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| HISTORY AND BACKGROUND |
The Harbor Health Family
In 1996, as experienced home care nurses, we established Harbor Health Services. Even as nurses we had problems locating help for our elderly parents whom we thought would "never forget our names, forget to take their pills, change their clothes or eat." We had searched for the ideal solution for our parents and knew that home care was the best alternative to being in an institution. Our personal experiences strengthened our belief we could assist others to deal with this difficult problem of caring for and understanding their loved ones through illness and advancing age while remaining in control and independent at home.
Although Harbor Health planned to serve a large geographical area we identified the downriver area as being underserved and chose to locate our home office in Marine City. The agency's service areas are the counties of: St. Clair, Macomb, Wayne, Oakland and Sanilac.
In the year 2000, to meet the demand for new services, the company was divided into two separate corporations. Harbor Health Services, Inc. and Harbor Health Private Care, Inc. The focus of the agencies differs in that Health Services provides skilled care to patients confined to their homes and Private Care offers services to patients who may not require skilled care and are not necessarily homebound.
Harbor Health Services, Inc. is a full-service agency that offers service to clients across the age continuum. The services of nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, medical social workers, nutritionists, and home health aides are provided. The physician, insurance company or hospital discharge planner may make referrals. Friends or family may also make referrals for an evaluation. All services are under the direction of the patient's physician.
Harbor Health Private Care, Inc. is a full-service private duty agency. Our services include homemaking, respite care, and transportation to appointments. The services of nurses, therapists, social workers, and aides are also available.
We know that whatever the prognosis or diagnosis, most people want to remain in their own homes. We also know people heal better emotionally and physically in familiar surroundings. We are committed to helping people stay home with dignity for as long as possible while maintaining their optimal physical, mental and emotional health. We place great value on our commitment to being an agency focused on patients and quality. |
Serving St. Clair, Macomb and Portions of Wayne, Oakland and Sanilac counties. |
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