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Striving to meet your child’s developmental requirements and needs

ELITE CARE HOME HEALTH AGENCY LLC supports children who have unique and sensitive needs with medical services that are planned and implemented just for them. Specialized pediatric home care in Orlando, Florida, is part of our commitment to ensuring that each child receives attentive, personalized support in the comfort of their home.

A complete diagnosis can help our professionals provide the right program that helps your child overcome any restrictions that keep them from a productive life. And as a home health care agency, we do our best to help your child receive the right types of services they need, work with other healthcare providers, and help make sure that they have timely access to healthcare assistance whenever they need it.

A child may qualify for private duty nursing services at home or school if that child:

  • Has complex medical needs such as frequent seizures
  • Has a tracheotomy and/or is ventilator-dependent
  • Is oxygen-dependent in conjunction with other medical needs
  • Receives continuous nutritional feeds through a G-tube or NG-tube
  • Receives intravenous nutrition
  • Personal Care Services/PCA
  • Premature Birth Complications
  • Colostomies
  • Congenital Abnormalities and Diseases
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases and Disorders
  • Spina Bifida
  • Oxygen/Ventilator Dependency
  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Metabolic Disorders
  • Down Syndrome
  • Torticollis
  • Tracheostomy Care Disorders
  • Neuromuscular Disease and Seizure Disorders
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Fragile Infants
  • Motor vehicle accidents and injuries
  • Birth Trauma
  • Respiratory Diseases and Disorders
  • Brain, spinal cord, and nerve injuries
  • Heart Disease
  • Brachial Plexus Palsy
  • Cancer
  • Musculoskeletal injuries to bones, joints, and muscles
  • Developmental disabilities
  • Clubfoot
  • Chromosomal Disorders
  • Congenital disorders and deformities
  • Chronic Lung Disease
  • Cardiopulmonary Conditions

What to Expect from Private Duty Nursing: A Step-by-Step Guide

Step One
A nurse supervisor arrives at your home to perform an initial assessment and fill out the required paperwork. This includes your Plan of Care, Medication Profile, Emergency Plan, and any other information that needs to be prepared.

Step Two
Your nurse will arrive (usually within 24 hours after the initial assessment) to provide hourly care, communicate with your physician when necessary, help show you how to care for your child, and assist you with your other medical care needs.

Step Three
Your home care nurse will document care on our point of care device. This will show you notes about the care given. We will ask you to sign off on these notes.

Step Four
A representative from the ELITE CARE HOME HEALTH AGENCY LLC will contact you and provide you with a nursing schedule, complete with your nurses’ names and the shifts assigned.

Why Pediatric Nursing at Home Is a Preferred Option

Many families prefer in-home pediatric care over extended hospital stays or outpatient visits. Private duty nursing allows for personalized attention in a low-stress environment, reducing anxiety for both the child and family. Home settings promote familiarity and comfort, which can contribute positively to a child’s mental and emotional well-being. Nurses can monitor the child closely and respond immediately to any signs of concern. The service adapts to the child’s progress and ensures flexible, dependable medical support.

Frequently Asked Questions

This FAQ section provides answers to common questions about pediatric private duty nursing to help families understand the scope and benefits of this specialized care.

What conditions usually require pediatric private duty nursing?
Children with long-term medical conditions such as severe asthma, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, or congenital disorders often qualify for private duty nursing at home.
Is private duty nursing only for children with physical health issues?
No. Children with both physical and developmental conditions that require skilled nursing care may qualify for this service.
How often do nurses visit under private duty nursing services?
Frequency depends on the child’s medical needs, which can range from a few hours per day to full 24-hour nursing care.
Can private duty nurses administer medications at home?
Yes. Licensed nurses are qualified to administer and monitor medications, including IV therapies, under physician-approved care plans.
Is this service covered by insurance?
In many cases, pediatric private duty nursing is covered by Medicaid or private insurance when deemed medically necessary.
Does the nurse work alongside the child’s physician?
Yes. The nurse collaborates with the physician and care team to ensure consistency and quality in the child’s health management.
Is pediatric private duty nursing available for infants?
Yes. This service can begin in infancy for children with conditions that require close medical supervision at home.

Got any Questions?

We’re always ready to answer your concerns, and we offer free in-home assessments, so get in touch with us today.