Critical Skilled Nursing
Hands-on medical care and monitoring for complex needs at home
Care Guided By Nurses Through Changing Medical Needs
Critical Skilled Nursing provides advanced medical support for people with serious or ongoing health conditions. Licensed nurses provide treatments, monitor changes, and stay in close contact with doctors, helping manage day-to-day medical needs while supporting each person’s safety, comfort, and daily routine.
To qualify for Critical Skilled Nursing, a few basic requirements apply:
Complex Medical Needs
Individuals requiring ongoing clinical care, monitoring, or treatment for serious or chronic health conditions at home.
MassHealth Member
Individuals enrolled in MassHealth may qualify for services based on coverage and medical necessity requirements.
Home-Based Care Setting
Individuals are able to receive care safely at home with support from nurses and caregivers.
What to Expect from Our Nurses
Our nurses provide careful, hands-on support based on each person’s needs, following care plans, watching for changes, and keeping communication clear between patients, families, and doctors.
- Pain management support
- Blood draws and specimen collection
- Diabetes education and management
- Medication teaching and monitoring
- IV therapy and infusion care
- Pre-operative and post-operative care
- Wound care, including VAC therapy
- Monitoring vital signs and condition changes
- Tracheostomy care
- Feeding tube (G/J tube) care
- Ostomy and catheter care
- Pleural tube care
- Care for individuals with serious or terminal illness
Build Your Nursing Career with Meaningful, In-home Clinical Care
If you’re a nurse or medical professional seeking purposeful, patient-centered work, explore our opportunities to provide skilled care in a supportive, home-based setting.
Our benefits include:
- Health and dental insurance for full-time employees
- 401(k) retirement plan with Safe Harbor and profit-sharing contributions
- Competitive pay and consistent scheduling
- Opportunities for professional growth
- Meaningful, patient-focused work
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers about our services, coverage, and how to begin.
Visit frequency depends on the care plan, physician orders, and the medical needs of each patient.
Care plans are checked regularly and updated as a person’s condition, treatment needs, or doctor’s guidance change.
If you’re referring a family member, friend, or patient, simply complete our referral form. Our team will follow up to guide you on the next steps and help determine eligibility.
Services are available to MassHealth-eligible members based on medical necessity and program requirements.
Start by confirming MassHealth Standard eligibility and gathering basic details about care needs and living arrangements. Once you’re ready, complete our form or contact us by phone, email, or fax to begin the process.
Need more answers?
Our team is ready to discuss your specific situation.
How to Get Started
We support MassHealth-eligible members who need help remaining independent at home, including elderly patients, individuals recovering from illness or surgery, and those living with disabilities.
Our process is simple and straightforward:
1. Prepare Basic Care Information
Before reaching out, please gather details about care needs, living situation, and support requirements.
2. Complete an Assessment
A care manager will meet with members to complete a full assessment and determine eligibility.
3. Receive a Personalized Care Plan
If the member is eligible, our team will create a care plan for their needs and level of support.
Complete Our Quick Form to Find a Caregiver
Our team will review your information and reach out to help you take the next step.
Refer Someone You Care About
If you would like to refer a person or know someone who could use our services, please let us know and we will contact them soon.
