Skilled nursing care at home is typically recommended for patients who require ongoing medical care and attention but prefer to remain in their own homes instead of a hospital or nursing facility. This can include patients recovering from surgery, those with chronic illnesses, or those who require palliative care.

We offer short and long term care with a wide range of services based on your family’s needs. We have a tiered system of care providers to fit any family budget. Our people-centered approach involves working with patients, their families and the healthcare team, to develop and implement care plans based on our assessment of the patient that address both the physical and emotional needs of patients with the goal of optimal health outcomes and well-being.

Services include but are not limited to the following: 

• Monitoring of vital signs 
• Medication management including reminders and support in taking required medication as prescribed by the patients care team
• More specialized services such as wound management, elderly/geriatric care, post-discharge and stroke recovery care, Alzheimer’s and other dementia support, as described below
• Respite care for a few hours a day to a few days a week or month, providing family members time to take care of themselves to promote their own self-care
• Personal care services including bathing, use of toilet, grooming, and transfers to support mobility, allowing our patients to remain as autonomous and independent as possible
• Errands and transportation including picking up medications, groceries and shopping, accompaniment and transport to appointments or social gatherings, light housekeeping

Skilled nursing care at home can help patients maintain their independence, avoid hospital readmissions, and improve their overall quality of life. Notably, many private insurance plans typically cover skilled nursing care at home, making it an affordable option for many patients.

What Is Home Nursing Care?

 Through our skilled nursing care at home, Derby’s DHA-licensed nurses, healthcare assistants, and caregivers offer services in the comfort of your home and take care of you and your family members. We can provide a variety of services tailored to your needs, including elderly care, palliative care, post-surgery support, chronic disease management, care for bedridden patients, or clinically complex cases that require long-term care. Our experienced and qualified nursing professionals develop personalized care plans with our multidisciplinary team, including physicians and physiotherapists, to support physical, emotional, and mental healing and well-being. Home nursing care can be provided short-term, long-term, daily, or weekly.

In addition to ongoing care, we offer IV infusions, lab tests, doctor-on-call, and physiotherapy to provide comprehensive care in the comfort of patients’ homes.

Why Derby?

At Derby, we envision transforming home-based healthcare by setting a new standard for convenient, affordable, high-quality care. As such, we pride ourselves in personalized care delivered with empathy and integrity. Home nursing is no different: We have a team of licensed nurses who are highly skilled and trained in the DHA-approved Hayat Institute in Dubai.

We also ensure that your specific demands and requests are met, listening to you and including you every step of the way. We also believe in continuity of care, and the same team is assigned to work with a patient throughout their healing journey, allowing us to foster a strong therapeutic relationship.