Skilled nursing · Cook, Lake & McHenry, IL
Skilled nursing,
brought home.
Registered nurses for wound care, IV therapy, medications and recovery after surgery, delivered at your bedside and planned with your doctor.
I'm looking for
Talk to a nurse about what your doctor has ordered. We check your coverage and can usually start within 24 to 48 hours.
Call or fax the referral. Our intake nurse verifies benefits, confirms orders and schedules the start of care visit.
We hire RNs and LPNs who want time to nurse properly, one patient at a time, across three counties.
How care begins
From referral to recovery, in five clear steps.
Referral
Your doctor, hospital or family calls or sends a referral.
Benefits and RN visit
We verify coverage, then a nurse visits within 24 to 48 hours.
Plan of care
Goals and visits agreed with the patient's physician.
Skilled visits
Wound care, IV therapy, medications and more, at home.
Teach and transition
Patient and family leave confident to manage care.
Ten skilled services
Clinical care that usually means a hospital visit.
Every service is delivered by licensed nurses, under a plan of care signed off by the patient's physician.
Comprehensive patient assessments
A full RN visit to understand health, safety and needs.
02Plan of care development and implementation
A written care plan agreed with your physician.
03Medication management and administration
Safe handling of complex or changing medications.
04Wound care and dressing changes
Expert dressing changes that help wounds heal.
05IV antibiotic therapy and infusion services
Finish IV treatment at home instead of in hospital.
06Catheter care
Catheter changes and infection prevention.
07Ostomy care
Pouch changes, skin care and daily confidence.
08Pain assessment and management
Measured pain checks and a plan that works.
09Post operative care
Nursing support for a safe recovery after surgery.
10Patient and caregiver education
Teaching so families can manage care with confidence.
Conditions we often support
Quick check
Is skilled nursing at home right for you?
Answer four questions. It takes 20 seconds and nothing is sent anywhere.
Have you or your loved one recently left hospital, rehab or had surgery?
Is there a wound, IV line, catheter or ostomy that needs care?
Have medications been started or changed recently?
Does leaving home take a lot of effort or help from someone?
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For patients and families
Recover in your own bed, with a nurse who knows you.
- The same small team of nurses visit after visit
- Updates for family members you choose
- Coverage explained before care starts
For physicians and discharge planners
Send a referral. We take it from there.
- Intake by phone or secure fax
- Benefits verified before the first visit
- Start of care within 24 to 48 hours
- Clinical updates to the ordering provider
Where we visit
Three counties. One standard of care.
Tap a county
And surrounding communities. Don't see your town? Call us.
Check your addressPaying for care
We check your coverage before the first visit.
Skilled nursing ordered by a doctor is often covered. Our intake team confirms your benefits and explains any cost in plain language.
Questions families ask
Good to know.
Still unsure? A nurse will answer your questions by phone, with no obligation.
What is the difference between home health and home care?
Home health means skilled nursing ordered by a doctor: wound care, IV therapy, medications and similar clinical care. Home care usually means help with bathing, meals and companionship. CaringSoul provides skilled nursing.
Do I need a doctor's order?
Yes. Skilled nursing is provided under physician orders. If you don't have one yet, call us and we will help you talk to your doctor.
How soon can a nurse come?
Once we have the referral and orders, a registered nurse usually visits within 24 to 48 hours.
How long do visits last?
Most visits last 30 to 60 minutes. How often we visit depends on the plan of care agreed with your doctor.
Coming home from hospital soon?
Call before discharge and we can have a nurse ready for the first day home.