🏡 House Calls----💻 Telehealth----❤️ Preventive Care----🩺 Chronic Disease Management

Your health, in the comfort of your home

Personalized Healthcare in the Comfort of Your Home

Sometimes the best place to receive care is where you're most comfortable—your home.

Versatile Direct Primary Care offers scheduled house calls for members who would benefit from an in-home visit. Whether you're feeling too ill to travel, recovering after a hospital stay, managing a chronic condition, or simply prefer the convenience of care at home, we're here to help.

House calls may be appropriate for:

  • Acute illnesses (cold, flu, sinus infections, sore throat)

  • Ear infections

  • Urinary tract infections

  • Minor skin conditions and rashes

  • Chronic disease follow-up

  • Blood pressure and diabetes management

  • Medication reviews

  • Hospital follow-up visits

  • Annual wellness visits (when appropriate)

  • Patients with limited mobility

  • Caregiver support

Why Patients Love House Calls

✔ No waiting rooms

✔ No unnecessary travel

✔ Longer, personalized visits

✔ One-on-one attention

✔ Convenient care for children, adults, and seniors

✔ Care delivered where you're most comfortable

How It Works

  1. Schedule your visit.

  2. We'll confirm that a house call is appropriate.

  3. Your provider comes to your home at your scheduled time.

  4. Receive personalized primary care without leaving home.

Service Area

House calls are currently available for members within our designated Sussex County service area, including:

  • Frankford

  • Dagsboro- coming soon

  • Selbyville-coming soon

Additional areas may be available upon request.

Every visit includes:

  • Up to an hour of 1-on-1 time with a health care practitioner

  • A comprehensive exam

  • Select health care screenings tailored to you

  • A medication review

  • A chance to get advice and ask questions about your health

  • Education, prevention tips and referrals to health services, if needed

 

HOUSE CALLS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS?

Do I have to be a member?

Yes. House calls are an exclusive benefit available to active Versatile Direct Primary Care members.

Is there a house call fee?

Yes. A travel fee applies to scheduled house calls and varies based on your location.

Can I request a same-day visit?

Yes. House calls are available by appointment for active members on alternating Thursdays and Fridays. Appointments are scheduled in advance and are subject to availability. Simply contact our office through the atlas.md patient portal to request an appointment.If a house call is not appropriate or scheduling is unavailable, telehealth services remain available.We'll determine whether an in-home visit is the most appropriate option for your healthcare needs and schedule a convenient time.

Do you accept insurance?

No. Versatile Direct Primary Care is a membership-based practice and does not bill insurance.

What if I have an emergency?

House calls are not a substitute for emergency care. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department immediately.

What is the difference between a house call and home care?

A house call is a medical appointment where a healthcare provider comes to your home to provide primary care services, similar to what you would receive during an office visit.

Home care is a separate service that provides ongoing assistance or skilled care in the home, often through home health agencies, caregivers, or other healthcare professionals.

Versatile Direct Primary Care provides scheduled primary care house calls for active members. We do not replace home health agencies, personal caregivers, or skilled nursing services.

Does a house call provide daily care or assistance at home?

No. House calls are not the same as home care.

Versatile Direct Primary Care does not provide:

  • Daily caregiving services
  • Bathing, dressing, or personal care assistance
  • Meal preparation
  • Housekeeping services
  • 24-hour supervision
  • Routine home health aide services

Patients who need these services may benefit from contacting a home care agency or community support organization.

Is a house call the same as home health?

No.Home health services are typically provided by licensed agencies and may include services such as:

  • Skilled nursing visits
  • Physical therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Wound care
  • Post-surgical rehabilitation

Versatile Direct Primary Care focuses on direct access to your primary care provider through telehealth and scheduled in-home visits.

Can you coordinate with my home health agency or caregiver?

Yes. When appropriate, Versatile Direct Primary Care can collaborate with other members of your healthcare team to support your overall health goals.

We Bring Primary Care to You.

Healthcare shouldn't always require a trip to the doctor's office. As a Versatile Direct Primary Care member, you have access to convenient telehealth and, when medically appropriate, scheduled in-home visits—so you can receive personalized care where you're most comfortable.