As a pharmacy owner, you know the healthcare landscape is changing. Patients want to age at home. Providers are seeking dependable community partners. And payers are prioritizing solutions that reduce hospitalizations and improve long-term outcomes.
That shift has created a powerful opportunity: Long-Term Care at Home (LTC@H)—and your pharmacy is in a prime position to lead the way.
LTC@H, or Long-Term Care Pharmacy at Home, refers to providing LTC-level pharmacy services to patients who live at home rather than in a facility. These patients often have complex medication regimens, chronic conditions, or cognitive and mobility challenges—similar to those in LTC facilities.
But they’ve made the choice to remain at home. And they still require the same level of pharmacy support.
That’s where independent pharmacies come in.
Several trends are fueling the growth of LTC@H:
Aging Population – More than 10,000 Americans turn 65 each day, and the majority prefer to age at home.
Value-Based Care Growth – Payers and CMS are shifting focus to outcomes, especially for high-risk, medically complex populations.
Access Gaps in Healthcare – Providers are looking for local partners to help reach patients in underserved areas.
Pharmacies as Healthcare Hubs – Pharmacies are among the most accessible healthcare touchpoints. LTC@H builds on that advantage.
If your pharmacy already provides any of the following, you’re well on your way:
Medication synchronization
Adherence packaging (e.g., blister packs, strips, med planners)
Routine medication delivery
Monthly med reviews and clinical check-ins
Communication with caregivers and prescribers
Support with prior authorizations and refills
Wellness education and care transition support
With LTC@H, these services are formalized, documented, and reimbursable—qualifying as legitimate long-term care.
Here are five ways to turn LTC@H into a successful service line for your pharmacy:
You may already be offering LTC-style services—but not positioning them as such. Formalizing these efforts allows you to:
Access enhanced reimbursements
Gain stronger contracts with plans and providers
Be recognized in value-based care models
LTC@H lets you deliver long-term care—without leaving your community.
Success starts with your staff. Make sure they understand:
Documentation and compliance for LTC
Monthly medication cycle expectations
Coordination with caregivers and prescribers
Payer billing requirements
Consider enrolling your team in training and certification programs through the LTC@H Pharmacy Network to operate confidently and compliantly.
You don’t need to reinvent the wheel. The LTC@H Pharmacy Network offers:
Editable caregiver kits
Pharmacy-branded brochures and intake forms
Clinical documentation templates
Outreach materials for providers and referral partners
These tools help you save time, stay consistent, and scale faster.
LTC@H is a growing model, and community is key. By joining a network, you gain access to:
Peer support and mentoring
Business coaching
Proven playbooks and case studies
National advocacy for home-based LTC services
You’re not building this alone.
LTC@H isn’t just a new offering—it’s a new care model. It enables your pharmacy to:
Retain high-need patients longer
Build steady monthly revenue
Strengthen caregiver and patient relationships
Become a valued part of care teams
Future-proof your business from retail and PBM pressures
It’s smart care—and a smart business move.
If your pharmacy serves elderly, chronically ill, or medically complex patients—especially those receiving med delivery or adherence packaging—LTC@H is your next step forward.
You don’t need to change what you do.
Just reframe it. Structure it. Scale it.
Join the movement.
Get trained.
Grow your LTC@H program with confidence.
Learn more and access resources at www.ltcah.com