Bringing Our Hospital to You
Excellent, hospital-level acute care in the comfort of your own home.
Rather than being admitted as an inpatient, eligible patients can receive the same level of treatment in the warmth and familiarity of their homes. The innovative clinical offering enhances comfort, supports faster recovery, and reduces the risk of readmission or infection. BMC Hospital at Home is part of our commitment to providing transformative care that improves access and equity for all our patients and community.
Learn how Nicole has been managing Crohn’s disease with the help of her round-the-clock Hospital at Home care team.
Healing at Home, Backed by Research
Faster Recovery, Fewer Risks
Patients experience shorter recovery times and a lower risk of readmissions, falls, infections, and cognitive decline.
24/7 Expert Care
Access round-the-clock support from trusted medical teams without leaving your home.
Tailored to You
Personalized services built around your needs, lifestyle, and home environment.
Comfort and Support
Stay close to loved ones — including pets — in a space that promotes emotional well-being.
Your Hospital at Home Experience
When you’re enrolled, we’ll bring you home safely and set up everything you need for high-quality care. You’ll receive in-person visits each day, real-time access to your care team, and continuous monitoring — all from the comfort of home.
A Note for Family and Caregivers
We’re by your side so you can be by theirs.
Your loved one will receive safe, hospital-level treatment at home with 24/7 access to their BMC care team. While your support and presence are invaluable, you won’t be expected to provide any nursing or medical tasks. Families often choose Hospital at Home because it allows more time together during recovery — without sacrificing the quality of care.
We’re so excited that we can care for patients completely in this way. They are so deserving of an opportunity to participate in this innovative form of healthcare. Kate Baudin, DNP, RN
Interested in Hospital-Level Care at Home?
Hospital at Home brings hospital-level care right to your door. While it’s not a program you can apply for directly, your BMC provider may recommend it based on your health needs. If you’re interested in receiving high-quality care from the comfort of home, talk to your provider to see if it’s a good fit for you.
Services Available from BMC Hospital at Home
All the care and amenities of a hospital in the comfort of your home.
Hospital at Home delivers personalized, high-quality healthcare without the need for hospitalization. Our services are designed to support your recovery and well-being with expert care, convenience, and comfort.
A Minimum of Two Daily Visits
Inpatient Specialty Consultants
Infusion Therapy
Dedicated Case Manager
Pharmacy and Medication Management
Physical and Occupational Therapy
Rapid and Convenient Lab Testing
Mobile X-Rays and Imaging
Vital Sign Monitoring
Home-Delivered Meals
What’s most exciting about being able to provide this care to patients is that it’s innovative and we bring the clinical excellence and care directly to your doorstep. Tilar Martin-Asirifi, MS, Operations Director
What to Expect as a Hospital at Home Patient
Hospital-level care in the comfort of your own home.
Safe Return Home and Setup
Transportation
We’ll arrange a safe ride home from the hospital and make sure you’re comfortable before care begins.
Technology Setup
Our team will install hospital-grade equipment and easy-to-use technology to monitor your health and keep you connected.
24/7 Access
You’ll have round-the-clock connection to your care team — no need to use your own phone or device.
Daily In-Person Visits
Personalized Support
A nurse or provider will visit you at home two times a day — more if needed based on your condition.
Wellness
Your care team will tailor each visit to your needs, including administering medications or coordinating lab work.
Consistent Monitoring
Your providers will track your progress and adjust care as needed to support safe healing at home.
24/7 Virtual Monitoring and Support
Real-Time Monitoring
Hospital-grade equipment tracks your vital signs to ensure your safety.
Easy Communication
You can talk with your care team anytime using hospital-provided phone or video tools.
Always On Call
Your doctor or nurse is available day or night if you have a question or concern.
Common Conditions We Treat
Our Hospital at Home unit is designed to treat a wide range of acute medical conditions, including:
- Dehydration
- Heart failure
- Pneumonia
- Certain infections
- And more — based on your eligibility and needs
See Hospital at Home in Action
Want a closer look at what it’s like to receive hospital care at home? This HealthCity story highlights how BMC’s unit works, who it helps, and why it’s changing the future of care.
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve gathered answers to some of the most common questions from patients and caregivers — so you can feel informed, prepared, and confident in your care.
Your care team will identify if you are eligible for Hospital at Home based on your diagnosis as well as other factors. There is a long list of qualifying diagnoses, such as:
- Congestive heart failure
- Pneumonia
- Cellulitis
- COPD exacerbation
- COVID-19
- Asthma exacerbation
Yes, Hospital at Home provides the same quality care you’d get at BMC. This may include medical equipment like a shower chair, oxygen, and a hospital bed. Scheduled in-person visits from a home health aide are also included as needed. Many patients find they feel better and recover more quickly in the comfort of their own home.
In fact, research shows that hospital-level care at home lowers the risk of falls, cognitive decline, and secondary infections.
When you enroll in Hospital at Home, our team will install state-of-the-art technology in your home, so you can communicate with your BMC care team at the touch of a button — at any time of day or night. The system includes:
- Tablet computer — for video visits with your care team as well as access to your daily care schedule and educational content
- Phone with a direct connection to your care team (no dialing needed)
- Personal emergency response bracelet
- Monitoring devices to measure your vital signs
- Backup power supply and Internet connectivity
It depends on the type of services you need. While many of your visits and services will be video-based, an in-home clinician will visit your home at least twice every day.
These visits are scheduled ahead of time so you know when to expect them.
Yes, everyone you live with needs to know you are being treated at home. You should include them when deciding whether to participate.
No, Hospital at Home is not a hospice care program. It is equivalent to inpatient care.
Patients in hospice care are not eligible to enroll in Hospital at Home.
Your care team will determine how long you’ll remain in BMC Hospital at Home (also called the remote care unit). Usually, it’s about the same length of time that you would spend in the hospital for your condition.
Most patients can receive all their care at home. If you need a test that cannot be done at home, such as a CT scan, we will transport you to and from the hospital for the test.
We ask that you stay home while you are on this service, just as if you were admitted to a hospital.
Once you begin to recover, you can talk with your team about when you can safely leave the house.
If the service is not working for you, you may ask to be discharged at any time. Your health care team will find a safe alternative and help transition your care.
No. If you are eligible to participate in Hospital at Home, your insurance will cover the cost of your care.
Hospital at Home represents a paradigm shift in healthcare. It shows that we can carry out our same excellent care for patients within the comfort of their home. Fitzgerald M. Shepherd, Medical Director, BMC Hospital at HomeSee How Hospital at Home Is Transforming Care
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