Corewell Health Preferred Provider of Home Care

Our Goals

  • Facilitating the patient’s transition from hospital to home.
  • Encourage safe and cost effective delivery of care.
  • Returning a patient to their optimum level of health.
  • To help home health aides and families to meet the needs of each individual patient.
  • Provide high quality care and the personal touch and support that each patient deserves.
  • Providing continuity of care individualized to each patient with excellent communication.

Career Opportunities at OakMed

OakMed Home Nursing and Rehabilitative Services has earned the prestigious title of Best Workplace for Healthcare by the State of Michigan and has been continuously recognized as a Top Workplace by the Detroit Free Press for four years.

Each year, this prestigious list recognizes top businesses helping prospective employees, career-changers, and those seeking reliable service providers identify standout organizations. AmeriCare Medical continues to distinguish itself as an exceptional choice, both as an employer and as a provider of quality services to the community.

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Recognized for Excellence in Home Healthcare Services

CHAP ACCREDITATION

Accredited by the Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP) for High Standards of Excellence

TOP WORKPLACE AWARDS

Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Detroit Free Press from 2018-2024

MICHIGAN BEST WORKPLACE AWARD 

Declared a “Best Workplace” for Healthcare by the State of Michigan

NIGHTINGALE AWARDS SPONSOR

Proud sponsor of Oakland University’s Annual Nightingale Awards for Nursing Excellence

“I enjoy working with Kim. She is always willing to help in any way she can. Kim is always professional and caring with the patients, their families, and the staff. Thank you Kim for all you do!”

Karen Laubernds, RN Case Manager TBI Unit – Corewell Taylor

“Just a note to inform you what a valuable asset Laura is to our IPR unit here at Corewell Troy. Laura is always available and very involved in obtaining auto insurance and claim information needed to secure authorization for IPR admissions. She is professional, pleasant and very knowledgeable in every aspect of the ever changing auto insurance laws of Michigan. Overall, Laura is a huge benefit and welcome member of our team.”

Jim Paolucci, Admissions Coordinator – Corewell Troy IPR

“We are so thankful for OakMed! Laura is incredibly easy to work with, extremely knowledgeable and great at what she does! She helps to make a difficult situation/transition a little bit easier for everyone involved. Thank you for all you do!”

Janelle Mirch, Trauma PA – Corewell Troy

“Laura does a great job. She is always willing to come out and see the patient when we send referrals. She gets back back to us promptly with the requested information. Her pleasant disposition is a plus. Thanks so much for all that you do for us here at Corewell Troy Care management department. We really appreciate her and her knowledge of the auto claims process.”

Nell Wheatley, RN Care Manager – Corewell Troy

“Kim is very professional and prompt when asked to investigate auto claims. She provides information that is pertinent to the cases that are being reviewed for rehab placement.”

Patty Schmidt, Admissions Coordinator – Corewell Taylor IPR

Our Corewell Hospital Liaisons

Christina joined the Corewell Health family OakMed division in 2024 and is the newest member of our Hospital Liaison Team.

Christina

Hospital Liaison/Injury Specialist

Kimberly

Hospital Liaison/Injury Specialist

Maggie

Director of Nursing
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