Home Nursing Care
What Is Skilled Nursing Home Care?
If your loved one is recovering from a serious injury or managing a chronic illness, you might be exploring the best care options available. Understanding whether they need skilled or non-skilled care is crucial for making the right decision. In this two-part series, we will explore the differences between non-skilled and skilled nursing home care to help you choose the best option for your loved one.
What is Skilled Nursing Home Care?
Often referred to as skilled home care, skilled nursing care involves providing medical care to patients recovering from surgery or injury, or managing a serious chronic health condition, within the comfort of their home. This type of care is typically recommended by a patient’s doctor or medical provider. At VIDA Healthcare, we collaborate closely with referral services and healthcare providers to ensure that your loved one receives quality, continuous care. Our skilled nurses and nursing assistants deliver personalized in-home care across South Florida, including Palm Beach County, Broward County, and Miami-Dade County.
What Does Skilled Nursing Include?
The specific services provided by our skilled nurses are tailored to the needs of your loved one. These services generally include:
- Comprehensive health assessments
- Wound and dressing care
- Disease treatment and education
- Medication administration (including injections)
- Heparin flushes
- IV management
- Catheter, tube, drain, and bag management
Our clinical model at VIDA Healthcare ensures that you have full oversight of your loved one’s care. We are committed to addressing all medical recovery needs to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Does Skilled Home Care Include Physical Therapy?
While physical therapy is an important part of recovery for many seniors, it is not typically included in skilled nursing services. At VIDA Healthcare, we work to ensure that all of your loved one’s recovery and treatment needs are met through our services. In addition to skilled nursing care, we also offer:
Therapy Services (including physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy)
Respite Care Services
Veteran Services
Does My Loved One Need Skilled Nursing Home Care?
A common reason for hospital readmissions is inadequate support following hospital discharge. Healing often begins at home, and skilled nursing care can provide the necessary support for recovery from surgical incisions, infection management, pain relief, and more. Skilled nurses from VIDA Healthcare assist families with complex medical needs, ensuring that your loved one receives the care and support necessary for a successful recovery.
For more information about skilled nursing home care in South Florida, including Palm Beach County, Broward County, and Miami-Dade County, contact VIDA Healthcare today.