In-Home Skilled Nursing Care

Skilled nursing care is provided by a registered nurse (RNs) and other licensed healthcare professionals suchas LPN's or LVN's. Skilled nursing home care services provided in your home can be for short-term rehabilitation from injuries or illness or even for more long-term care treating chronic medical conditions. In order to receive skilled nursing services in your home and for it to be covered by primary insurers, it must be ordered by your doctor. There are many reasons why a senior may need skilled nursing care and may not want to leave home for a nursing facility. The good news is that skilled nursing care delivered right in your home is covered by Medicare coverage, VA, Tricare, and many private health care insurers. Home health care allows you or yourloved one to remain independent for as long as possible while avoiding a long-term care facility and still ensuring they are taking care of any health issues they may face.