Wound CareProfessional Home Health Referral Intake in Los Angeles County
HarvardCare Home Health works with physicians, nurse practitioners, case managers, discharge planners, social workers, facilities and professional care partners throughout Los Angeles County.
We accept eligible homebound patients when Original Medicare is primary, a qualifying skilled need is present and a provider order is available or pending.
Eligibility, service area and current home health status are reviewed before admission.
Before Submitting a Referral
Please confirm the following before starting a referral. These requirements help our intake team review each patient quickly and accurately.
Los Angeles County
The patient must reside within HarvardCare’s approved Los Angeles County service area.
Original Medicare Primary
The patient must have active Original Medicare Part A and Part B as the primary coverage.
Homebound Status
The patient must meet Medicare’s homebound eligibility requirements.
Skilled Need
The referral must include a qualifying need for skilled nursing, therapy or another covered home health service.
Provider Order
A signed provider order and supporting clinical documentation must be available or in process.
Current Agency Status
The patient should not be active with another home health agency unless discharge or transfer coordination is confirmed.
HarvardCare does not provide private-pay, live-in, custodial, companion or non-medical caregiver services. We currently accept eligible Original Medicare patients only.
Who Can Refer a Patient?
We welcome referrals from licensed providers, healthcare organizations and professional care partners involved in coordinating a patient’s care.
Physicians & Medical Offices
Direct provider orders and office-coordinated home health referrals.
NPs & Physician Assistants
Advanced-practice referrals with certifying-provider coordination.
Hospital Case Managers
Inpatient-to-home transitions for eligible Medicare patients.
Discharge Planners
Planned discharge dates coordinated with our intake team.
Social Workers
Community and facility-based social work referrals.
SNFs & Rehab Facilities
Skilled nursing and rehabilitation discharge referrals.
Assisted Living & Board-and-Care
Residents who meet Medicare home health eligibility.
Wound Care Clinics
Continued wound management under a home health plan of care.
Podiatry & Vascular Practices
Diabetic foot, ulcer and circulation-related skilled referrals.
Geriatric Care Managers
Care-management companies coordinating skilled services.
Home-Care Agencies
Non-medical agencies referring clients who need skilled care.
Professional Caregivers
Caregivers who identify a skilled need in a client’s home.
Skilled Home Health Services
Skilled Nursing Wound Care Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Speech Therapy Medical Social Work Medication Management Catheter & Ostomy Care IV & Injectable Medication Support Post-Hospitalization Monitoring Home Health Aide Services Chronic Disease Management Service availability and visit frequency depend on the patient’s eligibility, provider orders, clinical needs and plan of care.
A Clear Professional Referral Process
Submit the referral
Provide the referral-source contact information, patient service area, requested discipline and basic eligibility details.
Intake review
Our intake team reviews Medicare coverage, homebound status, skilled need, provider documentation and current home health status.
Clinical coordination
When the referral may be appropriate, our team coordinates with the referring provider or facility regarding orders and supporting documentation.
Admission determination
The agency confirms whether the referral can be accepted and coordinates the appropriate next steps.
Helpful Referral Documentation
- Home health order
- Recent history and physical
- Face-to-face documentation when applicable
- Current medication list
- Relevant hospital or facility discharge records
- Recent clinical notes
- Wound-care orders and treatment plan when applicable
- Therapy orders when applicable
- Patient demographics
- Medicare information
- Referring provider information
- Confirmed discharge date from another home health agency, if applicable
Submit a Professional Referral
Provide the referral-source and patient information below so HarvardCare can review Medicare eligibility and service availability.
Thank You — Referral Received
Harvard Home Health has received your professional referral. Our intake team will review the information and contact you using your preferred contact method if additional information or next steps are needed.
Referral reference:
Submission does not guarantee eligibility or admission.
Why Referral Partners Choose HarvardCare
Focused Medicare Eligibility Review
Original Medicare coverage, homebound status and skilled need reviewed at intake.
Communication With Referral Sources
The referring provider or facility is kept informed during intake review.
Skilled Clinical Services
Nursing, wound care, therapy and related disciplines under a physician-ordered plan.
Los Angeles County Coverage
Serving eligible patients across the approved LA County service area.
Coordinated Documentation Review
Orders and supporting records reviewed with the referral source before admission.
Patient-Centered Plan of Care
Care planned around the patient’s clinical needs and provider orders.
Professional Referral Questions
Referrals are welcome from physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, medical office staff, hospital case managers, discharge planners, social workers, facilities, care-management companies, home-care agencies and other healthcare professionals coordinating a patient’s care.
No. HarvardCare currently accepts eligible patients with Original Medicare Part A and Part B as the primary coverage. Medicare Advantage, HMO and Medi-Cal-only referrals cannot be accepted at this time.
Yes. Medicare home health generally requires the patient to meet homebound eligibility requirements. Homebound status is confirmed during intake review.
Yes. A signed provider order and supporting clinical documentation must be available or in process before care can begin. Our intake team coordinates with the referring provider regarding orders and face-to-face documentation.
Only when a discharge or transfer is confirmed and coordinated. A patient generally cannot be active with two home health agencies at the same time, so a confirmed discharge or transfer date may be required before admission can be considered.
Skilled nursing, wound care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, medication management, catheter and ostomy care, IV and injectable medication support and post-hospitalization monitoring. Availability depends on eligibility, provider orders and the plan of care.
No. HarvardCare is a skilled home health agency and does not provide private-pay, live-in, custodial, companion or non-medical caregiver services.
Helpful documentation includes the home health order, recent history and physical, face-to-face documentation when applicable, current medication list, discharge records, recent clinical notes, wound-care or therapy orders when applicable, patient demographics, Medicare information and referring provider information.
Protected health information and clinical records should only be sent through HarvardCare’s approved secure referral method or secure fax — never through a standard unsecured website contact form.
HarvardCare serves eligible patients throughout its approved Los Angeles County service area. Our intake team confirms whether a specific city or ZIP code is within the coverage area — see the full service-area list.
Yes. Non-medical home-care agencies and professional caregivers who identify a skilled need in a client’s home are welcome to submit a referral. Eligibility, provider orders and Original Medicare coverage are still required.
No. Every referral is subject to agency review of Medicare eligibility, homebound status, skilled need, provider documentation, service area and current home health status. Submitting the form begins the review — it does not confirm acceptance.
Have an Eligible Homebound Patient to Refer?
Connect with HarvardCare’s professional intake team to begin eligibility and documentation review.
Original Medicare must be primary. Eligibility and admission are subject to agency review.