When Care Gets Complex, We Help You Navigate It
Geriatric care management from Homestead Health addresses the full picture - medical needs, daily living challenges, social support, and family coordination - for older adults with complex or layered care needs.
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Phoenix metro area
What Does Geriatric Care Management Include?
A geriatric care manager looks at the whole person - medical needs, cognitive function, emotional wellbeing, living environment, and family dynamics - and makes sure care is coordinated, consistent, and moving in the right direction.
Comprehensive Assessment
Full evaluation of medical status, cognitive function, emotional wellbeing, and living situation. Review of current providers, medications, and care plans. Clear summary for family members.
Ongoing Care Coordination
Serving as the central point of contact across all providers. Following up on referrals, labs, and specialist recommendations. Keeping the primary care provider informed.
Crisis Intervention and Problem Solving
Available when something goes wrong - a fall, a sudden change in condition, an unexpected provider recommendation. Helping families make informed, calm decisions under pressure.
Placement Assistance
When a patient's situation requires a higher level of care, our team helps identify appropriate options - memory care, assisted living, skilled nursing - evaluated based on specific needs, not availability or convenience.
Family Caregiver Support
Guidance for family members who are primary caregivers. Education about the patient's conditions. Connection to community resources that reduce caregiver burden.
Remote Family Communication
Clear communication protocols for families managing care from another city or state. Regular updates so nothing falls through the cracks.
Who Benefits from a Geriatric Care Manager?
Good fit if...
Your parent has multiple doctors who do not communicate with each other
You live out of state or out of town and cannot monitor care directly
Your parent has dementia or significant cognitive decline
There has been a sudden health change and you do not know what comes next
Family members disagree on what is best for the patient
Previous care arrangements have failed or felt chaotic
You want one person who knows the whole picture
May not be right if...
Your situation involves simple, well-coordinated care
You are the sole caregiver with full visibility already
Care needs are straightforward and stable
GCM patients almost always benefit from concurrent Primary Care at home. Serious illness cases overlap with Palliative Care. Hospital discharge is a key trigger - Transitional Care works alongside GCM during the high-risk window. Learn our nonprofit mission - it matters to families managing care from a distance. Review intake forms to prepare for your first visit. Ready to act? Talk to a care manager today.
How Does Geriatric Care Management Work at Homestead Health?
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Initial consultation
Call (602) 755-4508 or email contact@homesteadhealth.org. Tell us what is happening. We will help you figure out whether geriatric care management is what you need.
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Comprehensive assessment
Your Homestead Health care manager meets with the patient - and ideally key family members - to understand the full picture. This is a thorough process, not a quick intake.
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Care plan and ongoing coordination
We develop a plan that addresses every identified gap, assign responsibilities, and begin coordination. You have a single point of contact for everything.
One Person Who Sees the Whole Picture
Most families I work with say the same thing: they had no idea how much was slipping through the cracks until someone started looking at the whole picture. That is what we do. We find the gaps before they become crises.
Common Questions About Geriatric Care Management
Have a question not answered here? Call us directly - we are happy to talk through your situation.
What is the difference between a geriatric care manager and a home health aide?
A geriatric care manager is a professional coordinator - they plan, assess, and manage care, but they do not typically provide hands-on physical care. A home health aide assists with daily tasks like bathing, meals, and mobility. Both can be part of a care plan; they serve different roles.
Does insurance cover geriatric care management?
Standard geriatric care management services are often private-pay. Call us to discuss your specific situation.
My parent lives in Phoenix but I live out of state. Can Homestead Health act as our eyes and ears?
Yes. We work with many families managing care from a distance. We provide regular updates, attend appointments as needed, and make sure nothing gets missed.
What does placement assistance actually involve?
We research options based on your parent's specific clinical and personal needs, help you compare options clearly, and support the family through the transition. We are not a placement agency - we work for the patient and family.
How quickly can geriatric care management begin?
Contact us to discuss availability and intake timeline for your situation.
Get One Person Who Knows the Whole Picture
Coordinating complex care should not fall entirely on families. Call (602) 755-4508 or email contact@homesteadhealth.org to talk with a geriatric care manager about your situation.