Skilled Nursing at Home: What It Is & What to Expect

When your loved one needs medical attention but prefers the comfort of home, skilled nursing offers expert care without the hospital stay. At Ballinger Home Health & Hospice, our licensed nurses provide in-home clinical services with professionalism, warmth, and compassion.

What Is Skilled Nursing at Home?

Skilled nursing involves medical care delivered by licensed nurses under a physician’s guidance. Unlike non-medical support, skilled nursing includes advanced procedures and clinical oversight to manage serious health conditions.

Common Services Provided:

• Vital sign monitoring and health assessments
• Wound care and dressing changes
• Medication management and injections
• Chronic disease monitoring (e.g., diabetes, heart failure)
• Catheter or ostomy care
• Support after hospital discharge or surgery

These services are typically prescribed and often covered by Medicare or insurance when eligibility criteria are met. Learn more: Visit FAQs

Who Can Benefit?

Skilled nursing may be right for your loved one if they:

• Are recovering after a hospital stay or procedure
• Need complex medication oversight
• Require professional wound care
• Prefer healing in the comfort of home

What Happens During a Visit?

A Ballinger nurse begins each visit with a warm check-in and review of the patient’s current condition. They then follow the care plan to:

• Perform scheduled treatments
• Monitor symptoms
• Educate the patient and caregivers
• Coordinate with the physician and care team

Before leaving, the nurse ensures the patient is comfortable, answers any questions, and confirms the next steps.

Benefits of Skilled Nursing at Home

• Comfort: Stay in a familiar home environment
• Convenience: Reduce hospital trips and time away from family
• Continuity: Build trust with a consistent care team
• Safety: Lower risk of hospital-related complications
• Peace of Mind: Know your loved one is in expert hands

Why Families Trust Ballinger

At Ballinger Home Health & Hospice, our skilled nurses are known for their clinical excellence, responsive communication, and compassionate presence. We believe care should be both medically sound and deeply personal.

Learn more about our values: Our Philosophy

Let Us Help

If you're exploring in-home nursing for a loved one, we're here to guide you. Our team will help assess needs, coordinate care, and deliver support that makes a difference.

Call today to speak with us:
325.365.3889 or 325.365.2375
Or visit our homepage to learn more about our services.