Professional Nursing Care Without Leaving Home
When your loved one requires clinical nursing attention — not just personal support — our licensed nurses provide it on your schedule, in your home.
What Skilled Nursing Includes
Skilled nursing is clinical care provided by a licensed nurse (RN or LPN) under a physician's plan of care. It is appropriate when your loved one requires medical monitoring or treatment that goes beyond what a personal care aide can provide.
Our skilled nursing services may include:
- Medication management and administration
- Wound assessment and dressing changes
- Vital signs monitoring
- Chronic disease management support (diabetes, COPD, CHF)
- Post-surgical recovery care
Who Skilled Nursing Is For
Skilled nursing is the right fit for clients recovering from surgery or hospitalization, managing a complex chronic condition, or requiring clinical oversight that a personal care aide is not licensed to provide. Call us to discuss whether skilled nursing is appropriate for your situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between skilled nursing and personal care?
- Personal care is non-medical — bathing, dressing, mobility assistance. Skilled nursing is clinical care provided by a licensed nurse, including medication administration, wound care, and medical monitoring. Both can be provided together as part of a comprehensive home care plan.
- Do I need a doctor's referral for skilled nursing?
- Skilled nursing typically requires a physician's plan of care. We work with your loved one's doctor to establish the clinical parameters for care and ensure all nursing services are properly authorized.
- Is skilled nursing covered by Medicare or insurance?
- Medicare Part A may cover short-term skilled nursing care in certain post-hospitalization situations. Coverage depends on eligibility criteria. We encourage you to confirm your loved one's specific coverage with their insurance provider.
- Can skilled nursing be combined with companion or personal care?
- Yes. A common arrangement is daily or weekly skilled nursing visits for medical management, combined with regular companion or personal care aide coverage for daily living support. We coordinate both.
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