Frequently Asked Questions

Faq


HOW LONG HAS YOUR COMPANY BEEN IN BUSINESS?

Our agency has been in business for nearly three decades providing care to families in need of services.

ARE YOUR CAREGIVERS INSURED AND BONDED?

Yes, all of our employees are insured and bonded.

WILL I HAVE THE SAME CAREGIVER THROUGHOUT MY CASE?

We strive to match a caregiver with a client to provide continuity of care for our clients and stability for our employees. Our meet and greet process helps make it possible.

WHAT ARE YOUR ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, FEES, AND FUNDING SOURCES?

Before we begin working together, we'll provide a welcome packet with this information. Our admission nurse will review eligibility requirements, fees, and funding sources.

DO YOU VISIT A CLIENT'S HOME BEFORE STARTING SERVICES?

When we begin working together, we'll start with a phone conversation and follow it with a home visit to do a full assessment and review of the client’s needs.

WILL YOU WORK WITH MY OTHER DOCTORS?

NEHHS works with our client’s primary care provider, specialty providers, therapists, social workers, case managers, care coordinators, and the family to ensure the best care possible.

ARE YOU LICENSED IN MASSACHUSETTS?

Yes, NEHHS is licensed and certified in Massachusetts.

ARE YOU CERTIFIED BY MEDICARE?

Our agency is Medicare/Medicaid certified and regulated by the Department of Health.

What qualifications, certification, experience and training do you require of your caregivers?

NEHHS requires our caregivers to have graduated from school that is recognized by the state of Massachusetts. We require the caregiver to have current license that is in good standing with the board of licensure department.

ARE YOUR CAREGIVERS LICENSED TO PROVIDE CARE IN A HOME SETTING?

All of our caregivers are licensed or certified by their discipline.

WHAT TYPE OF EMPLOYEE SCREENING IS DONE?

We conduct a pre-screening process, interviewing process, and criminal background check.

HOW DO YOU TRAIN YOUR CAREGIVERS?

Our agency offers training by a skilled registered nurse either onsite or in a home setting.

HOW DO YOU SUPERVISE YOUR CAREGIVERS?

A RN conducts an onsite visit and telephone call to supervise the home health aide. Also, the RN will conduct an onsite visit to supervise a Licensed Practical Nurses/Licensed Vocational Nurse. These supervision visits help ensure the client is receiving quality care.

DO YOU PROVIDE CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR YOUR CAREGIVERS?

Yes, we offer in-services and training modules.

About Us

New England Home Health Services, Inc. is a certified home care agency that was incorporated in 1983 and based out of Lexington Massachusetts, serving communities in the surrounding area for over 30 years.