For Families

What Is Skilled Nursing Care at Home?

By Sarah Jones, RN ·

Many families are surprised to learn that registered nurses and licensed practical nurses can provide clinical care at home — the same type of care patients receive in a hospital or skilled nursing facility.

What Does a Home Nurse Do?

  • Administer IV medications and fluids
  • Manage complex wounds
  • Monitor chronic conditions (heart failure, diabetes, COPD)
  • Teach patients and families to manage medications and equipment
  • Coordinate with physicians and other members of the care team

Who Qualifies?

Skilled nursing services are typically covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance when a physician orders them following a qualifying event (hospitalization, surgery, or significant change in condition).

Call our intake team to discuss whether your loved one qualifies.

Have questions about care for your family?

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