Frequently Asked Questions

The BAYADA Way is our core philosophy and guidepost. It expresses what is most important about the work we do and the way we work, both in spirit and in action.

The values of The BAYADA Way – compassion, excellence, and reliability – are ever-present in our daily work. Its tenets are timeless. The BAYADA Way is our shared “True North” at the heart of everything we do, believe in, and value most.

First, we assess your needs and help you understand the range of services available. BAYADA will work with you, your provider, and your family caregivers to create an individualized plan of care.

Your care team will be made up of BAYADA Home Health service professionals whose experience and skills best match your needs. Over time, we continually reassess your needs and update your BAYADA care team’s training accordingly so they can continue to provide you with exceptional care

Our nursing and therapy care is intended for individuals who require short-term, intermittent care following an illness, injury, surgery, or other hospital stay and are also considered 'homebound' by Medicare’s definition. Those who need help managing a chronic condition at home may also be eligible for services under the same benefit.

If you are homebound and would benefit from intermittent Home Health services, please ask your provider for a referral. Alternatively, you can contact us directly, and we will reach out for you. Our support team is available 24/7 to answer your questions and provide assistance.

Yes. You will need an authorization from your primary care provider to schedule an initial evaluation to start receiving in-home care.

We accept most forms of insurance and have specialists who can handle all the paperwork, contact payors to determine coverage, and bill the appropriate plan directly. We also accept private pay.

The BAYADA Way is our core philosophy and guidepost. It expresses what is most important about the work we do and the way we work, both in spirit and in action.

The values of The BAYADA Way – compassion, excellence, and reliability – are ever-present in our daily work. Its tenets are timeless. The BAYADA Way is our shared “True North” at the heart of everything we do, believe in, and value most.

Our registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) provide many kinds of services, ranging from recovery care to ongoing and complex high-tech skilled nursing.

Some examples include:

• Wound care

• Catheter care

• Cardiac care

• Tracheostomy and Ventilator care

Depending on your needs, BAYADA Home Health Care can provide nursing care up to 24 hours a day.

BAYADA caregivers are experienced, compassionate home health care professionals that include a wide range of specialties such as:

• Registered nurses

• Licensed practical nurses

• Physical therapists

• Occupational therapists

• Speech language pathologists

• Medical social workers

• Home health aides

• Certified nursing assistants

• Homemakers

• Companions

We take great care in matching your unique needs with the right BAYADA professional.

You also have a team of managers who supervise your clinical care, schedule your services, and ensure your complete satisfaction.

Yes. You will need an authorization from your primary care provider to schedule an initial evaluation to start receiving in-home care.

Yes, BAYADA can assist you in obtaining the medical supplies and/or equipment necessary to meet your specific needs. Our nurses are also trained to educate family members on how to use and manage the medical supplies and equipment.

Yes, BAYADA is HIPAA compliant, and we have processes, procedures, and policies in place to ensure the utmost safety and privacy of your family’s personal information.

We match you with the BAYADA Nurse(s) that are a fit for your needs, preferences, and lifestyle. If you have a pet, we’ll make sure that your nurse(s) are comfortable with that. Just let us know in advance.

First, a BAYADA registered nurse (RN) clinical manager or Service Supervisor conducts an in-person assessment to determine your child’s unique needs. Then, BAYADA will work with you, your child’s pediatrician, and other family caregivers to create an individualized plan of care.

Your care team will be made up of BAYADA health care professionals whose experience and skills best match your child's needs.

Over time, we continually reassess your child's needs and update your BAYADA care team’s training accordingly so they can continue to provide your child with exceptional care.

Your child’s care team will be comprised of experienced, compassionate pediatric nurses, who have met the most rigorous hiring standards in the industry.

Your child’s team may include BAYADA Home Health Aides as well to help your child with their personal care needs.

We take great care in matching your child’s unique needs with the right BAYADA professionals. You will also have a team of managers who supervise your child’s clinical care, schedule services, and ensure your complete satisfaction.

BAYADA Pediatric Nurses have extensive training specifically with children, from newborns to adolescents.

Our pediatric registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) provide services ranging from short-term recovery to ongoing nursing care.

Some of our pediatric nursing services include:

• Wound care

• Catheter care

• Asthma care

• Respiratory treatments

• Tracheostomy and Ventilator care

Depending on your child’s needs, BAYADA can provide nursing care up to 24 hours a day.

Depending on your child’s specific needs, BAYADA can also provide school-based services such as:

• Daily transportation help on the school bus

• Taking the student to and from classes

• Personal care tasks such as toileting and cutting up food

Our mission is to help your child experience life at school with comfort, independence, and dignity.

Hospice is comprehensive social, medical, and spiritual end-of-life care.

