KeystoneCare

KeystoneCare is a nonprofit healthcare services agency based in the Greater Philadelphia area, dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to individuals and families. Established in 1997, KeystoneCare offers a full continuum of services including hospice, palliative care, private duty care, and post-hospitalization home care.

These services are delivered in various settings such as private homes, hospitals, assisted living facilities, and their own 19-bed hospice center, Keystone House, located in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania.

Mission

The organization's mission is to improve the quality of life for patients and their families by delivering exceptional, comprehensive care with comfort and dignity. This care is provided regardless of the stage of life or state of health.

KeystoneCare's services address the full spectrum of healthcare needs, ensuring personalized and compassionate care tailored to each individual's unique circumstances.

Services Offered

• Home Health: Post-hospitalization care, chronic illness management, assistance with daily activities, medication monitoring, physical rehabilitation, wound care, and patient education on disease and self-care.
• The multidisciplinary team includes registered nurses, physical, speech, and occupational therapists, social workers, certified nursing assistants, home health aides, and trained volunteers.
• Palliative Care: Focuses on managing pain, symptoms, and stress from serious illnesses to improve quality of life, provided alongside curative treatments.
• Hospice Care: Offers comprehensive services addressing physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs of patients with terminal illnesses, ensuring comfort and dignity during end-of-life.
• Private Duty Care: Personalized assistance with daily activities to help individuals maintain independence and quality of life at home.
• Telehealth: Flexible and affordable remote health monitoring solutions that keep patients connected with healthcare professionals for timely interventions.

Certifications and Partnerships

KeystoneCare is certified by Medicare and Medicaid, maintaining contracts with most major insurance plans in the region. The organization also participates in the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services' Aging Waiver Program.

Governed by a Board of Directors, KeystoneCare has established strong relationships with local educational institutions including the University of Pennsylvania, St. Joseph's University, and Temple University. These partnerships support educational initiatives and community engagement.

Location

KeystoneCare's headquarters are located at 8765 Stenton Avenue, Wyndmoor, PA 19038.

The organization primarily operates in the Greater Philadelphia area, providing services throughout the region, including Philadelphia, PA, USA.

• Philadelphia, PA, USA