About Deaconess HomeCare

Deaconess was founded in 1892 by a group of Protestant ministers and laymen who felt called to care for the sick. More than 130 years later, Deaconess Health System continues to provide high-quality health care with a compassionate spirit, just as our founders envisioned.

Deaconess Health System is the premier provider of health care services to 51 counties in three states (IN, IL, and KY). The system consists of 18 wholly owned, joint ventured, sponsored or affiliated hospitals located in southern Indiana, southeastern Illinois and western Kentucky.

Deaconess Clinic, a fully integrated multispecialty group featuring primary care physicians as well as top specialty doctors, provides patients with consistent and convenient care.

Additional components include a freestanding Cancer Center, Urgent Care facilities, a network of preferred hospitals and doctors, more than 150 care locations and multiple partnerships with other regional health care providers.

Our commitment to progressive, patient-centered care guides our work every day as our priorities are set and decisions are made with a local focus and direction.

Our Mission
In keeping with our Christian heritage and tradition of service, the mission of Deaconess is to advance the health and well-being of our community, with a compassionate and caring spirit.

Our Vision
To be the preferred regional health care partner for patients, providers, employees and payers, with equitable access to inclusive, innovative, efficient, top quality health care for all.

Our Values
At Deaconess, our values are based on our commitment to quality. We define quality as the continuous improvement of services to meet the needs and exceed the expectations of the customers we serve.​

• Leadership for our community and region
• Excellence in quality, safety and service
• Respect for all people without bias towards race, religion, gender/identity, sexual orientation or any of the other ways in which people differ
• Integrity to do our best, even when no one is looking
• Innovation and a bias for action is encouraged
• Partnerships for the mutual benefit of other organizations, providers, employers and community
• Accountability and Responsibility to always demonstrate an owner’s mentality
  Kindness shapes our interactions with all

Our Goals
We are ambassadors of Deaconess, cultivating a nurturing atmosphere of:

• People – Cultivate an unparalleled employment experience for People while ensuring they have expertise and support to provide exceptional care and service
• Health – Improve the Health and well-being of our communities by providing quality care, with exceptional service, at a lower cost
• Growth – Enhance patient access and first-in-class experience to foster growth by leveraging geographical, technology, and relationship opportunities
• Sustainability – Ensure long-term Sustainability of the health system by creating an organizational design and operating model to meet the current and future needs of patients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
To accomplish its mission, Deaconess is committed to improving the quality of life for the people of the Tri-State by:

• Demonstrating excellence in health care services
• Providing access to health care
• Providing charity care to those in need
• Promoting healthy lifestyles
• Offering spiritual and psychological support
• Supporting health related education
• Advancing health knowledge through research

Deaconess Home Health is a leading provider of home care and hospice services in the community. We realize that it is often difficult to understand the type of care that is most appropriate for you or your loved one. Our professional staff is happy to help you navigate the various options, answer your questions, and direct you to additional resources available in your community.

Deaconess Home Health and Hospice delivers cost-effective, compassionate, professional care wherever our patients call home. Whether it's home health that helps patients recover, stay independent, and remain in familiar surroundings, or hospice care that helps patients live each day to the fullest while confronting a life-limiting illness. As a trusted provider with a strong community commitment, Deaconess Home Health delivers a comprehensive array of exceptional care directly to you.

A not-for-profit agency, Deaconess Home Health is Medicare/Medicaid certified and state licensed throughout our 5 county service area in southern Indiana. With you and your family at the center of our care, we evaluate your specific needs, establish a personalized care plan, coordinate insurance eligibility and coverage, and keep your physician aware of your health and progress.

Affiliations
Deaconess Home Health is Medicare/Medicaid Certified and fully licensed by the Indiana State Department of Health. We are also an active member of the Indiana Association for Home and Hospice Care.