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2007 NAICS Definition

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing skilled nursing services in the home, along with a range of the following: personal care services; homemaker and companion services; physical therapy; medical social services; medications; medical equipment and supplies; counseling; 24-hour home care; occupation and vocational therapy; dietary and nutritional services; speech therapy; audiology; and high-tech care, such as intravenous therapy.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• In-home health services provided by establishments of health practitioners and others primarily engaged in the independent practice of their profession are classified in Industry 62111, Offices of Physicians; Industry 621210, Offices of Dentists; Industry Group 6213, Offices of Other Health Practitioners; and U.S. Industry 621999, All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services; and
• Establishments primarily engaged in renting or leasing products for home health care are classified in U.S. Industry 532291, Home Health Equipment Rental.

Index entries that bring you to this industry:

• Home care of elderly, medical
• Home health agencies
• Home health care agencies
• Home nursing services (except private practices)
• Hospice care services, in home
• Nurse associations, visiting
• Nursing agencies, primarily providing home nursing services
• Visiting nurse associations