Frequently asked questions

Home infusion therapy is the administration of medication through a needle or catheter, intravenously or subcutaneously, in the patient's home rather than in a hospital or infusion center. A registered nurse administers the therapy and monitors the patient throughout the visit.

For appropriate patients and therapies, home infusion is a safe and well-established alternative to facility-based care. Our nurses follow evidence-based protocols, monitor for reactions, and carry emergency supplies as indicated. Your physician determines whether home infusion is right for you.

Many commercial and Medicare Advantage plans cover home infusion services, though coverage varies by plan and therapy. Our intake team verifies benefits and obtains any required prior authorization before therapy begins, and will tell you about any out-of-pocket costs in advance.

Home infusion requires a prescription. Ask your physician to send a referral to Homevale Infusions, or contact us and we'll help coordinate with your provider's office.

Visit length depends on the therapy and the prescribed infusion rate. Some visits take under an hour, while others, such as certain immunoglobulin infusions, may take several hours. Your nurse will let you know what to expect.

We provide home infusion nursing across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Contact us to confirm availability for a specific address.

Active patients can reach a Homevale nurse 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For a medical emergency, always call 911.

For certain therapies, such as subcutaneous immunoglobulin, our nurses can train patients and caregivers to self-administer at home, with ongoing support from our team.