Private Duty Nursing
Skilled, one-on-one nursing care delivered where it matters most: in the comfort of your home.
What is Private Duty Nursing?
Private Duty Nursing provides continuous, skilled one-on-one nursing care at home or during hospital stays, going beyond standard care to support clients with complex medical needs in a familiar, comfortable setting.
Our skilled nurses provide a comprehensive range of services, including:
- Continuous health monitoring and vital sign assessment
- Medication administration and management
- Wound care and dressing changes
- Catheter care and urinary system management
- Tracheostomy care and airway management
- Feeding tube management and nutritional support
- Operation of specialized medical equipment
- IV therapy and infusion services
- Post-surgical monitoring and recovery support
- Hospital companion care and patient advocacy
- Care coordination and family education
How Private Duty Nursing Helps
Dedicated, expert nursing at home means better outcomes, greater safety, and more freedom for clients and families alike.
Promotes safety and stability at home
Reduces unnecessary hospital readmissions
Compassionate, dignified care at all times
Personalized, one-on-one attention
Enables independence and healing at home
24/7 availability for peace of mind
How to Know When It’s Time for Private Duty Nursing
Navigating complex medical needs can be overwhelming. Here are signs that professional, in-home nursing support may be the right step.
- Managing a new or worsening chronic illness that requires frequent monitoring
- Recent discharge from the hospital with complex care instructions
- Caring for a loved one with a tracheostomy, feeding tube, or other specialized medical device
- Family caregivers are overwhelmed, exhausted, or unable to safely meet medical needs
- A physician has recommended round-the-clock skilled nursing oversight
- Concern about medication errors, wound care, or infection risk at home
What Makes Our Private Duty Nursing Different?
ACCESS
We believe care should reflect who you are, not just what you need medically. Our nurses take time to understand your preferences, routines, and goals, then build care around your needs.
Value-Based Care
Every nurse is thoroughly background-checked, clinically vetted, and continuously trained, including specialty education on complex diagnoses like Heart Disease, Alzheimer’s, and Dementia, so you always receive the highest standard of care.
Innovation
Unlike hospital or facility settings, our nurses are dedicated exclusively to your care. You receive undivided, focused attention that leads to better monitoring, faster response, and improved outcomes.
Dedication
We go beyond task completion. Our nurses work collaboratively with you, your family, and your healthcare providers, reducing hospital visits, supporting healthier habits, and helping you reach your personal health goals.
How Private Duty Nursing Works
Simple, supportive, and built around you.
Starting care is easier than you think. Here’s how we go from first contact to skilled nursing support in your home.
1. Reach Out and Connect
Contact our care team by phone or online. We'll listen, answer your questions, and help you determine if Private Duty Nursing is the right fit for your situation with no pressure and no commitment.
2. In-Home Assessment
One of our care specialists visits your home to understand your unique medical, personal, and lifestyle needs. Together, we develop a fully customized nursing care plan tailored to your goals.
3. Meet Your Nurse and Begin Care
We carefully match you with a skilled nurse who fits your needs and personality. From day one, your nurse provides consistent, expert care, and we check in regularly to make sure everything is working well.
Paying for Private Duty Nursing
We work to make skilled nursing care accessible. Private Duty Nursing can often be covered fully or partially through a variety of funding options.
- Medicaid (Waiver Programs)
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Veterans Benefits (VA Programs)
- Private Pay / Out-of-Pocket
- Family and Caregiver Support Programs
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to the questions families most often ask about Private Duty Nursing.
Home health care typically involves shorter, intermittent visits from nurses or aides, often a few hours a day or a few times per week. Private Duty Nursing provides continuous, one-on-one skilled nursing care designed for individuals with more complex medical needs who require ongoing clinical monitoring and intervention.
Private Duty Nursing is ideal for individuals managing complex or chronic health conditions, those recovering from surgery or hospitalization, people who require specialized medical equipment or procedures at home (like a ventilator, tracheostomy, or feeding tube), and clients who need more hands-on skilled care than family caregivers can safely provide.
After our in-home assessment, we carefully consider the client’s clinical needs, personality, cultural preferences, and daily routines to identify the best nurse match. We believe the relationship between client and nurse matters as much as clinical qualifications, and we take that responsibility seriously.
Yes. Private Duty Nursing can also support clients during hospital stays, providing consistent one-on-one care and advocacy that goes beyond what hospital staff typically can offer. This is especially helpful for clients with complex needs or family members who want a dedicated nursing presence at the bedside.
Our nurses are licensed Registered Nurses (RNs) or Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) who have undergone rigorous background screening and credentialing. Many have specialty training in areas such as wound care, tracheostomy management, neurological conditions, cardiac care, and more. We also invest in ongoing education to keep our team current with best practices.
Coverage varies depending on your plan and situation. Private Duty Nursing may be covered through Medicaid waiver programs, Long-Term Care Insurance, Veterans Benefits (VA), and other funding sources. Private pay is also available. Our team can help you understand your options and navigate the process.
We work to begin the process as quickly as possible. After your initial call, we’ll schedule an in-home assessment at your earliest convenience. From there, our goal is to identify an appropriate nurse and begin care as soon as your plan is in place, often within just a few days.
Your comfort and satisfaction are our priority. If at any time you feel the match isn’t right, please let us know. We will work quickly to find a better-suited nurse for your situation.
Absolutely. We offer a complimentary in-home assessment with no obligation. This allows us to understand your situation thoroughly and provide an honest recommendation on whether Private Duty Nursing or another one of our services is the right fit for your needs.
You Don't Have to Navigate This Alone
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