Ivy Creek Home Health

06/25/2026

🏡 Therapy Comes to You

Did you know you may be able to receive therapy services in the comfort of your own home?

Many people assume therapy only happens in a clinic or rehabilitation facility, but for those who qualify, skilled therapy services can be provided right where you live.

Whether you’re recovering from surgery, a hospital stay, illness, injury, or experiencing difficulty with mobility, balance, speech, or swallowing, Home Health Therapy may help you regain strength and independence while remaining safely at home.

How Do You Get Started?

It’s simple.

✔️ Talk with your physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or hospital care team.

✔️ If Home Health services are appropriate, your provider can send a referral to Ivy Creek Home Health.

✔️ Our team will coordinate your care and develop a personalized plan based on your needs.

Home Health Therapy May Include:

💙 Physical Therapy

* Improve strength and mobility
* Reduce fall risk
* Recover after surgery or illness

💙 Speech Therapy

* Improve communication skills
* Address memory and cognitive concerns
* Assist with swallowing difficulties

Common Reasons for Home Health Therapy

🏡 Joint replacement recovery

🏡 Stroke recovery

🏡 General weakness after hospitalization

🏡 Balance problems and fall prevention

🏡 Chronic illness management

🏡 Speech or swallowing difficulties

Our goal is to help you heal, regain independence, and safely remain where you’re most comfortable—at home.

Home Is Where Healing Happens.

If you think you or a loved one may benefit from Home Health services, speak with your healthcare provider about a referral to Ivy Creek Home Health.

06/24/2026

This looks like great fun! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Small change to the calendar of events. Wednesday night will be Faith night at Patriot Park at 7 PM.

06/24/2026

🌀🏡 Did You Know? Emergency Preparedness Starts at Home

Did You Know?

Hurricane season and severe weather can create unique challenges for individuals receiving care at home.

Being prepared before a storm arrives can help keep you and your loved ones safe.

✅ Keep a list of medications and emergency contacts readily available.

✅ Have at least a 3-day supply of medications and medical supplies.

✅ Charge phones, medical devices, and backup batteries.

✅ Keep flashlights and extra batteries easily accessible.

✅ Know where to go if evacuation becomes necessary.

✅ Stay informed by monitoring local weather alerts.

At Ivy Creek Home Health, we encourage patients and families to have an emergency plan in place before severe weather strikes.

💙 Being prepared today can make all the difference tomorrow.

🏡 Home Is Where Healing Happens—And Safety Starts at Home.

06/23/2026

Congratulations to our partners at Lake Martin Community Hospital. Thank you for taking care of our patients and the community.

Lake Martin Community Hospital earned a five-star rating for nurse communication, emphasizing patient education and respect from admission through discharge and beyond for excellent continuous care.

06/23/2026

💧 National Hydration Day | Ivy Creek Home Health

Stay Hydrated. Stay Healthy. Stay Independent.

Did you know dehydration is one of the most common reasons older adults end up in the hospital? Even mild dehydration can lead to dizziness, weakness, confusion, headaches, falls, and urinary tract infections.

This National Hydration Day, Ivy Creek Home Health encourages everyone especially seniors and those managing chronic health conditions to make hydration a daily priority.

💙 Tips to Stay Hydrated:
✔ Keep a water bottle within reach
✔ Drink water throughout the day, even if you’re not thirsty
✔ Eat water-rich foods like watermelon, cucumbers, oranges, and strawberries
✔ Limit excessive caffeine and alcohol
✔ Watch for signs of dehydration such as dry mouth, fatigue, dark urine, or dizziness

For patients receiving home health services, proper hydration can support healing, improve energy levels, and help prevent avoidable hospital visits.

Healthy hydration starts at home.

06/23/2026

Come by today and donate!

06/23/2026

🏡 Did You Know?

Many people think Home Health is only for seniors.

That’s actually a myth.

Home Health can benefit adults of all ages who are recovering from:
✅ Surgery
✅ Illness or injury
✅ Hospital stays
✅ Chronic health conditions

Our skilled nurses and therapists work with patients in the comfort of their own homes to help them recover, regain strength, and maintain independence.

The goal is simple:
💙 Help you heal safely at home.
💙 Prevent unnecessary hospital visits.
💙 Improve your quality of life.

Because healing happens best where you’re most comfortable.

🏡 Home Is Where Healing Happens

06/22/2026

Come by Lake Martin Community Hospital tomorrow and safe a life by donating blood!

06/22/2026

🌊 Meet the Staff Monday: Donna Purcell, RN Community Liaison 🌊

This week, we’re excited to introduce Donna Purcell, better known around Lake Martin as the “Nautical Nurse!” ⚓💙

Donna has been serving patients through Ivy Creek Home Health for 20 years and has dedicated an incredible 48 years to healthcare. Her passion for helping others and building relationships has made a lasting impact on countless patients and families throughout our community.

A few fun facts about Donna:
🚤 She loves boating and spending time on beautiful Lake Martin.
🇨🇦 Her favorite getaway is Gibson Island, Ontario, Canada.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 She and her husband Jerry have been married for 53 years, with two grown children and six grandchildren.
☕ Her drink of choice? Unsweet tea!
🎿 And here’s something many people don’t know: Donna once performed in water ski shows and helped build water ski pyramids!

When asked what she loves most about serving patients in our community, Donna shared:

“I love our small-town atmosphere and getting to know the patients who live in our community.”

Donna also wants everyone to know that Home Health services are often covered by Medicare, making quality care more accessible for those who need it.

Thank you, Donna, for your decades of compassion, dedication, and commitment to caring for others. We are proud to have you as part of the Ivy Creek Home Health family! 💙

06/22/2026

🏡 Home Health 101: What Is Home Health?

When recovering from an illness, injury, surgery, or managing a chronic condition, sometimes the best place to heal is at home.

Home Health brings skilled medical care directly to you in the comfort of your own home.

Our team may include:
✅ Registered Nurses (RNs)
✅ Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)
✅ Physical Therapists
✅ Speech Therapists
✅ Home Health Aides

Home Health can help with:
• Recovery after surgery or hospitalization
• Medication management and education
• Wound care
• Physical therapy and rehabilitation
• Chronic disease management
• Improving strength, mobility, and independence

Many Home Health services are covered by Medicare and other insurance plans when ordered by your healthcare provider.

At Ivy Creek Home Health, our goal is simple: to help you recover, regain independence, and stay safely at home surrounded by the people and things you love.

💙 Because home is where healing happens.

📞 Have questions about Home Health services? Contact Ivy Creek Home Health to learn how we can help.