Business Details
41 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Home Health Care Services in Virginia
Since July 1985, 1st Care At Home has been rooted in community-driven care across Southside and Central Virginia. As a Veteran-founded, locally operated family business, we deliver high-performance home health services designed to enhance clients' quality of life while upholding ethical standards and respect for client rights. Our team of licensed professionals provides 24/7 skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and medical social work services tailored to individual needs. We specialize in creating healing environments within homes, offering education on disease management, medication administration, wound care, and rehabilitation for conditions like Parkinson's disease and post-surgical recovery. Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through specialized therapies like LVST Loud for speech improvement and VitalStim for swallowing disorders.With locations in South Boston, South Hill, and Lynchburg, we serve diverse communities while maintaining partnerships with insurance providers and offering private payment options. Our rebranding consolidates decades of experience from Commonwealth Home Health, First Dominion Home Health Care, and Personal Homecare under one unified name, ensuring continuity of trusted care. We prioritize client satisfaction through regular feedback surveys and maintain transparency in all business practices. Our 24/7 availability guarantees immediate access to critical home health services whenever needed.
Services
Home Health
Personal Care
Hospice Care
Skilled Nursing
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy
Wound Care
Medication Management
Respite Care
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 skilled nursing and therapy services since 1985
- Veteran-founded organization with local leadership and decision-making
- Specialized therapies for Parkinson's disease and swallowing disorders
- Licensed professionals provide wound care, IV therapy, and post-surgical rehabilitation
- Rebranded under unified leadership while maintaining three service locations
Services
Home Health
Our home health services bring medical care directly to patients' residences. Licensed professionals provide skilled nursing, wound management, IV therapy, and medication administration while educating families about care processes. We coordinate physical, occupational, and speech therapies to improve mobility, daily living skills, and communication abilities. This comprehensive approach helps patients recover from surgeries, manage chronic conditions, and maintain independence in familiar environments.
Physical Therapy
Specialized physical therapy addresses mobility limitations from orthopedic injuries, joint replacements, and neurological conditions. Our therapists develop personalized rehabilitation plans to restore strength, improve balance, and enhance functional abilities. Treatment programs target post-stroke recovery, Parkinson's disease management, and degenerative joint conditions through evidence-based exercises and therapeutic interventions tailored to each patient's home environment.
Speech Therapy
Our speech therapy services address speech, language, and swallowing disorders for adults and children. Specialized programs include LVST Loud therapy for Parkinson's patients to improve vocal clarity and VitalStim therapy using neuromuscular stimulation for swallowing difficulties. Therapists work with patients in home settings to develop communication strategies and implement safe eating practices through individualized treatment plans.
Hospice Care
Compassionate hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for life-limiting illnesses. Our interdisciplinary team manages pain and symptoms while providing emotional and spiritual support for patients and families. Services include bereavement counseling for 13 months post-loss, spiritual care coordination, and assistance with medical equipment needs during end-of-life transitions in home environments.
Personal Care
Personal care services help individuals maintain independence through assistance with daily activities. Trained caregivers provide bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and light housekeeping while offering medication reminders. Our state-certified agency offers respite care options and Lifeline emergency response systems to support caregivers and ensure safety in home environments across service areas.
Questions
What home health services do you offer?
We provide skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and medical social work services in home environments across Central Virginia.
Do you accept insurance for home care?
Yes, we work with major insurance providers and also offer private payment options for our home health and personal care services.
Are your caregivers licensed professionals?
Our team includes registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified therapy professionals delivering evidence-based care in home settings.
How quickly can services begin?
With 24/7 availability, we typically initiate care within 24 hours of referral for urgent home health needs.
Do you provide hospice care?
Yes, we offer hospice services including pain management, emotional support, and spiritual care for patients in Halifax, Charlotte, and Mecklenburg counties.
What areas do you serve?
We serve South Boston, Lynchburg, South Hill, and surrounding counties including Halifax, Charlotte, Mecklenburg, and parts of Campbell County.
