Since 1985, Agency founder Diane Stern, RN has been at the forefront of the home health care movement — working to give individuals greater access to high-quality care that helps them live safely at home.
Over the years, this effort has attracted other like-minded health care professionals who have helped to shape and grow Ultracare. Today our team consists of professionals who are truly committed to achieving positive outcomes for everyone. While we are a large group representing diverse experiences, all Ultracare professionals share the same commitment to one unique philosophy:
We believe our clients and their families deserve home health care delivered with compassion, clinical excellence, and reliability.
J&D Ultracare offers families and referral sources, FREE OF CHARGE, an opportunity to access our knowledgeable staff to obtain information that is critical to achieving and optimal home care experience. CONTACT US
J&D Ultracare takes pride in offering a comprehensive clinical approach to specific diagnosis, incorporating treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
Our Clinical Care Coordinators collaborate with physicians, patients and their families to develop home health care plans best suited to a patient’s individual needs.
Our goal is to provide only those home-care services necessary for a patient’s well-being. Short and long-term goals are developed to assist our patients with making decisions to benefit optimally from their respective course of treatment. Health conditions and life circumstances change, thus requiring continual assessment, evaluation and clinical monitoring. Adjustment of an individual’s care plan ensures it will meet his / her changing needs and avoid costly or untimely professional services or medical interventions.
Our Family–Centered approach to home health care is not a blueprint, but rather a process that will differ based on variations in situations, families, cultures, health care settings, and providers. We are in the business of delivering total health care at home and believe that the value and cost savings associated with home care are just emerging. Ongoing patient evaluation through supervision and clinical monitoring is the essential link in the continuum of successful patient management at home.
Frequently Asked Questions
When you invite someone into your home, you want to feel trust and confidence. Below are some questions that can help guide your decision-making when seeking home care services:
What is the difference between intermittent skilled nursing services and private duty nursing care?
Intermittent skilled nursing services typically involve visits by a nurse to your home as ordered by your physician to aid in your recovery.
Private Duty Nursing (PDN) is defined as the provision of medically necessary, complex skilled nursing care in your home on a fee-for service basis by a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The purpose of PDN is to assess, monitor and provide skilled nursing care in the home on an hourly basis; to assist in the transition of care from a more acute setting to home; and to teach competent caregivers the assumption of this care when the condition of the individual is stabilized.
Who can order Home Care Services?
Any physician who supports the need for home care services, and who is willing to advocate for the authorization of this service by providing a LETTER OF MEDICAL NECESSITY.
If my family member is currently hospitalized, who can assist me in getting home care?
A physician, hospital discharge planner, case manager, social worker and/or nurse.
If not in the hospital, can I get home care services?
You can contact the Agency directly to make a referral. Your physician MUST order the services.
How do I know if Home Care Services is covered by my insurance?
Contact your insurance company and ask whether your home care benefit allows for skilled nursing visits and / or private duty nursing.
What are the hours of operation?
Regular business hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
However, over 200 highly trained nurses provide care 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
Additionally, a scheduler and clinical administrator are available on call around the clock.
If my insurance will not cover home care services but I wish to pay for them, will Ultracare accept private pay?
Yes, consideration is given on a case-by-case basis and will depend upon the type of service requested and availability of qualified staff.
Is a parent / caregiver expected to participate in the care of my family member?
Yes, Ultracare will partner with you to teach and assist you with your family member’s care activities and monitor the progress.
How will I know when it is time to be discharged from Ultracare’s home care services?
Once a patient’s goals have been met and a safe discharge plan has been determined, the physician will provide the discharge order to the Agency.
The nurse will notify you of the physician’s discharge order, and again review / answer questions prior to the time and date of the discharge.
Agency staff will also assist you in identifying other resources that may be appropriate.
What should I consider when evaluating home care providers?
How long has an agency been in the business of home care?
Is the agency licensed by the New York State Department of Health to provide home care in your County?
What are the agency’s hiring practices?
Does the agency provide staff development / training opportunities for their employees?
Has the agency achieved accreditation for its service delivery practices?
What does accreditation mean to me?
As a health care consumer it is important to know whether your health care provider is going above and beyond to ensure the safety and quality of care for you family member. When a health care organization voluntarily seeks accreditation, it demonstrates a strong commitment to providing safe, high quality health care and continually works to improve that care.
J&D Ultracare is proud of its Joint Commission Accreditation!
