Through HealthEast Medical Care for Seniors, doctors and geriatric nurse practitioners make "house calls" to nursing homes, assisted living facilities and transitional care units.

Caring for patients and residents where they live, our services eliminate the need to travel to a primary care clinic. Our providers are trained to meet the unique physical and social needs of seniors.

Our services

Our team visits patients and residents on a regular basis to provide basic preventive care services to keep them healthy. They also provide diagnosis, monitoring and ongoing treatment for illnesses and injuries. Our team is also available to see patients outside of regular appointments, when needed.

Services include:

• Ongoing primary care
• Review of medical history and general physical exams
• Assessments to prepare for surgery
• Short-term care after hospital discharge (transitional sub-acute care)
• Hospice Care
• Access to specialty providers and facilities when a higher level of care is needed
• Medical directorship and consultation

Where we see patients

Nursing homes

For the convenience of the residents, they are seen by our team in their rooms.

Assisted living facilities

Our team visits residents at satellite clinics in assisted living facilities, allowing residents to stay in the building for their health care needs.

Transitional care units

Transitional care is for patients who have been released from the hospital and are recovering in a transitional care facility before returning home. Our team acts as a bridge between the hospital and the patient's primary physician. Our doctors (also called "extensivists") are specialists in this type of care, which has been shown to help shorten the length of stay for patients.

Service area

Providers with HealthEast Medical Care for Seniors visit more than 40 nursing and transitional care centers, as well as a growing number of assisted living facilities throughout the East Metro area.

When other services are needed

When additional services are needed, we are dedicated to making the journey through the health care system as smooth as possible. Through Medical Care for Seniors, patients and residents have access to a full range of facilities and services, including:

Hospitals:

• Bethesda Hospital - St. Paul
• St. Joseph's Hospital - Downtown St. Paul
• St. John's Hospital - Maplewood
• Woodwinds Hospital - Woodbury
• Access to other area hospitals as needed

Other services:

• Rehabilitation services
• Behavioral Care
• Transportation services
• Home Care
• Emergency response and support services
• Care management

Where can I learn more?

Call our office coordinator for further information, to enroll in the program, or to verify insurance eligibility at 651-232-2002. Most major insurance plans and programs are accepted.

Emergencies

In case of emergencies, physicians and nurse practitioners are accessible by phone 24 hours a day/7 days a week.