Reading, PA, August 12, 2009 – Advance HomeHealth Care, a full-service medical and non-medical home care company, plans to open its doors to the Berks County community on August 17.  The company, based in West Reading, will offer affordable skilled nursing, at-home rehabilitation, personal care, and home support services for all ages – 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

Advance HomeHealth Care hired over 20 medical professionals including a Clinical Director, professional nurses, licensed therapists – physical, occupational, speech and social workers.  The team of medical professionals is well-equipped to handle chronic conditions as well as recovery situations from the hospital and surgery.  Advance is also licensed by the State of Pennsylvania, Medicare certified, and a member of the Pennsylvania Home Care Association.

Rosemarie F. LaManna, President of Advance HomeHealth Care, said that the company offers over 60 years of combined staffing and home care experience.  LaManna also operates Advance Personnel Services and Advance Medical Staffing.  Lamanna said, “Our service essentially brings the hospital to your home.  We have assembled an incredibly talented team of health professionals who will manage the program and work in consult with physicians to develop a personal plan of care for each patient.  We are excited to bring such a high level of quality home health care to Berks County.”

Advance’s entry into the local health network also emphasizes Berks County’s overall strength in the health care industry.  According to Pamela Shupp, Vice President, Berks Economic Partnership, health care is one of the fastest growing industries and employers in Berks County.  “We’re expecting the health care workforce to grow significantly over the next five years, and home health care service jobs are projected to increase even more,” Shupp said.  “It’s encouraging to see Advance providing good-paying jobs in our local market.”

To learn more about Advance HomeHealth Care, please visit their website at www.advhomehealthcare.com or call 610-685-2960.