
Private Duty Home Care – Skilled Nursing
Private Duty Nursing Care – Serving seniors throughout Palm Beach, Martin, Indian River and St. Lucie Counties. Call 561-320-0055 today to learn more about how a licensed private duty home health aides referred by us can make a positive difference to your lifestyle and provide peace of mind. Personalize care for the elderly to match your daily needs and lifestyle.
Skilled Care – Obtaining a Visiting Nurse to Help at Home
At this time Accountable Home Care does not offer skilled nursing care. We will be happy to refer you to other licensed home care organizations should you desire. Skilled home care is provided by a licensed registered nurse (RN) or a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Sometimes families request a skilled nurse to assist with medication management for a family member. The skilled nurse works under the director of a licensed physician in the State of Florida and designed to be the ears and eyes for the physician. Based on insurance, skilled care is a service generally covered by insurance such as Medicare. Private duty skilled care through a nurse registry such as Accountable can be provided however services are paid privately or through a long term care insurance policy when warranted.
Who Can Provide Skilled Nursing Care at Home?
Skilled Care is performed by a licensed trained Registered Nurse (RN) or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) under the direction of a licensed physician in the State of Florida. A comprehensive home care assessment by a nurse is required to ensure the safety of the patient at home.
When Skilled Nursing Care at Home May Be Appropriate:
- Medication Management
- I.V. Infusion Therapy
- Enteral Feeding
- Ostomy Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Wound Care
Please note: Most insurances such as Medicare covered skilled nursing care at home. AHC is NOT licensed to provide Medicare Home Health Services. This information is for education purpose only and should care services require a RN/LPN, acceptable skilled cases are approved on a case by case bases due to adequate staffing and care requirements. Services are required to be under the care of a physician and meet Medicare Guidelines should a patient desire Medicare Services. Refer to Medicare.gov to learn more or ask a care navigator with Accountable Home Care to discuss your situation and locate a home health agency provider that can assist your needs. .
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Do I need a prescription from my doctor in order to hire a caregiver for personal care at home?
Hiring a licensed caregiver to provide non-medical home care in the home does not require a prescription from a doctor. Often times a physician will write a prescription for a home health aide to assist in conjunction with other services requiring a prescription such as Medicare Home Health Services. Medicare Home Health requires a prescription from a physician.
What is considered light housekeeping? I would like to get rid of my housekeeper.
Light housekeeping is designed for a caregiver to maintain the cleanliness and walking path of the area in the home for their patient. Light housekeeping is wiping down the kitchen countertop after preparing a lunch and wiping down the shower door. Light housekeeping does not mean heavy scrubbing, moving furniture or cleaning out cupboards.
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“Nancy is absolutely perfect- she anticipates our very need. She is always happy and pleasant to be with.”
Nancy, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) referred by Accountable Home Care
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