South County Hospital

VNS Home Health Services

Serving all of Washington County, Rhode Island, and Beyond

Visiting Nurse Services and More - Helping You Heal at Home

401 782-0500; 800 834-3334; Contact Us

Tell Your Doctor You Want VNS Home Health Services!

VNS Home Health Services, part of the South County Hospital Healthcare System, offers the services of visiting nurses, rehabilitation therapists and other highly skilled, home healthcare professionals. Our staff can help you recover and heal at home after a hospitalization (from any hospital, for any illness or surgery), or when you're homebound for any health reason and require care at home.

VNS Nurse on a Ferry
VNS nurses are there where and when you need them, delivering nursing services in the privacy and comfort of your home.

In addition to registered nurses and rehabilitation therapists, our VNS staff includes certified nurse assistants, physical, occupational and speech therapists, and medical social workers and nutritionists, among others. VNS Home Health Services has more than a century's experience in compassionate care. Licensed by the State of Rhode Island and accredited by The Joint Commission, VNS Home Health Services is a certified Medicare and Medicaid home health agency, as well as a member of the Visiting Nurse Associations of America and the National Association for Home Care.

Our Home Healthcare Services—Visiting Nurses & More include:

Our Specialty Services:

Chronic Disease Management
A collaborative, patient-centered program that helps manage chronic disease—such as heart failure, arthritis or diabetes—and helps individuals reach health and wellness goals. VNS clinicians are certified in chronic disease management. Learn more.

Rehabilitation
Total Joint Replacement therapy; Big and Loud™ for Parkinson’s Disease; Vital Stim for swallowing; Peripheral Neuropathy Rehabilitation; Low Vision Rehabilitation to assist with adapting to the environment; and more.

Wound Care
Comprehensive treatments for non-healing wounds using the most advanced technologies and therapies. Care is administered under the direction of a certified wound care nurse. Learn more.

Palliative Care Program
Specialized care focused on managing and minimizing the pain, symptoms and stress of serious illness.

Telemedicine—HomMed™ Home Monitoring System
Technology that monitors vital signs daily while at home and automatically transmits them to the VNS office where a registered nurse reviews them. Learn more.

Pediatric & Maternal Health Services
Specialized care from prenatal to postpartum for mom and baby.

Transitions Program
Our liaison ensures a smooth transition from a medical facility to home.

 

Explore Our Wellness Programs

VNS Home Health Services conducts blood pressure checks, balance screenings, osteoporosis workshops and more at various locations around Washington County. We also offer a number of free VNS healthcare screenings. For more information about VNS Home Health Services email vns@vnshomehealth.org or call our 24-hour lines: 401 782-0500 or 800 834-3334. Contact us