Pediatric In-Home Nursing Care

In-home pediatric nursing care provides families with greater peace of mind, knowing their children are being cared for at home, in comfortable, familiar surroundings by qualified professionals. BrightStar^® Home Care is staffed with experienced and compassionate pediatric nurses who can deliver complex in-home care to your infants, babies and children. Our dedicated team also provides care for special needs children.

Individualized Pediatric Home Care Services

Our Registered Nurse (RN) develops and oversees a personalized plan of care for your infant, baby or child to meet their unique needs. We call it: A Higher Standard^®.

Our pediatric nursing services and specialties include (but are not limited to):

• Neonatal nursing and care for premature infants
• Complex intravenous therapy (medicine provided through an IV)
• Feeding tubes, catheter care or ostomy care
• Tracheostomy or ventilator care
• Medication administration
• Pediatric oncology (cancer)
• Cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions (heart and lung)
• Chronic conditions
• Emotional and behavioral disorders (autism, ADHD, ODD, OCD, anxiety, etc.)
• Infectious diseases
• Genetic, congenital and neurological disorders (Down syndrome, cystic fibrosis, etc.) 

*Pediatric skilled nursing services availability varies by location. Contact your local BrightStar Home Care agency for a full list of available services.

Empowering Pediatric Caregivers with Expert Guidance

Families with children who need ongoing medical care can rely on BrightStar Care^® to provide knowledgeable, compassionate hands-on education to help them navigate caring for their child at home. As an integral part of your child’s care team, BrightStar Care pediatric nurses show families how to manage medical devices and administer medications at home. 

When family caregivers receive expert guidance from pediatric home care professionals, they’re empowered to manage as much of their child’s care as possible from home. By learning to manage medical devices and administering medications at home, family members can feel more confident and capable in their role as a caregiver.

Navigating Insurance Coverage for Pediatric Care

If you’re the parent of a child with special needs or who is recovering from an illness or injury, you have multiple options to help offset the cost of pediatric in-home care. Whether you plan to use a private pay solution, health insurance, or military benefits, we’re here to help you explore all available options. It may seem confusing and complex, but our team has deep experience helping families navigate funding options every day. With BrightStar Care, we’ll help you understand what payment options are available to you and make sure your child receives A Higher Standard of care.

Pediatric Home Care Frequently Asked Questions

At BrightStar Care, we recognize that every family’s needs are unique. We specialize in creating a support team to ensure your child receives quality care at home. From premature newborns, all the way up to children and teens with special needs, our pediatric in-home care team is committed to your family’s safety, comfort and care. We’re here to answer your questions and offer greater peace of mind around the care your child will receive at home.

What types of pediatric conditions does BrightStar Care specialize in?

BrightStar Care pediatric care staff has experience with a wide range of conditions and needs. Our team includes skilled pediatric and neonatal nurses with expertise in providing care and support for children with disabilities such as cerebral palsy, seizures and genetic disorders. We also offer professional in-home support for children with special needs, such as learning disabilities, traumatic birth injuries, brain injuries, blindness, limited mobility and hearing loss. We can also help care for your child during recovery for temporary conditions, including transitioning from hospital to home care.

How do you personalize care plans for each child?

Every child has their own unique needs. BrightStar Care has expertise in creating custom care plans that support those needs. We’ll work with you and your child’s various healthcare providers to create a personalized, coordinated care plan that ensures consistency and continuity of treatment. Our nurse-led care and RN oversight means you have medical experts with you every step of the way.

What qualifications do BrightStar Care pediatric nurses have?

BrightStar Care in-home pediatric nurses must be properly licensed in the state where they provide care, as well as complete ongoing training on a regular basis. We have a rigorous hiring and training process to ensure all pediatric in-home care providers meet A Higher Standard of care.

How does BrightStar Care^® ensure my child’s safety and comfort at home?

BrightStar Care is committed to providing expert care to children and their families who require in-home care. All BrightStar Care pediatric in-home care staff members are thoroughly vetted and undergo a rigorous hiring process, initial training and ongoing education requirements.

Is BrightStar Care available 24/7, including weekends and holidays?

BrightStar Care works to ensure that your family receives consistent, quality care any time you need it – including on holidays, weekends or round-the-clock. In the event that a specific caregiver is sick or needs a day off, we’ll communicate with you as soon as possible to confirm coverage for that caregiver. We keep a consistent on-call staff, swiftly manage shift changes, and make sure our clients receive quality care, no matter what staffing changes may occur.

Caring for Your Child, Supporting Your Family

Every parent worries for their child’s care and safety. Families with children who need in-home care deserve added peace of mind, knowing their child is able to receive quality care from compassionate professionals in familiar surroundings. BrightStar Care’s pediatric in-home nursing staff is committed to child safety and family support 24/7 every day of the year. It is not just a service we provide; it’s an honor and a privilege to support you.