Spending Wisely: Home Care Reassessment Intervals and Cost in Ontario.

Across the health care system, home care (HC) services are essential for helping individuals remain in the community (ie, out of institutions) as long as possible.1 Current trends affecting the HC sector include an aging population and an increasing proportion of complex and chronic care clients.2 In Ontario, Canada, Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) assess individuals, devise care plans, and coordinate services for qualifying clients. LHINs contract with private sector organizations that provide professional and support services to HC clients.