Home Health Disciplines
Medical Social Services
A serious health change affects the whole family, not just the patient. Medical social workers sit down with you at home to help untangle practical challenges, connect you with local programs, and support your family's well-being.
- Provided by
- Licensed partners, coordinated by Royal
- Ordered by
- Your physician or allowed practitioner
- Availability
- Mon to Fri, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with a nurse on call after hours
- Where
- In your home, across 4 Southern California counties
Overview
About Medical Social Services
Recovery goes much smoother when a family feels supported at home. Medical social workers help with the practical and emotional side of care, from finding meal delivery, transportation, or financial assistance programs across Southern California to talking through long-term care options and advance directives.
Medical social services are provided by arrangement and coordinated by Royal as part of your physician-approved plan of care.
Provided by arrangement with trusted, licensed partners and coordinated by Royal Home Health Care as part of your plan of care.
What's included
- Connecting you with local community programs, meal services, and financial resources
- Guidance on long-term care planning and advance healthcare directives
- Supportive counseling for patients and family members adjusting to illness
- Helping family caregivers find local support groups and respite options
Who it helps
- Patients and families navigating practical or financial hurdles at home
- Families planning ahead for a loved one's long-term care needs
- Family caregivers feeling stretched thin who need local support resources
Related services
Ask us about Medical Social Services.
Call us with questions, to make a referral, or to check whether you qualify. A real person answers during office hours, and a registered nurse is on call after hours.