For individuals with complex health needs it makes sense to seek out the support of a specialist carer. That’s where private nursing care in home services can help. While general assistance is appreciated as we get older, an expert eye to monitor health conditions and spot any changes can help greatly improve your loved one’s quality of life.
Ongoing health conditions can be a constant source of worry for an individual and their friends and family. However, the diligent supervision of an expert carer offers peace of mind and reassurance to all involved.
Learn everything you need to know about Trinity Homecare’s specialist private nursing care at home and how it can support your family.
What is private nursing care at home?
Whilst private at home nursing care at home does not involve being monitored by a registered nurse 24/7, it does mean that the care administered is nurse-led. To explain further, an expert carer with experience managing certain health conditions will be in constant communication with healthcare practitioners in regard to your loved one’s health concerns. Private nursing care at home is more about creating a network of care and health professionals to support an individual’s unique health needs.
Expertly trained carers can perform some of the tasks that nurses commonly carry out, such as catheter, stoma, and wound care, as well as peg feeding and ventilator dependency care. This service can be referred to as complex care, where a specialist carer is matched with an individual living with specific complicated health needs.
What does private nursing care include?
Private nursing care is a type of home care, where an experienced carer will be on hand to support your loved one living with certain health conditions. In order to manage the symptoms and improve your loved one’s quality of life, private nursing care typically includes:
- Management of the specific symptoms associated with certain health conditions
- Specialist understanding and support of a specific health issue
- Monitoring of health conditions and alerting emergency services if required
- Support with personal care, such as bathing, and continence care
- Stoma, catheter, and wound care
- Support with peg feeding and ventilator dependency care
- Meal preparation in line with specific dietary needs
- Assistance with light household tasks
- Arranging healthcare appointments
- Transport and accompaniment to appointments
- Medication management
- Coordination of care in line with an individual’s healthcare team
From dementia care to stroke support, private nursing carers are available who have specific experience supporting individuals living with these conditions and coordinating their healthcare.
For more information about the various conditions Trinity Homecare provides specialist carers for, take a look at our guide on the conditions we care for.
The benefits of private nursing care at home
Whilst nursing care is offered in nursing home environments, there are further benefits to seeking private nursing care in the comfortable surroundings of home. The benefits of private at home nursing care include:
- Receiving private nursing care from a specialist carer
- Peace of mind for family and friends knowing that a loved one is being cared for
- Personalised support, tailored around individual health needs and preferences
- Remaining in the comfortable and familiar surroundings of home
- Staying close to neighbours, family, and friends
- Continuing to live in the local area and being part of the community
- One-to-one support, focusing on your loved one’s health needs
- Flexible live-in care or visiting care options are available
Take a look at our live-in care guide for more information about how live-in care can provide extra support and assistance to a loved one living alone in their own home.
Costs of private nursing care at home
Private nursing care costs at home are similar to those in a care home. However, the added benefits of opting for home nursing care mean that this service can be seen as not only better value for money but also more convenient.
Private nursing care costs are calculated at a weekly price depending on factors such as, whether live-in care or visiting care is required and the individual’s health and personal care needs. These weekly costs are all-inclusive, meaning that there are no additional fees to pay. On the other hand, care homes are known to charge separately for care and accommodation. In addition, there may be other fees to pay for extras a care home may offer like hairdressing, newspapers, therapy appointments, and social events and activities.
With private nursing home care, once the cost of care is agreed upon, there will be no surprise fees or added extras charged. The cost may increase if your loved one’s needs change and require additional support.
The costs of private nursing home care can be covered through self-funding, where you pay for care yourself, or through accessing funding. For more information on the costs of live-in care, visit our helpful financing and funding guide. If you are interested in visiting care charges, take a look at our guide to the cost of visiting home care.
How Trinity Homecare can help
Should your loved one require private nursing care at home to help support their health needs, a fully managed care agency such as Trinity Homecare can help. Trinity Homecare can perfectly match your loved one with an expert private nursing carer who will not only provide support and assistance but also coordinate care with their existing healthcare providers, offering a holistic approach.
Trinity Homecare is a fully managed care agency with an ‘Outstanding’ CQC rating, placing Trinity amongst the top 4% of all nationwide care companies in England. With this in mind, you can rest assured that your loved one will receive the highest standard of care and specialist support.
If you have any questions about arranging care, simply get in touch with our helpful and knowledgeable care team.
Arranging nationwide care with Trinity is straightforward. Simply follow these five steps:
- Call our care team
- Undergo a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your care needs and arrange a care assessment
- After the assessment, a plan of care is created
- A well suited carer is found and placed
- Care can be adapted at any time