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Home-Based Primary Care for Older Adults
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Nationally Ranked in Geriatrics
UT Southwestern Medical Center is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation's top 20 hospitals for geriatric care.
UT Southwestern Medical Center’s house calls program, Care of the Vulnerable Elderly (COVE), provides home-based primary care for frail, homebound, or medically complex older adults, in the comfort of their own homes.
What Makes COVE Distinct
COVE is designed for older adults whose medical needs make leaving home difficult. We provide comprehensive primary care in the home, proactively addressing medical, functional, and psychosocial concerns. By coordinating closely with caregivers and specialists, we help reduce unnecessary emergency visits and support aging safely at home.
We understand the importance of building long-term, trusting relationships with both our patients and their family caregivers.
Our interdisciplinary team approach ensures that every aspect of our patients’ health needs is addressed with expertise and compassion.
From primary care to urgent care, services are provided when and where they're needed most.
Who Is Eligible?
To qualify for our house calls program, a person must:
- Be age 65 or older
- Reside within 10 miles of UT Southwestern Medical Center
- Meet either of the following criteria:
- Unable to visit the primary physician's office due to memory or mobility impairment
- Experiencing functional impairments due to multiple chronic conditions
An Interdisciplinary Team for Quality Outcomes
Our team comprises dedicated professionals committed to providing personalized care:
- Physicians lead the initial evaluation and develop individualized care plans. They complete the first visit and follow patients three to four times per year, based on risk.
- Geriatric nurse practitioners provide ongoing care between physician visits to support continuity and care plan effectiveness.
- A licensed clinical social worker provides counseling, education, and support with navigating community and health care resources.
- Nurses support care coordination, triage, and management of clinical concerns during work hours.
- Clinical administrators screen patients for program eligibility, manage scheduling, and facilitate referrals.
Additional Services
In addition to our core services, we offer:
- Chronic care management
- Transition care management
- Advance care planning
Schedule an Appointment or Learn More
To schedule an appointment with our house calls program or to learn more about our services, please contact us at 214-645-2683.
Referrals are accepted from patients, families, primary care clinicians, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities.
We bring expert care directly to patients' doorsteps.
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