Avita Home Health & Hospice is a non-profit organization providing home health services under the direction of the patient’s physician and tailored to the individual’s needs. Patients of all ages are able to experience the warmth of family and friends while receiving care for their injury or illness.
Along with Home Health and Hospice, we also offer:
- Wound care
- Assistance from health aides with daily living tasks
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Assistance from social works, including resource referrals and counseling
- Grief support
Wound Care
Understanding Wound Care
Caring for wounds is more complex than just cleaning the skin and applying a bandage. Wound care is one of the most expensive complications of illness that may occur. Not only does the wound potentially cause pain or discomfort but scarring may also result. The occurrence of infection can cause life-threatening complications as well. The treatment of wounds requires many hours of care and many supplies. Progress has been made in recent years to improve wound treatment thus reducing healing time, the occurrence of infection, and the frequency of dressing changes. Understanding various types of wounds and the specific treatment options now available requires specialized training which our wound care nurses have received.
Certified Wound Care Specialists
Our Certified Wound Care Specialists provide an assessment of patients’ overall health including nutrition, mobility, medications, and skin condition. Any indication of infection, the size, location of the wound and contributing factors will be observed. The treatment options appropriate for the patient will then be discussed with the physician and a plan of care completed. They will then oversee the treatment of the wound, provide education to improve nutrition, decrease risk of infection, and improve mobility or position changes to reduce pressure to the skin.
Types of Wounds
- Arterial Ulcers
- Venous Stasis Ulcers
- Diabetic Ulcers
- Pressure Ulcers
- Surgical Wounds
- Traumatic Wounds
- Complicated Wounds
Consultation Available
- Wound Management
- Ostomy Management
- Wound Vacs
- Specialized Skin Care
- Specialized Dressing Changes
Grief Support
Avita Home Health & Hospice provides counseling and grief support services through a myriad of programs designed to help give understanding and support throughout the grieving process after the death of a loved one. There are no charges for bereavement services.
Children’s Grief Camp
A summer day camp for children who have experienced loss. Our program is designed to help children grieve in a healthy, safe and very creative way to promote reassurance and healing.
Companion Table: A Supportive Space for Widows & Widowers
We know that sometimes the hardest step is simply walking through the door. At the Companion Table, our staff will be there to welcome you and help you feel at ease. This is a place where we’re no longer strangers—where stories are shared, laughter is encouraged, and support is offered by those who
understand loss. Open to the public and lunch is provided. If you have allergies or dietary restrictions,
please feel free to bring a bag lunch.
This group meets the third Tuesday of every month at Avita Home Health & Hospice at 11am. RSVP is preferred but not required. To reserve your spot or if you have any questions, call Britney McElhatten at 419‑961-8193.
Hope Central Adult Support Group
This group meets the second Tuesday of every month at Avita Home Health and Hospice at 6pm.
Memorial Services
Once in the spring and once in the fall our social service department organizes a memorial service to honor the lives of patients and others who have died. We would like to share this special event with you and encourage your family and friends to attend and participate in our ceremony. A “Remembering Table” displays pictures or special items to celebrate the memory of your loved one.
Individual Brief Grief Counseling
Our grief support staff members are available for individual brief support sessions upon request.
How Can We Pray
As part of our bereavement services, Rick Utt, Jr. and his prayer team are available to use the power of prayer to help aid anyone who has an issue they would like addressed with a higher power
Simply fill out the form below with your intention and your request will be emailed to Rick Utt, Jr. directly.
It’s an anonymous process. Avita Home Health & Hospice does not collect your email address, internet location or any other information. This is perfect for those who feel one’s faith should be kept private to the individual or who may not be able to express themselves during the troubling times they are experiencing. The only thing we ask is to please give Rick an idea if it’s a person, place or situation his team is praying about.