During the Thursday, January 29th Kingfisher Lions Club meeting, members heard an informative presentation from Dana Boutwell, Business Development Liaison with Choice Health at Home, about the organization’s role in providing skilled medical care in patients’ homes.
Choice Health at Home serves individuals who are homebound or have difficulty leaving home due to illness, injury, or recovery. Licensed professionals, including nurses and physical, occupational, and speech therapists, support patients with post-hospital care, wound management, chronic conditions such as COPD and congestive heart failure, IV therapy, diabetic education, mobility and balance challenges, and speech or swallowing therapy.
Serving Kingfisher, Hennessey, Watonga, Guthrie, El Reno, and nearby communities, the local office is at 1515 South 7th Street in Kingfisher. It is the only home health agency actually located in Kingfisher, even though several companies serve the area. Choice Health at Home has recently joined with Accentra, expanding its reach across eight states while maintaining strong local roots. The agency holds a 4.5 Medicare rating, reflecting high patient satisfaction.
Dana explained that patients qualify for home health services with a physician order following a face-to-face visit. Most Medicare and insurance plans cover these services, and care usually begins within 24–48 hours of referral. She highlighted common patient concerns, including discomfort with having medical staff in the home, reliance on family caregivers, and fear of going to a facility. Choice Health at Home addresses these concerns with continuity of care, education for patients and caregivers, and personalized support, helping patients remain safely at home and avoid readmissions.
Dana also emphasized the agency’s role in the community. Staff often connect patients and families with local resources such as senior centers, mobility-friendly exercise programs, volunteer services, and the “Hearts for Seniors” Facebook page, which shares events and resources for seniors. Caregiver support is a priority, with education, respite guidance, and recommendations to reduce burnout.
Choice Health at Home acts as a clinical bridge between hospitals, doctors, and patients while partnering with families and community organizations to support seniors and caregivers throughout the area.
