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Private Duty Nursing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Focus Family Care provides private duty nursing in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County. Private duty nursing gives one Fort Lauderdale patient the continuous, one-on-one attention of a licensed registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN) for shifts of 8 to 24 hours a day, at home.
Quick Answer
Private duty nursing in Fort Lauderdale is continuous, one-on-one skilled nursing delivered at home by a licensed RN or LPN, usually in shifts of 8 to 24 hours. Focus Family Care provides private duty nursing for medically complex adults and children in Fort Lauderdale, and Florida Medicaid, private insurance, and VA benefits often cover it.
Key Takeaways
- Private duty nursing in Fort Lauderdale is **one-on-one, shift-based** skilled nursing, not short intermittent visits.
- Focus Family Care staffs **RNs and LPNs** for shifts of **8 to 24 hours** a day.
- Private duty nursing supports **medically complex adults and children**, including trach, ventilator, and G-tube patients.
- **Florida Medicaid, private insurance, and VA benefits** often cover private duty nursing.
Private Duty Nursing at Home in Fort Lauderdale
Private duty nursing in Fort Lauderdale places a licensed nurse in the home for a full shift so one medically complex patient receives constant, one-on-one attention. This differs from intermittent skilled nursing visits, which are short physician-ordered visits. Focus Family Care staffs each Fort Lauderdale case with registered nurses and licensed practical nurses, and a registered nurse writes and supervises the care plan. Learn more on the private duty nursing page, or read what is private duty nursing for a plain-language overview.
Fort Lauderdale Private Duty Nursing for Adults and Children
Focus Family Care provides private duty nursing in Fort Lauderdale for both adults and children with complex or around-the-clock medical needs. Nurses care for Fort Lauderdale patients who depend on a tracheostomy or ventilator, a feeding tube, or continuous monitoring for seizures, heart conditions, or breathing problems.
For medically fragile children in Fort Lauderdale, Focus Family Care coordinates private duty nursing with pediatric home care so infants, children, and teens receive skilled nursing at home and, when approved, at school.
How Private Duty Nursing Is Covered in Fort Lauderdale
Florida Medicaid covers private duty nursing for eligible Fort Lauderdale children and adults with complex medical needs through its private duty nursing benefit, including long-term care Medicaid. Many private insurance plans, long-term care insurance policies, and VA benefits also cover private duty nursing, and families can arrange it through private pay. Focus Family Care verifies nursing benefits for free before care begins. See does my insurance cover home health care.
Fort Lauderdale Hospitals and Local Coverage
Focus Family Care provides private duty nursing throughout Fort Lauderdale, including Victoria Park, Las Olas, Rio Vista, and Coral Ridge, and frequently supports patients discharged from Broward Health Medical Center and Holy Cross Health. Focus Family Care also serves the wider Broward County area and provides general home health care in Fort Lauderdale for families who need daily support alongside skilled nursing.
How We Know This
Focus Family Care is a Florida-licensed home health agency and nurse registry (License NR #30211928, HHA #299995403) accredited by ACHC. Guidance on this page is reviewed by the agency's Director of Nursing, and coverage details are verified with each family's insurance before care begins.
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Insurance & Payment
We Accept Medicare, Medicaid, Private Pay, and 100+ Insurance Plans
Focus Family Care accepts Medicare, Florida Medicaid, private pay, and more than 100 private insurance plans, including most long-term care policies. We verify your coverage at no charge before the first visit.
Not sure what your plan covers? Call (561) 693-1311 for free insurance verification, no obligation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is private duty nursing in Fort Lauderdale?
Private duty nursing in Fort Lauderdale is continuous, one-on-one skilled nursing delivered at home by a licensed RN or LPN, usually in shifts of 8 to 24 hours. Focus Family Care provides private duty nursing for medically complex adults and children in Fort Lauderdale.
Does Florida Medicaid cover private duty nursing in Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. Florida Medicaid covers private duty nursing for eligible children and adults with complex medical needs in Fort Lauderdale. Focus Family Care verifies your nursing benefits for free before care begins.
Does private duty nursing in Fort Lauderdale care for children?
Yes. Focus Family Care provides pediatric private duty nursing in Fort Lauderdale for medically fragile infants, children, and teens, including tracheostomy, ventilator, and feeding tube care, at home and, when approved, at school.
How quickly can private duty nursing start in Fort Lauderdale?
Focus Family Care can begin private duty nursing in Fort Lauderdale within 24 hours of an assessment in many cases. Call (561) 693-1311 to arrange nursing care.
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