Covering All Your Home Health care Needs
Signature Health Services carefully screens, vets, and monitors our nurses to ensure that only the top-tier of skilled, caring nurses are qualified to represent us and deliver the excellence that we demand, our referring physicians deserve, and our patients expect.
Count on Signature Health Services to provide award-winning home health care nursing services for you or your loved ones.
Signature’s team of experienced nurses and therapists are specially trained to treat the following conditions:
Common Home Health care Conditions
Learn more about some of the top conditions that Signature Health Services home health care nurses specialize in treating.
Nephrostomy
A nephrostomy is a medical procedure that involves the insertion of a tube into the kidney through the skin to drain urine and alleviate pressure in the renal system.
Venous Ulcers
Venous ulcers are wounds that take weeks or even months to heal and are caused by high pressure in the veins of the lower leg.
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a medical condition marked by the formation of blood clots, commonly in the deep veins of the legs.
Bronchitis
Bronchitis is a respiratory disease caused by the inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes
Lymphatic Cancer
Lymphoma is a type of cancer affecting the lymphatic system, an essential part of the immune system.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is the most common form of damage to the optic nerve, often caused by increased pressure in the eye.
Pneumonia
Pneumonia results from a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection that provokes air sacs (alveoli) inflammation in one or both lungs.
Colon Cancer
Although this disease typically affects older adults, patients of any age can develop cancer in the colon.
Pressure Ulcers/Bedsores
A pressure ulcer is a skin or tissue injury usually formed due to prolonged pressure over a specific body area.
Fall Risk Assessment
Falls are the top cause of injury in older adults, but healthcare patients are more prone to falls because of limited mobility, surgery recovery, or general weakness due to illness.
Cardiac Rehabilitation
When a person has a heart attack or other heart conditions such as heart failure, cardiac rehabilitation programs are crucial for recovery.
Nutrition/Enteral Feedings
Patients who have lost the ability to eat by themselves often need the food to be administered directly into their mouths through enteral feedings.
Total Parenteral Nutrition
Patients whose digestive systems either can't tolerate or can't absorb food properly are ideal candidates for parenteral nutrition.
Postoperative Care
After a patient goes through a surgical procedure, postoperative care is the type of care in charge of providing comfort, pain relief, wound care, and day-to-day support.
Gastric Ulcers
Gastric ulcers are painful sores in the stomach lining, also called peptic ulcers. Gastric ulcers are a particular type of peptic ulcer disease.
Colostomy
The purpose of colostomy care is for the patient's acceptance, learning, and adapting, such as skin protection and preventing complications.
Arthritis
Arthritis is the primary cause of disability in the United States. Around 60 million adults are affected by some form of it. It provokes stiffness, pain, and inflammation of the joints and the surrounding tissues.
Lung Cancer
Barely anyone can develop lung cancer, but smoking cigarettes or exposure to their smoke and inhaling some chemicals or other toxins might increase the risk.
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer begins when abnormal cells start replicating and forming tumors. These tumors are placed on the head of the pancreas, obstructing the bile ducts.
Clotting Disorders
At Signature, we have the experience and resources to provide the best support for the patient and the family that has a clotting disorder.
Joint Replacement
At Signature, we have the experience and resources to provide the best support for the patient and the family that just had joint replacement surgery.
Diabetes
At Signature, we have the experience and resources to provide the best support for the patient and the family. Also, our registered nurses may help with recovery assistance and could support the diabetes treatment process.
Arterial Ulcers
Arterial ulcers are formed because of poor delivery of blood to the body's lower extremities, caused by several conditions, such as vascular disease, renal failure, high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis or atherosclerosis, age, or trauma.
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer affects many people worldwide, although most of them are women, a small percentage of men can also be diagnosed with breast cancer. It is estimated that every 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer at some point in their lifetime. This year 287,000 persons are expected to be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in the US.
Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is a disease in which malignant cells reproduce in the tissues of the prostate. It is the second most common cancer among men in the United States. About one in every eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. However, the death rate is relatively low (1 in 41).
Colitis
Colitis is a bowel disease that causes inflammation, soreness, and ulcers in the colon and intestine. Even though most of its variants can be easily treated, if a person does not attend to the doctor or does not take care of their condition on time, it can evolve into something more severe such as colon cancer.
Anemia
Anemia is a condition that occurs when there is a lack of healthy red blood cells to carry enough oxygen to the tissues and organs across the body. Nurses might be needed if the patient suffers from severe anemia and symptoms that inhibit the patient from carrying on with everyday life.
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
PAD is the decreased blood flow in arms and legs due to artery obstruction. It is primarily caused by atherosclerosis, the accumulation of fatty plaque in the arteries.
Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
Cerebrovascular Accidents, also called CVA's is the medical term for a stroke. A stroke happens when there is a sudden blockage to the brain's bloodflow. This blockage can happen with a ruptured vessel.
Paraplegia
Paraplegia results in a partially or completely damaged spinal cord caused by an accident or in rare cases by birth defects.
Arteriosclerosis
Arteriosclerosis is a cardiovascular condition that thickens and stiffs blood vessels. This condition prevents them to carry oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.
Neuropathy
Neuropathy is caused by damage or degeneration of the peripheral nerves located in the outer part of the brain and spinal cord. Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment for Neuropathy here.
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) happens when a person receives a severe blow to the head, causing temporary or permanent damage to the brain. Learn more about the symptoms and management of the condition here.
Cancer
Cancer is a disease that develops in our bodies' cells in any part of the body. When this process is abnormal, damaged cells multiply when they shouldn’t. These damaged cells are responsible for tumors and lumps.
Myocardial Infarctions
A heart attack requires immediate medical treatment, especially in the emergency room. If the heart stops, first responders or doctors should perform reanimation maneuvers
Renal Failure (ESRD)
End-stage renal disease, (also known as kidney failure) happens when a person suffering from a kidney disease reaches a life-threatening state.
Ileostomy
An ileostomy is a surgical procedure that consists in creating an opening in the abdominal wall to expose the ileum and allow it to remove solid waste from the body.
Tracheotomy Care
A Tracheotomy is a surgically made opening in the middle front of the neck into the trachea. Learn more about it here and know how Signature Health can help you.
Emphysema
Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Emphysema destroys the alveoli (also called air sacs) in the lungs. Learn more about the condition and how Signature Health Services can help you.
Obesity
Obesity is a disease caused by an excessive amount of body fat. This happens principally because of high-calorie intake and a sedentary lifestyle. Learn how Signature Health Services can help you if you have obesity.
Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease refers to the gradual loss of the kidneys function. This results in them being unable to filter blood as they are needed to. Learn how Signature Health Services can help you with CKD.
Seizure Disorder
A Seizure is a sudden, uncontrolled electrical interference between neurons in the brain. It can cause temporary abnormalities in your behavior, movements, feelings, and levels of consciousness. Learn how Signature Health Services can help you with Seizure Disorder.
Alzheimer’s, including Dementia
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurological condition that affects brain size, causing it to shrink and brain cells to die. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia.
Paralysis
Paralysis is a loss of voluntary muscle function due to strokes or spinal cord injuries. Paralysis affects the function of a specific or widespread part of the body. Learn how Signature Health Services can help you with Paralysis.
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
A Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), often called a ministroke, is a temporary period of symptoms similar to those of a stroke. A TIA usually lasts only a few minutes and doesn't cause permanent damage to the nerve functions and system.
Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson's disease is a movement disorder that damages the central nervous system, affecting motion and causing involuntary movement throughout the body. Learn more about how the symptoms can be treated with skilled nursing care.
Genitourinary System
The genitourinary system, or urogenital system, is the organs of the reproductive system and urinary systems' organs.
Crohn’s disease
Crohn’s disease is a chronic disease that causes inflammation of the digestive tract.
Lupus
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and pain in any part of the body.
Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that damages the central nervous system.
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory, and sudden mood swings.
Gout
Gout is a common but complex form of arthritis that can affect anyone. Gout forms when too much uric acid hardens and deposits in the joints.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Signature Health Services has treated patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis for 25 years. We have developed a plan in teaching patients how to cope with the physical demands of Rheumatoid Arthritis and its treatment.
Therapy Services
Signature Health Services is pleased to offer a full array of therapy services in the comfort of your own home. This reduces the risk and inconvenience associated with leaving your home. Our certified and skilled therapists bring their protocols to your home, making regular therapy more convenient and safe.
Orthopedics
Orthopedics mainly deals with correction of disorders and deformities related to the musculoskeletal system. Learn more about orthopedics today!
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Signature Health Services has treated patients with CHF for nearly 30 years. We have developed expertise in teaching patients how to cope with the physical and demands of CHF and its treatment.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Signature Health Services’ highly trained, skilled, and caring nurses and certified nurses’ aides have twenty-five years of award-winning treatment of patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Infusion Services
Infusion therapy is when medication or fluids are administered through a needle or catheter. It’s a way of delivering medication that can’t be taken orally, or that needs to be dispensed at a controlled pace.
Wound Care
Signature’s Safe Watch Wound Care Program is a collaborative practice model designed to manage patient’s skin and wound care needs at home. The program’s primary objective is to provide high quality, cost-effective treatment utilizing best practice standards. Our clinical leaders have advanced training in skin and wound care. Our programs are designed to track wound progression and enhance patient/caregiver compliance.
