Homecare

Bringing the Expertise of Nationwide Children's Hospital Home

Homecare

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Homecare is dedicated to helping children return to the most normal, pain-free life possible. Homecare is now providing pediatric services in northwest Ohio and is accepting new patients in Lucas, Hancock and Wood counties.

Services We Offer 

Smiling Boy

Asthma Express Program

Asthma Express is a home visit program designed to assist a patient and/or caregiver in understanding and succeeding in the management of asthma.

cerebral palsy patient

Home Medical Equipment

Homecare offers home medical equipment designed specifically for children.

Nationwide Children's Hospital Patient Photo

Intermittent Skilled Nursing Program

The staff provides in-home nursing visits to help your family transition from the hospital to your home.

Child sitting outside of Nationwide Children's Hospital, smiling for the camera.

Homecare Therapy Services

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Homecare offers physical, occupational and speech services to children birth to 17 years in Franklin, Delaware, Fairfield, Licking, Lucas, Hancock and Wood counties.

Meet Our Team

HomeCare Team
 
David Wessells, PT, MPT, MHA, FACHE
Vice President, Homecare
Columbus Office
current resident fellow
 
Christopher Timan, MD
Medical Director, Homecare
Columbus Office
 
Terese Higgins, MSN, RN
Northwest Ohio Regional Manager

Intermittent Skilled Nursing

  • Heather Hawk, RN
  • Riley Kline, RN
  • Melissa Simmons Smith, RN
  • Brittany Strausbaugh, RN

Social Work

  • Leeann Calvelage, MSW, LSW

Therapy Services

  • Ibrahim Awada, PT
  • Lindsay Casey, SLP
  • Hannah Talton, OT
  • Jennifer Willis-McClain, OT

Referral Coordinator

  • Renee Roth

How to Reach Us

Services are available with a referral from the patient’s physician. Regular hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Staff are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week to schedule emergency care needs and answer patient/referral questions.

Referral Process

Please have the following available so we may respond quickly to your referral:

  • Type of insurance/payer
  • Patient name, address, date of birth, diagnosis
  • Physician ordering care
  • Patient care/equipment/infusion need

If you want to arrange services or have questions, call (614) 355-1100 or (800) 466-2727.

Nationwide Children's Hospital Homecare is accredited by the Joint Commission and is a certified Medicare/Medicaid agency. Our Homecare Pharmacy and Hospice are licensed by the state of Ohio. Homecare is covered by most major health plans. Call your health care plan to see if your coverage includes all of our services.