Business Details
45 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Home Health Care Provider in Tahlequah, OK
Cherokee Nation Home Health Services is a tribally incorporated non-profit agency established in 1981 to expand healthcare access for elderly and disabled Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries. Following the 1997 Balanced Budget Act, we transitioned to an independent entity while maintaining our mission of compassionate, high-quality patient-centered care. Our services include home health, hospice, and outreach programs licensed by the State of Oklahoma, serving 17 counties within a 50-60 mile radius of Tahlequah. We specialize in skilled nursing, therapy services, and end-of-life care, with a dedicated 24/7 on-call nursing team.Our interdisciplinary approach addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, ensuring patients receive comprehensive care in familiar environments. We collaborate with long-term care facilities while offering respite care options for family caregivers. As the only locally-owned non-profit hospice in Tahlequah, we maintain strict Medicare/state compliance and prioritize community engagement through volunteer programs and donations.
Services
Home Health Care
Hospice Care
Outreach Services
In-Patient Care
Respite Care
Bereavement Support
Spiritual Counseling
24-Hour Nursing
Social Services
Medical Supplies
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of Medicare-certified home health expertise since 1981
- 24/7 on-call nursing support for urgent patient needs
- Serves 17 Oklahoma counties with culturally sensitive care
- Interdisciplinary team addresses medical, emotional, and spiritual needs
- Only locally-owned non-profit hospice in Tahlequah area
Associations and certifications
- Medicare Certified
- Medicaid Certified
Services
Home Health Care
Skilled nursing and therapy services delivered in patients' homes for Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries. Our clinicians provide wound care, medication management, and physical/occupational therapy while coordinating with primary physicians. Services follow strict Medicare guidelines requiring physician orders and homebound status verification.
Hospice Care
Comprehensive palliative care for terminally ill patients focusing on comfort rather than cure. Our interdisciplinary team includes nurses, social workers, and chaplains providing pain management, emotional support, and spiritual counseling in home or facility settings with 24/7 on-call availability.
Outreach Services
State-funded personal care and waiver programs for Medicaid recipients. Services include assistance with daily living activities, home safety assessments, and care coordination through Oklahoma's DHS-approved Advantage Waiver and State Plan Personal Care Program.
24-Hour Continuous Care
Round-the-clock nursing care during medical emergencies requiring immediate intervention. Available in homes or facilities for acute symptom management, typically lasting up to 48 hours until patient stability is achieved under RN supervision.
Respite Care
Temporary inpatient care at skilled nursing facilities allowing family caregivers short-term relief. Covered under hospice benefits for up to five consecutive days while maintaining continuous patient care standards.
Questions
Who qualifies for home health services?
Medicare beneficiaries requiring intermittent skilled nursing care or therapy while being homebound. Physician certification of medical necessity is required.
What hospice services are covered by Medicare?
Includes nursing care, medical equipment, pain management medications, social services, and bereavement support for terminally ill patients with life expectancy <6 months.
Do you serve non-Native Americans?
Yes, our services are available to all eligible individuals regardless of ethnicity or tribal affiliation across eastern Oklahoma.
How quickly can care begin?
Skilled services typically initiate within 24-48 hours after physician referral and insurance verification, with emergency cases receiving immediate attention.
What areas do you cover?
We serve 17 eastern Oklahoma counties including Adair, Cherokee, Delaware, Muskogee, and Wagoner within a 60-mile radius of Tahlequah.