Private duty nursing · Columbia, Missouri
Registered nurses, at home, for the dedicated care you need.
Whether someone is coming home after surgery, needs more help as the years go on, or is nearing the end of life, our registered nurses care for you at home. We are a small, nurse-led team serving Columbia and the surrounding area, so care stays steady and personal.
Contact UsCall us
(573) 203 3210To talk through your situation and determine what care and schedule is needed.
The care we provide
Care at home, for the times it matters.
Hospice and end-of-life support
Hospice sends a visiting team. Our nurses cover the hours in between, including overnight, working alongside the hospice team and your physicians.
Recovery after surgery or a hospital stay
The first days home are when medications get confused and incisions need watching. A registered nurse through those days, until the recovery no longer needs one.
Ongoing elder care at home
For someone managing at home who now needs more help than family can give. Registered nurses for the hours a household cannot cover on its own.
What our nurses do
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Medication management
The right medication at the right time, tracked and reconciled.
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Wound and incision care
Dressings changed and healing watched by someone trained to spot trouble early.
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Monitoring and vital signs
Changes noticed and reported before they become emergencies.
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Personal care and comfort
Bathing, mobility, meals and company, given with the same attention as the clinical work.
How it works
It begins with a call or an inquiry.
An in-home assessment
A registered nurse visits your home, meets everyone involved in care, and reviews medications, history, and what the days actually look like.
A care plan and schedule
Shifts from 5 hours up to 24 hours a day, set around what the situation needs.
Your nurses, matched
We choose nurses whose experience fits, and check in regularly as care continues.
Updates you can count on
Ongoing communication about how each day went and anything that changes.
Our team
A small team, on purpose.
We keep our team small and choose every nurse ourselves. The same few nurses come to your home, learn your routines, and notice when something changes. You are never explaining things to a stranger.
Elizabeth Schmidt, RN
Co-founder and Chief Nursing Officer
She spent seven years in emergency departments in mid-Missouri and across the country. She saw how hard it was for families to find excellent nursing at home, and set out to build it here in Columbia.
Fees
Private pay, starting at $80 an hour.
Shifts start at 5 hours and can extend to 24/7 care. The rate for your household depends on the hours and the care involved. We do an initial care assessment then provide our recommendation. We do not bill insurance, Medicare or Medicaid.
Where we work
Columbia, Ashland and surrounding areas.
Discretion
- No marked vehicles at your home.
- Billing can go to a family member, an assistant or a business manager.
- Every nurse signs a confidentiality agreement.
For referring professionals
Referring a patient?
Discharge planners, hospice teams, physicians and attorneys in Columbia and across Boone County can call us directly. We arrange the in-home assessment with the family and, with their permission, keep you informed.
Questions
Anything not covered here, call (573) 203 3210 and ask.
Payment
Do you take insurance, Medicare or Medicaid?
No. Our care is private pay. Some long-term care insurance policies reimburse private duty nursing, and we can provide itemized statements for your claim.
What does it cost?
Care starts at $80 an hour. Your rate depends on the hours and the care involved, and we will tell you on the first call.
What our nurses do
What can your nurses help with?
Medication management, wound and incision care, monitoring and vital signs, and personal care such as bathing, mobility and meals. Every plan starts from an in-home assessment, so the care fits the person.
Do you replace hospice or our doctor?
No. Our nurses work alongside your hospice team and physicians, covering the hours they cannot. We keep them informed with your permission.
Scheduling
Is there a minimum?
Shifts start at 5 hours. Care can extend up to 24 hours a day, depending on what the situation needs.
How soon can care start?
It depends on the assessment and the schedule you need. Call us and we will give you a realistic answer on the first call.
Our nurses
Who are your nurses?
Every nurse is a registered nurse, licensed in Missouri, insured and background-checked. We keep our team small and choose each nurse ourselves.
Will we see the same nurses?
Yes. We match a small group of nurses to your household and keep them with you, so care stays consistent. If you would like a different nurse, we will arrange one.
Inquire
Tell us how to reach you.
We will call you back to talk through what you need. If you would rather talk now, call us at (573) 203 3210.
What happens next
- We call you back and talk it through.
- A registered nurse visits the home for an assessment.
- We recommend a plan, a schedule and a rate.