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The Home Health Agency

Phone

(818) 235-3333

Email

info@thehha.net

Location

4730 WOODMAN AVE, STE 303 SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91423

Home / Physician Referrals

PHYSICIANS • HOSPITALS • CARE TEAMS

Home health referrals.
Clear next steps.

Refer a patient for home health care in Los Angeles and surrounding Southern California communities. Our team can explain the referral process and review service availability.

For physicians, discharge planners, case managers, patients, and families.

A clear path to care at home

Start with a conversation about the next step.

Referral guidance

Understand how to get started.

Coordinated care

Support guided by the care plan.

Local availability

Confirm care for the patient’s ZIP code.

CONNECTING PATIENTS WITH CARE

A thoughtful transition
from referral to home

Our team helps physicians, discharge planners, patients, and families understand the home health referrals process and the next steps for arranging care. Start by calling our team to discuss the services needed and the patient’s location.

We can explain the information needed for review and how to send it through the agency’s approved referral process. Acceptance and the start of care depend on clinical needs, orders, coverage, staffing, and service availability.

HOME HEALTH SERVICES

Support matched to the patient’s needs

Services are based on assessment, provider orders, and an individualized plan of care.

Wound care

Discuss nursing support for wound assessment, dressing care, and progress monitoring under the treating provider’s orders.

Skilled nursing

Ask about skilled nursing visits, medication education, and support with the prescribed plan of care.

Therapy at home

Discuss physical, occupational, or speech therapy based on the patient’s needs and care plan.

Home health aide support

Ask about personal-care assistance when appropriate as part of an eligible home health plan.

Medical social work

Discuss support with community resources and social or practical concerns related to care.

Recovery & chronic care

Ask about post-operative care or diabetes-related nursing support appropriate to the patient’s needs.

Nurse discussing home health referrals with an older patient

BEFORE YOU REFER

Feel prepared for
the next conversation

Our team will confirm what is required for the referral. Depending on the patient’s needs, the review may include:

Patient & contact information

Patient location and contact details, plus the referring provider’s contact information.

Orders & clinical information

The requested services, relevant provider orders, and supporting clinical records.

Coverage & transition details

Insurance information and relevant discharge or care-coordination details.

Share patient details only through the submission method confirmed by our team.

GETTING STARTED

How to refer a patient

01

Contact our team

Call (818) 235-3333 to discuss the care needed and confirm service availability for the patient’s location.

02

Send the referral securely

Our team will explain the approved submission method and which records or orders are needed for review.

03

Confirm the care plan

The agency reviews the referral and coordinates next steps with the provider, patient, and family as appropriate.

Looking for care for yourself or a loved one?

Contact our team with general questions about home health referrals, required documentation, and current service availability.

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PROCESS

Let’s make the
next step clearer.

Use this form for general questions about referring to The Home Health Agency. For a patient referral, call us for submission instructions.

Keep patient information out of this form

Do not include patient names, diagnoses, medical records, or other identifying details. Call our team to confirm the appropriate submission method.

Send a general inquiry

For referral-process questions only.

OUR SERVICE AREA

Home health referrals
across Southern California

Our service areas include Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties. Call to confirm availability for the patient’s ZIP code and care needs.

Los Angeles County

Orange County

Ventura County

Riverside County

San Bernardino County

San Diego County

Availability is confirmed for each patient’s location and care needs.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Home health referral FAQs

Physicians, medical offices, hospitals, discharge planners, and case managers can contact us about a patient referral. Patients and families can also call to ask how to begin.

Call (818) 235-3333 for The Home Health Agency’s current referral instructions and approved submission method. Please do not send patient information through the general inquiry form.

Requirements depend on the patient’s needs and requested services. Our team can explain which provider orders, clinical records, coverage details, and contact information are needed for review.

Medicare may cover eligible home health services when Medicare's coverage requirements are met. Covered services can include part-time or intermittent skilled nursing, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, continued occupational therapy, and certain home health aide and medical social services when applicable requirements are satisfied. Eligibility and coverage depend on the patient's circumstances and plan of care.

Learn more about Medicare home health care or contact us to verify eligibility.

Timing depends on receiving a complete referral, clinical review, provider orders, insurance coverage, staffing, and the patient’s location. Call our team to discuss the patient’s needs and current service availability.

LET’S TALK ABOUT THE NEXT STEP

Care starts with
a conversation.

Discuss a patient referral, ask about service availability, or get guidance on where to begin.