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Today more than ever, we want to remain confident and
comfortable in our own homes, even as we grow older or deal
with challenging health care issues.
At The Thorne Group, Inc., we provide an exceptional range of
services, all geared to assisting our clients with the highest
levels of professional and personalized care.
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“I want to thank everyone at
The Thorne Group for taking care of my sister . . .
. We were always pleased with the caring help
received during her recent illness. As her primary
caretaker I felt relieved I had knowledgeable people
to turn to in times of need. Thanks to all!” --
Donna
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The Thorne Group can assist you at home with many different
kinds of customized and affordable services.
- Geriatric Care Management, bringing all the
pieces together for you. Working in cooperation with
physicians, family, client, and community to recommend
needed services based on cost
effectiveness and quality.
Learn more.
- Telehealth Monitoring. Your loved one's health status and symptoms are
screened by a professional through an interactive monitor
placed in the patient’s home.
Learn more.
- Distant Caring brings our Private Duty services
together in a way that keeps family and caregivers living at
a distance involved in their loved one's care. We make
it easy for you to stay informed and involved, no matter
your location. Learn more.
- Skilled Nursing. When the services of
Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)
are needed in the home. Learn more.
- Home Health Aide – monitoring vital signs, ostomy and
catheter care, ROM exercises, PT transfers, and other
services as required.
- Personal Care – bathing, dressing, personal grooming;
special programs are available. A personal assistant to help start and end the
day.
- Companion Services – a friendly face when you don’t want
to be alone; an escort for appointments; someone to help you
feel safe at night.
- Homemaker Services – when you need help with meal prep,
housekeeping, and laundry, etc.
- Respite for Caregivers – when your regular
caregiver can’t be with you.
- Light Housekeeping – dusting, vacuuming, and shopping.
- Assistance with activities of daily living.
You Choose the Services
You choose which services you would like us to perform. We
will help you to be healthy, safe and satisfied. Our care
manager will work with you and your family to develop a plan of
care and select a caregiver who lives in your
community and has skills appropriate to your needs.
All of our bonded and insured caregivers are closely
supervised by a staff of professionals experienced in home
health care and committed to serving you. The Thorne Group’s
geriatric care manager personally supervises each private duty
client and his or her caregiver at no extra charge. The
geriatric care manager also works closely with the agency
administrator, a registered nurse, on all private duty cases.
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"All those little things I
could no longer do for myself . . . are done for me
by my caregiver. And she's so kind to me!"
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Home Health Aide Services
Home Health Aide Services are available for specific health
care assistance. Our staff is certified and experienced in
handling the health care needs of those with limited mobility.
Services include:
- Monitoring vital signs.
- Non-sterile dressing changes.
- Ostomy & catheter care.
- ROM exercises/PT transfers.
- Personal grooming/bathing.
- Housekeeping/meal preparation.
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"When I came home from the
hospital, I was too weak to do much. [My aide]
helped me bathe, changed my dressings, made sure I
had my meals, and even read me the paper."
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Personal Care Services
Personal Care Services assure your personal comfort,
cleanliness, and sense of well-being. Services are available
according to your preference. Several special types of services
are also available as follows:
Rise and Shine is a one-hour* morning bath/breakfast visit.
Tender Tuck is a one hour* evening bedtime preparation visit.
Helping Hands is a temporary personal care and homemaker
assistance for those recovering from illness, injury, and/or
surgery. Also great for new moms
*Minimum visits of one hour with longer visits arranged at the
client’s request.
Companion Services
Companion services provide a friendly face when you don't
want to be alone. Companions can offer conversation,
participation in game- or card-play, reading-aloud services,
escort for appointments, someone to help you feel safe at night.
A companion may visit the patient in a facility other than the
home if the family is unavailable.
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"It's a relief to know that my
mother is looked after when I go to work. She used
to be alone all day. Now she has a caregiver who
helps her and keeps her company. It's good for both
of us."
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Homemaker Services
Homemaker Services help those having difficulty in performing
household chores. Our homemakers will help you keep your home
safe and clean. They perform:
- Light housekeeping.
- Laundry.
- Shopping/errands.
- Meal preparation.
Payment Options
Your homeowners or health insurance may help to defray the cost of
the services you choose. We accept payment through insurance,
trusts, estates, and private payment sources.
The specialists at The Thorne Group are ready to assist in
determining which payment option is best for you.
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