Pediatric Services
At Home Healthcare is committed to assisting children and their families to receive necessary care in the familiar setting of the child’s home. Care is tailored for each patient using a team of Registered Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses, therapists, and attendants who have chosen pediatrics as their specialty.
Physicians trust our qualified professionals to meet the demanding challenges
of their pediatric patients. Ongoing pediatric training and testing enable
our staff to provide skilled services using the latest technology.
Benefits of Pediatric Home Care Services
- Helps keep chronically ill children out of the hospital or doctor’s office by providing quality skilled nursing at home
- Provides ongoing instruction and training to parents and caregivers in the home
- Provides timely intervention for complications which may develop, especially in high-risk children
- Provides peace of mind as the child is being monitored by trained pediatric nurses
- Provides access to a nurse, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Provides care in various settings such as schools and daycare facilities offering a convenient alternative for parents
- Provides an accurate history and progress of a patient’s activity while at home
- Provides trained, qualified staff to provide respite allowing parents and caregivers a temporary relief from care giving
- Enables you to maintain your loved one at home, in your home
Services Offered
Skilled Nursing Services includes a team of healthcare professionals who work with your child to provide nursing care and caregiver education. We understand that returning home from hospitalization can be a frightening and overwhelming experience. Our staff is here to support you during that time.
Private Duty Services allow for more comprehensive care
of children with chronic illnesses. This nursing care allows for
hourly care on a daily basis in your home. Care 
needs are determined
based upon the child’s diagnosis and skilled care need. Our team
will assist you in maintaining your medically fragile child at home
and will work with you to develop an individualized treatment plan.
Attendant Care provides unlicensed staff to assist with activities of daily living, household chores and shopping. Our attendants can also provide direct care to give temporary relief to parents or caregivers.
Rehabilitation Services allow for continued medical treatment in a familiar environment.
- Physical Therapy assists with gross motor skills, functional mobility, ambulation skills, and muscle strengthening.
- Occupational Therapy assists with self-care tasks, gross and fine motor skills, sensory integration, cognitive and perceptual tasks, and social skills.
- Speech Therapy assists with feeding problems, communication problems, language-learning disorders, voice problems, and fluency problems.
Common types of care needed
- Trach & Ventilator Care
- Oxygen Therapy
- Apnea Monitoring
- Central Line and PICC Line Care
- Infusion Therapy
- Wound Care
- Injections
- Premature Infant Care
- Medically Fragile Children Care
- Chronically Ill Children Care
Please read the Programs and Eligibility page for more information.
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