursing tasks and therapy goals are recorded with the physician’s orders.
Step 4
Care begins with regular RN check-ins
The team follows the orders and reports changes to your nurse and physician.
How home health care is paid for
Private pay & long-term care insurance
AvailablePrivate pay is available. Some long-term care policies may help.
Coverage depends on eligibility and your plan. We'll help you check your benefits.
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| Feature | Home Health Care | Personal Care | In-Home Therapy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who provides | RNs, LPNs and therapists | Caregiver or CNA | Licensed therapists |
| Typical tasks | Wound care, injections, medications, vitals, therapy | Bathing, dressing, toileting, safe transfers | Strength, balance, daily skills, speech and swallowing |
| Physician order needed? | Yes | No (needed for insurance coverage) | Yes |
| Usually paid by | Medicare, Health First Colorado, BCBS & Cigna | IHSS for eligible members; private pay | Medicare, Health First Colorado, BCBS & Cigna |
Who qualifies for Medicare home health care
Medicare home health is for eligible patients who are homebound and need skilled care ordered by a physician. Leaving home must be difficult because of their health and require considerable effort or help. Being homebound does not mean they can never leave the house.
Help with cooking or bathing alone does not qualify someone for Medicare home health. The plan must include a covered skilled need, such as nursing or therapy. Our team reviews the referral and helps check coverage before care is scheduled.
Skilled nursing and wound care at home
Skilled nursing visits involve medical tasks that require a licensed nurse. An RN reviews the needs, and an RN or LPN provides ordered services such as wound care, injections or catheter care.
For an incision or wound, the nurse follows dressing orders and records healing. Family members can ask about care between visits. Changes are reported to the physician rather than changing treatment without an order.
Managing COPD, heart failure and diabetes at home
COPD, heart failure or diabetes may lead to a need for nursing after a health change or hospital stay. Visits can include ordered vital sign or blood sugar checks, medication review and education about the physician’s plan.
The nurse helps the patient and family understand their instructions and reports changes to the physician. Home health supports treatment but does not replace office visits, emergency care or the patient’s primary care relationship.
Why physician orders matter
Physician orders identify needed nursing and therapy services. They connect home care with the doctor’s treatment plan. Our nurses report progress to the physician so care reflects current needs.
A referral and physician orders are needed before ordered care can begin. Care can start within 48 hours of receiving both. If you are unsure whether orders were sent, tell us so we can review what is needed.
Talk to a nurse about home health care
Home health care across the Denver metro
Our home health nurses and therapists serve Aurora and nearby Denver metro communities.
Frequently asked questions
How soon can care start?
Care usually begins within 48 hours of receiving a referral and physician orders.
Do I need a doctor's referral?
Yes, home health is a medical service that requires a physician's order.
What does 'homebound' mean?
It means leaving home is difficult due to illness and requires taxing effort or help.
Is this 24/7 care?
No, we provide intermittent visits. We are open 7 days a week, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
What languages do you speak?
Our team includes staff fluent in English, Russian, and Spanish.
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Last updated: October 2026