An extra helping hand from NMC Health
You don’t have to go at life alone. When you need a little extra help around the house or assistance with daily activities, NMC Health Private Duty is here for you.
We know how important it is for you to stay independent. Let our compassionate team care for your daily needs like getting dressed, bathing or other personal care. Our team succeeds when we help you thrive in the comfort of your own home.
Create freedom for yourself by hiring our home care workers to come clean your house once a month, help prepare meals each week or do your laundry.
When you need some extra support, we have built a community to rally around you. Our services are available daily, weekly, monthly or as needed. You can make changes to your schedule any time.
If you need a little extra help after surgery, or want someone to come and set up your medicines each month, our private duty services just might be the perfect fit for you!
NMC Health also offers home health care services for those looking for skilled care in Kansas.
If you have a medical emergency, call 911 or visit the NMC Health Medical Center Emergency Department.
What we offer
When you team up with NMC Health Private Duty services, you become part of our family. We’re here for you for whatever you need, including assistance with:
- Daily activities and mobility such as transfers and walking assistance
- Dressing
- Bathing, showering and toileting
- Personal care and hygiene
- Nail and foot care
- Companionship and coordination of community involvement
- Housekeeping
- Running errands
- Meal prep
- Medicine reminders
- Safety education and fall prevention
- Registered Nurse (RN) medicine set-up
- Postpartum care
- Alzheimer’s and dementia care
FAQs
Private duty care is typically paid privately, out of pocket. However, some private insurances and long-term care insurances will help cover private duty services. If you have questions or want to learn more about how private duty services can help you or your loved one, call us at 316.283.8221.
Private duty services are services that are not typically covered under insurance. They are private services that help people with day-to-day activities such as bathing, dressing, housework and running errands.
When you team up with NMC Health Private Duty, you can be sure that you are in good hands. Our friendly staff will take care of you and help you with regular daily activities like:
- Grooming and bathing
- Laundry and dishes
- Cleaning house
- Cooking, shopping for groceries and meal preparation
- Arranging transportation to and from events and appointments
- Compaionship and caregiving activities
Home health care involves a registered nurse or other skilled care worker to come to your home to provide medical care or medicine management. These skilled services are done by someone who is specially trained in your area of need.
No. Anyone can sign up for private duty services. Since it’s a pay-as-you-go or out-of-pocket expense not usually covered by insurance, you can use our private duty services regardless of age.
If you have questions about any of the services we provide on the private duty or home care spectrum, please give us a call at (316) 283-8220 to speak with one of our expert staff members.
NMC Health Private Duty serves the South Central Kansas region including (but not limited to) Newton, North Newton, Hesston, Goessel, Moundridge, Halstead, Hillsboro, Marion, Sedgwick, Walton, Park City, Bel Aire, Valley Center, Bentley, Whitewater, Elbing, Peabody and Burns areas.
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