Questions are common when families begin the search for a care solution for an older loved one, and at Nurse1, we’re always here to take as much time as needed to listen to you, and to provide the answers and resources you need to make the most informed decision.
You may also find it helpful to review the answers we’ve provided below to some of the most frequently asked questions we receive from others in a situation similar to yours. Simply click each question to reveal its corresponding answer.
We’re pleased to offer our full line of customized home health care services throughout District 9 in Florida, which includes Palm Beach, Indian River, Okeechobee, Martin and St. Lucie counties. Please see our Service Area page for a complete listing of communities we serve.
In-home care is beneficial in a variety of circumstances, and can prevent a move to an assisted living facility or nursing home, as well as prevent unnecessary hospitalizations. Additionally, those who are bedbound and need help with daily necessities, those recovering from a surgical procedure, and those with special needs (including children) can all achieve a higher quality of life through Nurse1’s professional in-home care services. See our Services page for more information about the range of care we provide.
Because our services are highly personalized, prices vary, typically between $17.95 and $25.95 per hour, depending on the type of care needed. Contact us for a free in-home consultation for a quote on services to meet your specific needs.
We offer several options for privately paid non-medical home care services, including checks, ACH, and credit cards, as well as long-term care insurance. Home health care services may be covered by Medicare or Medicaid as well, when certain criteria are met. Contact us for assistance in determining which payment option is best in your situation.
As a 5-star Medicare rated home health care agency, we accept Medicare for eligible services, in addition to accepting long-term care insurance. Our knowledgeable staff are happy to help you determine what your policy will cover. Contact us to help you get started on determining your benefit.
Yes, and we are a Medicare-approved 5-star agency. Our license number is 299994174, and it encompasses nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, home infusion (IV), therapy, medical social services, and home health aides. At Nurse1, we can provide assistance in all of these areas, all under one roof, allowing for a smooth and easy transition to care.
Each of our caregivers is fully covered under liability insurance.
At Nurse1, we take the time to get to know each person we serve. Developing relationships and truly listening are key to ensuring that each person’s needs and wishes are being addressed. And unlike many home care agencies, we cover a full range of both medical and non-medical care needs at home, so there’s never a need to search for additional services. We’re here for you through every step of the journey through aging.
After a hospitalization, people tend to recover more quickly in their own environment. There’s no need to arrange transportation; if they have difficulty getting around, they are already at the location where services are provided. Clients can also benefit from having an extra hand around the house to help with light housekeeping, meal preparations, medicine reminders, and more. Clients who have trouble getting around at night or are a fall risk can also benefit from an aide being there to help them get to the restroom or kitchen at night.
Anyone is eligible to receive in-home care services that are paid for privately. Medicare and long-term care insurance coverage are often an option to cover costs as well. For clients that are homebound and require intermittent skilled home health services, contact your physician to see if you are eligible for Medicare-certified home health care. Contact us for help in determining what option is right for you.
In case of an emergency or urgent issue, you can reach us any time after hours at our main number: 561-988-0606. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days per week to serve you and your family.
We can typically begin services the next day, and often even the same day we receive a request. We do prefer at least one day in advance so we can take the time to find the most appropriate caregiver.
Our recommended minimum is at least four hours per day, four days per week, to ensure caregiver consistency.
Yes, we’re pleased to provide professional, individualized, one-on-one care wherever a senior calls home.
Caregivers, like all of us, become ill and need vacation time to rest and recharge. If a primary caregiver is unavailable for any reason, we will notify you and provide you with an equally skilled and qualified replacement caregiver.
Our non-medical home care services help clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing, assistance getting around the home if needed, light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparations, medication reminders, transportation to and from doctors’ appointments, groceries, bank, hair/nail appointments etc. We also offer a full range of skilled nursing care and therapy services. See our Services page for more information.
Before any care staff are hired, they must pass an in-depth background check, and then undergo ongoing, periodic screenings throughout the course of their employment.
We’re pleased to provide extensive training for our caregivers to ensure they are fully adept in meeting a wide range of needs. Just some of our training topics include recording/monitoring vitals, fluid and nutritional intake, personal hygiene and grooming, transfer techniques/range of motion and repositioning, home exercise programs, infection control, identifying changes in condition and emergencies, and many others.
If you have any additional questions we haven’t answered here, or if you just want to learn more about our customized at-home care in Boca Raton and the surrounding communities, give us a call any time at 561-988-0606.