HEALTHKEEPERZ

With roots tracing back to 1966, HealthKeeperz has served communities in southeastern North Carolina for over 50 years. Starting as a hometown pharmacy in Pembroke, NC led by founder Howard Brooks, HealthKeeperz has now grown to employ over 150 caregivers. This team of caregivers provides a variety of at-home health and hospice services to a service area encompassing 12 counties. Today, HealthKeeperz is known for their commitment to caring for the diverse and ever-changing needs of the individua... ls and families they serve. HealthKeeperz has pledged to provide comprehensive community-based services since the beginning. With a focus on at-home care, they strive to help their clients avoid the hospital while receiving compassionate, professional care in a place they feel most comfortable. This is made possible through their commitment to upholding their unique Barnabas culture. Based on the biblical figure of Barnabas, this culture emphasizes caring, selflessness, humility, and a passion for serving the community at large. The company has achieved the highest standard of community-based care through its Barnabas values. As a part of this culture, company team members are recognized each year at an annual Barnabas Awards ceremony, highlighting those who have gone above and beyond in living out the company’s mission. HealthKeeperz takes a curative approach to care, supporting the health and comfort of individuals within the privacy and comfort of their home. Through their services, patients can access a range of care options, including Medicare Certified Home Health, Medicare Certified Hospice Care, CAP Case Management Services, and home medical equipment and supplies. The HealthKeeperz various teams provide a wide variety of services from medication administration to assisting with daily activities to educating patient families. In addition, patients can take part in physical, occupational, and speech therapy to improve health outcomes and quality of life. These services are personalized to each patient and seek to support their physical, emotional, and spiritual health. The company’s home medical equipment department has received accreditation from The Accreditation Commission for Health Care. Additionally, HealthKeeperz is a member of The NC Association of Home and Hospice Care, The NC Association of Medical Equipment Suppliers, and The Carolinas Center for Hospice and End of Life Care. They are licensed by The NC Division of Health Service Regulation and the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control and are certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Built by the community for the community, HealthKeeperz is a testament to the power of strong leadership and genuine care for people. Since their humble beginnings as a small pharmacy, founder Howard Brooks and his team grew the company into what it is today, always keeping excellence and compassion in mind. That legacy of leadership continues today with current President Tim Brooks and the rest of the leadership team.More