What is Private Duty Care?

Private duty services provide care for individuals who need assistance with daily living within the comfort, security, and privacy of their own home. These services facilitate rehabilitation and foster independence. They help create and maintain a safe living environment for individuals who choose to remain in their home. It strives to eliminate unnecessary institutionalization by providing the physical, emotional and social care to individuals. At the same time, private duty services provide comfort and reassurance to their families.

Patients in a hospital or skilled nursing facility must request Great Lakes Senior Care to avoid being discharged to another home health care provider who may not offer the extensive services or superior quality provided by Great Lakes Senior Care

Types of Private Duty Care

Home Health Aides and Homemakers
House keeping
Meal planning and preparation
Grooming and personal hygiene
Transportation to doctor’s appointments, church and social events
Assistance with errands
Grocery shopping
Laundry and light housekeeping
Medication reminders provided to individual
Assistance with accurate record keeping
Reading and conversation
Companionship
Pet care
Nursing care
Physical, occupational and speech therapy
Medical social work
Dietician counseling
Many other services to assist you

Who Pays for Private Duty Care?

Services can be paid privately by any person, company, trust officer, or family member for private duty services not otherwise covered by an insurance company, private duty health care insurance, long-term care insurance, Medicare or Medicaid. Great Lakes Senior Care accepts most private insurances and most major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express).