Advanced Care at Home
Providing Hospital-Level Care in the Comfort of Home

Virtual Healthcare Help Patients Live Well
Providing Hospital-Level Care in the Comfort of Home
Covenant Health now offers in-home hospital services, virtual care and remote monitoring for around-the-clock hospital care for patients who are eligible. In partnership with Medically Home Group, Inc., Covenant Health can provide hospital-level care to patients in their homes.
What is Advanced Care at Home?
With Advanced Care at Home, Covenant Health physicians and nurses can monitor patients in their homes from a clinically integrated, virtual care command center that operates 24 hours a day. In addition to remote care that leverages the technology and infrastructure at Covenant Health’s operations center, in-person services will be delivered via home visits from qualified medical professionals.
Eligible Conditions
The program is designed for patients who require high-acuity care. Conditions in which patients are eligible for this program may include:
- Heart Failure
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Asthma
- Pneumonia
- Cellulitis/Soft Tissue Infections
- Complicated UTI/ Pyelonephritis
- Gastroenteritis/Dehydration
Eligible Services
Patients will receive hospital-level medical support services as needed. Those services may include:
- Medication management
- Laboratory services
- IV treatments
- Rehabilitation therapies (physical, speech and occupational)
- Oxygen treatments
- X-ray and ultrasound
Patient Success Stories:
Ron Slone: New Hospital-At-Home Program Reaches Patients Where They Are
Jordan Stohler: A Nurse Knows
Jay Ambrister: Heal in Comfort with Covenant Health’s Advanced Care at Home
Judy Mellinger: A “win-win” for hospital-level care at home
Rebecca Spradlin: Restful Treatment, Care at Home
Kathy Parlon: Surgery Patient Heals at Home
André Valentine: Advanced Care at Home Helps Veteran Heal from Infection
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between receiving hospital-level care at home or in a traditional hospital setting?
Our care team’s goal is to provide high-quality, hospital-level care in the comfort of your own home. These services include lab tests, mobile imaging like x-rays and ultrasounds, IV therapies, and durable medical equipment like shower chairs, grab bars, oxygen and hospital beds.
What is the cost of the program?
We accept many insurance plans including Medicare.
Will Advanced Care at Home coordinate with my primary care physician?
Yes, we will work closely with your primary care physician to keep your care plan uninterrupted.
Who is my care team?
Your care team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and may include other health care professionals such as physical and occupational therapists.
If I decide to participate in the Advanced Care at Home episode of care, what happens next?
If you choose to participate in the program, our care team will begin the process to admit you to the program and work with your primary care physician or hospital emergency department to streamline the process.
What technology will be set up in my home?
During your time in the program, you will be provided with a computer tablet for video visits with your nurses and physicians, a telephone that connects directly to your care team, a personal emergency response bracelet, vital signs monitoring devices and a backup power supply.
Can I go out (leave my home) during my episode of care?
Just as if you were in the hospital, we ask that you stay home during your time of care. Your individual diagnosis and circumstances will be taken into consideration by the care team should you need to leave your home during the episode of care.
What if I don’t like the program?
At any time you may ask to be discharged from the program and our physicians will help transition your care to a safe alternative.
What happens after discharge?
When you are well enough to be discharged, our care team will collaborate with your primary care physician to make your care plan seamless. We will remove our technology (computer tablet, telephone, vitals sign monitoring equipment and backup power supply).
Advanced Care at Home Individualized Care Plan
- 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week access to your care team who will respond to your medical needs via video and telephone
- Vital signs monitoring using a telehealth platform
- Video visits by your care team
- In-home visits by health care professionals
- Lab tests, mobile imaging like x-rays and ultrasound, and IV therapies performed in your home
- Collaboration with your primary care physician and/or specialists
- Complete report of your care sent to your primary care physician