
Hospital at Home
Geisinger quality hospital care — from the comfort of home

Keep family, friends and pets close by
A familiar environment and a furry friend can put you at ease, and might help you recover faster.

Better outcomes and lower risks
Avoid unnecessary exposure to germs that could be found in a medical setting.

Stay connected to your care team — just like at the hospital
Continue your healing in safety and privacy, while still seeing your healthcare providers.
Geisinger’s Hospital at Home program lets you receive hospital care – where you are
Instead of staying in the hospital for the remainder of your treatment, you may be eligible for our Hospital at Home program. Through in-home visits, virtual check-ins, and remote monitoring technology, you’ll receive the same level of expert care you’d get at a Geisinger hospital, but in the comfort and privacy of your own home.
Who is eligible?
If you’re a possible candidate for Hospital at Home, we’ll check to be sure the program will not only be safe for you, but benefit your recovery.
Your doctor will examine your case to determine your eligibility. Ideal candidates are recovering from a condition that requires hospital treatment, but not round-the-clock observation. Also, you must:
- Live within 25 miles of the hospital
- Be a Geisinger Health Plan member or have traditional Medicare part A coverage
- Be 21+ years old
- Have a home environment that meets social determinants of health (SDOH) requirements
- Accept patient responsibilities, which may include daily tasks like charging your wearable device or weighing yourself
Questions?

Call 570-849-6928, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
For existing customers needing technical support with your tablet or wearable, call 570-607-4870 or 844-611-2232.
What are the benefits?
The Hospital at Home program gives you a lot of freedom you don’t have in the hospital. You can wear your own clothes and eat your own food. Family, friends and pets can be close, with no visiting hour restrictions. All the comforts of home — and all while receiving quality care.
How does it work?
Once you’re approved for the program, you’ll be given instructions and sent home. A team member will meet you at home and set up your equipment, including a tablet for speaking with your provider.
When you leave the hospital, don’t remove your hospital wristband. Our Hospital at Home team will come to your home promptly to set you up.
We provide:
- Daily in-person and virtual visits from your medical team
- A device you wear on your arm that constantly monitors your vitals
- A tablet with a call bell that connects you directly with your medical team
- Treatments needed for your care
- Oxygen or any other medical equipment needed


Interested in Hospital at Home? Contact us or see our FAQs and brochure for more info.
Frequently asked questions
Common examples of conditions or situations that meet the criteria include:
- Pneumonia
- Heart failure
- COPD
- Asthma
- UTI
- Cellulitis (skin infection)
This list is not all inclusive. Every patient’s eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis.