Skilled Nursing services

Skilled Nursing Services

Skilled Nursing services in home health care provide specialized medical care delivered by licensed nurses (RNs or LPNs) in the patient’s home. These services are intended for individuals who need ongoing medical treatment or monitoring that cannot be performed by non-professional caregivers. Here’s what Skilled Nursing services typically include:

Administering injections, intravenous (IV) therapy, or medications, and ensuring correct dosages and adherence to prescribed treatment plans.

Managing and dressing wounds, including post-surgical wounds, pressure ulcers, and other complex conditions requiring professional care.

Monitoring and managing long-term conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or respiratory disorders, helping patients stabilize and maintain health.

Regularly checking blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, and other key indicators to assess the patient’s health and progress.

Providing specialized care to help with recovery after surgery, including pain management, wound care, and mobility assistance.

Ensuring proper management and hygiene of catheters, ostomies, or other medical devices.

Monitoring for infections, administering antibiotics or other treatments, and educating patients and families on infection prevention.

Teaching patients and their caregivers how to manage their medical conditions and treatments, including proper medication use and lifestyle adjustments.

Assisting with care plans that involve physical, speech, or occupational therapy in coordination with therapists.

Providing essential support for patients with breathing difficulties or chronic respiratory conditions, such as COPD, asthma, or pneumonia by offering oxygen therapy, ventilator management, nebulizer treatments, and respiratory monitoring, all delivered in the comfort of the home.

Delivering essential testing and assessments, such as blood draws, ECGs, and portable imaging, directly at the patient’s home to monitor health conditions and guide treatment.

Skilled Nursing services are often part of a broader home health care plan and are ordered by a physician to meet specific medical needs, with a focus on helping patients recover or maintain their health in the comfort of their own home.

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy at home helps patients regain strength, mobility, and function after an injury, illness, or surgery. A licensed physical therapist will design and implement a customized exercise program aimed at improving:

  • Mobility and range of motion

  • Strength and endurance

  • Balance and coordination

  • Pain management and injury prevention

  • Recovery from orthopedic surgeries (e.g., hip or knee replacements). The goal of PT is to help patients become as independent and mobile as possible, reducing the risk of falls or future injuries.

Physical Therapy
Home Health Aide

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy focuses on helping patients regain the ability to perform daily activities (ADLs) such as dressing, bathing, eating, and cooking. A licensed occupational therapist will assess the patient’s home environment and recommend adaptive equipment or techniques to improve independence. OT helps with:

  • Rehabilitation after stroke or injury

  • Strengthening motor skills and coordination

  • Training on adaptive devices (e.g., grab bars, walkers)

  • Cognitive rehabilitation for memory or concentration challenges. The aim is to empower patients to live as independently as possible in their home environment.

Speech Therapy

Speech therapy in home health care supports patients with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. A speech-language pathologist works with patients recovering from conditions like strokes, traumatic brain injuries, or neurological diseases. Services include:

  • Improving speech clarity and communication

  • Cognitive-communication therapy

  • Swallowing evaluations and therapy for dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)

  • Voice therapy

  • Strengthening oral muscles for speaking or eating. The focus is on improving the patient’s quality of life through better communication and safe eating/swallowing practices.

Speech Therapy

Home Health Aide

Home Health Aides provide personal care assistance to patients who have difficulty managing daily activities on their own. While not medical professionals, HHAs are trained to offer:

  • Help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and hygiene

  • Light housekeeping and meal preparation

  • Assistance with mobility, transferring, and walking

  • Monitoring vital signs under the direction of a nurse

  • Emotional support and companionship. HHAs play a critical role in ensuring patients’ comfort and maintaining a safe living environment while supporting their health care routines.

Medical Social Services

Medical Social Workers offer psychosocial support and resources to patients and their families to help cope with the emotional, social, and financial challenges of illness or injury. They:

  • Provide counseling and support for emotional distress

  • Assist with long-term care planning and coordination

  • Help access community resources (e.g., transportation, housing, financial aid)

  • Educate families on coping strategies, caregiving, and disease management

  • Facilitate communication between the patient, family, and health care providers. The goal is to provide comprehensive support to patients and families, ensuring they have the resources and guidance needed to manage their health and life changes.

Medical Social Services
Registered Dietitian Service

Registered Dietitian Services

Registered Dietitians in home health care work with patients who have special dietary needs due to chronic conditions, illnesses, or recovery processes. Services include:

  • Assessing nutritional needs and developing personalized meal plans

  • Educating patients and caregivers on proper nutrition for specific health conditions (e.g., diabetes, heart disease, or malnutrition)

  • Monitoring weight, hydration, and dietary compliance

  • Providing guidance on tube feeding or special diets when needed. Dietitians ensure patients receive the proper nutrition necessary for healing, energy, and maintaining health.

These services work together to provide a holistic and coordinated approach to patient care, helping individuals recover and maintain their independence while remaining in the comfort of their own homes.