It supports patients and their families when an illness no longer responds to curative treatments or when a patient chooses not to pursue aggressive therapies.

Hospice improves quality of life, provides comfort and dignity, and gives social and emotional support to the patient and loved ones.

Hospice also provides respite care, giving family members a rest from caregiving tasks.

Hospice care is available to patients who have a life expectancy of less than 6 months, as determined by their physician.

BAYADA offers hospice services that meet a range of medical and non-medical needs. These may include nursing care, medication, medical equipment, counseling, self-care assistance, household support, companionship, and other services.

In addition to supporting patients and families, we can also provide grief counseling for friends and others who need support.

Medicare beneficiaries who have a life expectancy of less than six months, as determined by their physician, are eligible for the Medicare Hospice Benefit.

Medicaid and other insurances may also include hospice benefits.

No one will be turned away because of inability to pay.

At BAYADA Hospice, we set the highest standards in end-of-life care.

Our team members are experienced medical and home health care professionals whose only focus is enhancing your comfort and peace of mind. We are committed to providing hospice care with compassion, excellence, and reliability.

BAYADA Hospice caregivers include nurses, therapists, social workers, home health aides, and other professionals. The exact mix depends on your care needs.

All are experienced specialists who share a passion for helping others and the entire BAYADA care team is overseen by a medical director.

BAYADA Hospice provides care where the patient is: at home, in nursing homes, hospitals, and other facilities.

No, we are not affiliated with any religion. BAYADA Hospice values individual differences and we maintain an environment that is open and accepting of all people regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or age.

BAYADA offers grief counseling and other relevant transitional care to family members for up to 13 months after a hospice patient dies.

Habilitation services vary depending on the needs and abilities of the individual. BAYADA works directly with the client, family, and care team to develop a personalized care plan for safely meeting individual learning goals.

Habilitation services may include help with:

• Promoting independence

• Focusing on daily living skills (such as laundry, cleaning and hygiene)

• Improving communication and interpersonal skills

• Participating in community opportunities and leisure activities

• Employment preparation and responsibilities

Contact BAYADA's local Habilitation office nearest to where you need services and they will be happy to answer your eligibility questions and more.

We provide habilitation services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy, and other disabilities.

We support individuals throughout their lifespan.

We provide habilitation services in the client’s home and out in the community, depending on individual needs and goals.

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, and nonverbal communication.

According to the CDC, autism affects an estimated 1 in 44 children in the United States.

*We respect the individual preferences for identity first or person-first language. We use autistic child and child with autism interchangeably to honor these differing preferences.

Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is used for the treatment of autism and related learning or social disorders. The aim of autism and ABA therapy is to reduce challenging behaviors and increase functional skills.

Interventions based on the principles of ABA are evidence-based. That is, they are highly contextual and responsive to the specific needs of the client.

ABA therapy has clearly defined procedures to address social, communication, behavioral, and self-help deficits.

ABA is provided either one-on-one or in a group setting by a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).

Our behavior analysts and technicians provide ABA services for clients in the comfort of their own homes, schools, and in our BAYADA Centers.

Because autism is a spectrum disorder, each client has a distinct set of strengths and challenges. We work closely with each individual to thoroughly understand those factors and design a customized plan to best help each individual succeed at home, school, and in their community.

In general, our client care process may include:

• Assessment for general level of function and key areas of need

• Creating a treatment plan

• Progress reports

• Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)

• Behavior intervention plan

• Ongoing plan and program updates and modifications

• Data collection and reporting

There are many teaching techniques appropriate to autism and ABA therapy and not all of them will apply to every client. Some of the more common therapies include:

• Errorless teaching – a method that reduces errors and frustration while increasing confidence

• Visual supports – using pictures and other visual aids to help clients who have difficulty with language

• Verbal behavior – helps connect words to their meaning or purpose in a practical way

• Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT) – breaks skills into modular components to make learning and application easier

• Natural Environment Teaching (NET) – uses the surroundings in a variety of settings as a teaching aid

• Pivotal response treatment – a play-based treatment that helps clients learn behaviors in simulated and real-world contexts

• Practical Function Assessment (PFA) and Skills-Based Treatment (SBT) – help identify and curb destructive behaviors by addressing and changing their rationale

• Daily living skills such as toilet training, feeding, motor skills, and sensory issues

Our behavior analysts and technicians provide Autism and ABA Therapy for clients in the comfort of their own homes and in our BAYADA Center.

Autism and ABA Therapy is provided either one-on-one or in a group setting by a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).

A BCBA is a masters-trained professional who administers, conducts, evaluates, and supervises your child’s Autism and ABA Therapy.

An RBT is a registered and trained paraprofessional who administers your child’s Autism and ABA Therapy under the supervision of a BCBA.

This can be highly variable, depending on client needs and how they respond to therapy.