Nurse Directed Home Care
Many families begin feeling overwhelmed when an aging loved one starts struggling with important daily routines like remembering medications, managing diabetes, following discharge instructions, or keeping up with meals and personal care. These changes can create stress, safety concerns, and constant worry for spouses and adult children trying to manage everything on their own.
Our trained Care Professionals help families across Kendallville, Angola, Auburn, Warsaw, Columbia City, LaGrange, and surrounding Northeast Indiana communities provide reliable support at home while helping older adults maintain comfort, dignity, and independence whenever possible.
Confident, Personalized Care at Home
As health needs become more complex, many families worry about how to safely manage care at home while balancing work, distance, and everyday responsibilities. Our trained Care Professionals work alongside nurse oversight to provide personalized support for older adults living with chronic health conditions across Kendallville, Angola, Auburn, Warsaw, Columbia City, LaGrange, and surrounding Northeast Indiana communities.
We help support older adults living with conditions such as:
• Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
• Diabetes
• Parkinson’s disease
• Heart failure and cardiac conditions
• COPD and respiratory conditions
• Arthritis and mobility limitations
• Depression and isolation-related concerns
• Recovery after hospitalization, surgery, or rehabilitation
Our nurse-directed care services may include support with:
Medication Support
• Assistance with medication routines and administration support as permitted
• Medication reminders and observation
• Assistance with prescribed oral medication preparation
Vital Signs Monitoring
• Taking and documenting vital signs
• Reporting concerns or changes to the supervising nurse
Wound Care Support
• Assistance with simple wound care and dressing support
• Bathing assistance when wounds or skin concerns are present
• Ostomy-related support and observation
Diabetes and Glucose Support
• Blood sugar monitoring and recording
• Support with insulin routines as directed
• Assistance maintaining consistent daily routines and meals
INR Monitoring
• In-home INR testing support
• Documentation and nurse communication regarding results
Incontinence and Catheter Care
• Catheter drainage support
• Ostomy and stoma-related assistance
• Support with bowel and toileting routines
Oxygen Therapy Support
• Oxygen monitoring and prescribed flow adjustments
• Observation for breathing or respiratory concerns
Feeding Tube Support
• Feeding tube nutrition support
• Medication and tube flushing assistance
• Dressing support around feeding tube sites
Foot and Nail Care
• Basic foot and nail care assistance
• Monitoring skin integrity and foot-related concerns
Physical Therapy and Mobility Support
• Assistance following therapy-related routines at home
• Encouragement with safe movement and mobility exercises
• Helping reduce fall risks and overexertion
For many families in rural communities, having dependable support at home can help reduce hospital readmissions, caregiver burnout, and the stress of managing complex care needs alone.
Talk with our local Home Instead team about creating a personalized care plan that fits your loved one’s health needs, routine, and goals for remaining safely at home.
Home Care Made Just For You
Choosing care for an aging loved one is a big decision, and many families aren’t sure where to start. Whether you’re dealing with a recent hospitalization, increasing safety concerns at home, dementia progression, or caregiver burnout, our free no-obligation Care Consultation can help you better understand your options.
We work with families across Kendallville, Angola, Auburn, Warsaw, Columbia City, LaGrange, and surrounding Northeast Indiana communities to create personalized care plans based on each family’s situation, schedule, and goals. Our local team is here to answer questions, talk through concerns, and help you decide what type of in-home support may be the best fit for your loved one.
