Home Health Care Equipment: What Every Family Should Know
Caring for a loved one at home often comes with big decisions — and one of the most important is making sure you have the right home health care equipment in place. The right tools can make home care safer, more comfortable, and more manageable for everyone involved.
At HME Home Medical, we’ve supported families throughout Northeast Wisconsin for decades, helping them understand their options for home care medical equipment and supplies. Whether you’re preparing for a new hospital discharge, managing a chronic condition, or updating your home to make daily living easier, knowing what’s available can help you plan with confidence.
Here’s what every family should know about home health care equipment—and how we can help you make the most of it.
Understanding the Basics of Home Health Care Equipment
“Home health care equipment” covers a wide range of products designed to support recovery, independence, and comfort at home. It includes everything from mobility aids and hospital beds to respiratory therapy equipment and daily living supplies.
This equipment helps reduce the physical demands of caregiving, prevent falls or injuries, and support better health outcomes for patients who want to remain where they’re most comfortable — their own home.
Some items are purchased outright, while others can be rented, depending on your needs and insurance coverage. HME Home Medical offers both options for many larger home health products and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurances.
Common Types of Home Care Medical Equipment
Let’s take a closer look at some of the most common categories of home care medical equipment we provide and how each can make life easier at home.
Hospital Beds
Hospital beds are one of the most essential pieces of equipment for patients recovering or living long-term at home.
HME offers semi-electric and full-electric hospital beds, including bariatric beds for patients who need additional support and safety. Electric controls make it easy to adjust the bed’s position for comfort, wound prevention, and safe transfers.
We also provide the necessary mattresses, side rails, and accessories — plus setup and delivery so you can focus on care, not logistics.
Lift Chairs
Getting in and out of a seated position can be one of the most difficult tasks for individuals with mobility challenges or heart and circulation issues.
A lift chair gently tilts forward to help the user stand, and reclines for rest or relaxation. HME offers one carefully selected, high-quality model for designed to provide dependable comfort and long-term durability. If you’re looking to make a longer-term investment in your comfort and mobility, we offer a huge selection of lift chair recliners in a variety of colors and styles from both Pride and Golden.
Because lift chairs are often used daily, having one that’s reliable and properly sized can make a big difference in both comfort and safety.
Patient Lifts
Patient lifts make transfers safer for both the caregiver and the patient. HME carries a full range of options—including sit-to-stand lifts, Hoyer-style lifts, and ceiling-mounted systems for patients who need more extensive mobility support.
Our team will help you understand which lift type fits your patient’s condition, environment, and strength level. Whether you need short-term rental during recovery or a permanent solution, we make sure you have the equipment and training to use it safely.
Wound Vacs
For patients with surgical wounds or chronic ulcers, negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) — often referred to as a wound vac — can dramatically speed up healing.
HME rents wound vac systems for home use, providing hospital-grade technology and expert support to ensure proper setup and operation. We work closely with your provider to ensure continuity of care and compliance with treatment protocols.
Ramps & Stair Lifts
Aging in place often means rethinking how you move through your home. Simple accessibility modifications can make all the difference.
HME offers portable and permanent ramps for entrances and garages, as well as stair lifts for safe movement between levels. These installations are done by experienced professionals and can be customized for your home’s layout and your mobility needs.
Adding these features not only supports independence —i t also helps prevent avoidable accidents like falls, which are one of the leading causes of hospitalizations for older adults.
Respiratory Care at Home
For individuals with chronic or complex respiratory conditions — such as COPD, ALS, or neuromuscular disorders — home respiratory care requires specialized equipment and expertise.
HME’s Respiratory Therapy Department provides direct support for patients living at home, including equipment setup, patient education, and ongoing monitoring. Our team works closely with physicians and caregivers to ensure therapy is safe and effective.
We also provide equipment for all levels of respiratory support, including:
Ventilators for patients with complex respiratory needs
Suction equipment and accessories
This continuity of care helps ensure patients receive the same level of professional oversight they’d expect from a hospital—without leaving the comfort of home.
Direct-to-Home Medical Supplies
Managing a long-term condition often means staying on top of your medical home supplies. Running out of critical items like catheters, ostomy products, or CPAP supplies can interrupt treatment and cause unnecessary stress.
That’s why HME offers direct-to-home shipping for many regularly used supplies. Our resupply team helps patients stay compliant with insurance requirements and ensures supplies are automatically replenished on schedule.
Some of our most commonly shipped items include:
PAP supplies (including masks, tubing, and filters)
Our team also monitors replacement schedules so you can focus on your health — not your reorder dates.
Renting vs. Buying Home Health Care Equipment
When choosing home health care equipment, one of the first questions families often ask is whether to rent or buy. The right option depends on your care plan, insurance coverage, and how long the equipment will be needed.
Rental equipment is ideal for short-term recovery after surgery or injury, or when insurance covers the cost for temporary use. Purchasing may make more sense for long-term or permanent needs.
At HME, we’ll help you compare options and guide you through coverage details so you can make an informed decision that fits your budget and care plan.
Partnering with HME Home Medical
Our goal is to make life at home safer, easier, and more comfortable for patients and families across Northeast Wisconsin. From delivery and installation to training and service, our team supports you every step of the way.
We also partner directly with home health agencies, hospitals, and clinics to ensure patients transition smoothly from hospital to home care. With convenient locations in Green Bay and Manitowoc, we’re always nearby when you need help or advice.
Ready to Find the Right Home Health Care Equipment?
Visit us in Green Bay or Manitowoc, or give us a call to learn more about rental options, equipment setup, and supply programs.
Quality of Life Comes First — let’s make home the safest place to heal.
