Skilled Home Care

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. .

FAQ's View All

Can a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Home Health Aide (HHA) change a gauze bandage around my ankle?

In the State of Florida an aide can only change a non sterile bandage. If a patient asks for assistance and the doctor's order requires a sterile dressing than this is considered skilled nursing care and requires both a script from a physician and an LPN or higher. Only non sterile applications apply to the scope of a home health aide's or a certified nursing assistant's license.

Am I able to get a caregiver just to help me bath?

Yes, we have a number of licensed caregivers able to provide clients with a one hour bath visit. Whether a client is in need of a bath for soaking or a shower, families and client's alike can feel good knowing personal hygiene has been attended to. For some clients that may be hesitate in starting care, a bath visit can be a great way to give home care a try.

Testimonials View All

We retained Accountable during a very emotionally trying period in our mother’s life after she became very ill and could no longer live alone. Accountable provided services to our mother for approximately 1 year. Although it is very difficult to bring a caregiver into the home of a person who has been independent for her entire life, Accountable was very sensitive to our mother’s needs and concerns. They worked with us to find professional, qualified caregivers to care for our mother. We would recommend Accountable to anyone in need of professional, qualified and sensitive caregivers for part-time or full-time care.

Happy Family Member Beth A. – Jupiter, FL