ComForCare Home Care provides nursing support for clients with wounds, surgical incisions, pressure injuries, skin breakdown, or other wound-related concerns. Our nursing team can assist with wound observation, dressing changes, skin integrity monitoring, and reporting changes that may require follow-up.

Wound care support may include:

• Dressing changes based on the client’s care plan
• Monitoring for redness, swelling, drainage, odour, pain, or other changes
• Support with surgical wounds, pressure injuries, and skin tears
• Pressure injury prevention strategiesSkin integrity checks
• Documentation of wound status and care provided
• Communication with family members or health professionals when concerns arise

This service can be especially helpful for clients recovering from surgery, those with limited mobility, or individuals at risk of pressure injuries.

Some clients may require IV-related nursing care at home as part of their treatment plan. Our nursing team can provide support with IV therapy and infusion-related care where appropriate and within professional scope.

IV and infusion support may include:

• IV infusion monitoring
• IV hydration support, where appropriate
• IV antibiotic support, where ordered
• Infusion pump monitoring
• Observation of the IV site
• Monitoring for discomfort, swelling, redness, leakage, or other concerns
• Documentation of care provided
• Communication of concerns to the appropriate health professional

This service may be helpful for clients who require short-term or ongoing infusion-related care at home.

Medication needs can become more complex when a client is managing multiple prescriptions, injections, chronic conditions, or post-hospital recovery. Our nursing team can provide medication support to help promote safety, consistency, and peace of mind.

Medication support may include:

• Medication administration by qualified nursing staff
• Insulin support and blood glucose-related care
• Injectable medications, where appropriate
• Monitoring for side effects or changes in condition
• Medication schedule support
• Documentation of medications administered
• Communication of medication-related concerns
• Support for clients who require more assistance than basic medication reminders

This service is especially helpful for clients with diabetes, chronic illness, post-surgical needs, or situations where family members are uncomfortable managing medications on their own.

Regular monitoring can help families stay informed and support early identification of changes in a client’s condition. Our nursing team can monitor key health indicators and document changes over time.

Vitals monitoring may include:

• Blood pressure checks
• Pulse monitoring
• Temperature checks
• Oxygen saturation monitoring
• Respiratory rate monitoring
• Blood glucose monitoring, where appropriate
• Pain level checks
• Weight monitoring, where appropriate
• General condition checks
• Observation for changes in alertness, breathing, appetite, mobility, or comfort

This service can be helpful for clients recovering after hospitalization, living with chronic illness, or needing closer health observation at home.

The period after a hospital stay or surgery can be stressful for both clients and families. Private Duty Nursing can help support a smoother transition home by providing nursing observation, care plan support, and early identification of possible concerns.

Post-hospital and post-surgical care may include

Nursing support after discharge

• Wound checks and dressing changes
• Vitals monitoring
• Medication administration or monitoring
• Pain level observation
• Monitoring for signs of infection or complications
• Support with mobility-related safety concerns
• Communication with family members regarding recovery progress
• Coordination with the client’s broader care team where appropriate

This service is ideal for clients who are returning home after surgery, hospitalization, rehabilitation, or a change in health status.

Clients with a tracheostomy often require careful monitoring and skilled support. Our nursing team can provide tracheostomy-related care to support breathing, comfort, hygiene, and safety at home.

Tracheostomy care may include:

• Tracheostomy site care
• Stoma care and monitoring
• Suctioning support, where appropriate
• Monitoring for changes in breathing or comfort
• Observation for redness, drainage, swelling, or irritation
• Equipment checks
• Documentation of care provided
• Communication of concerns to family or health professionals

This service is intended for clients with more complex respiratory needs who require skilled nursing support at home.

For clients living with ongoing health conditions, nursing support at home can help monitor changes, support routines, and provide families with added reassurance.

Chronic disease support may include nursing care for clients living with:

• Diabetes
• COPD or respiratory conditions
• Heart disease
• Congestive heart failure
• Hypertension
• Neurological conditions
• Mobility-related complications
• Complex age-related health needs

Chronic disease monitoring may include:

• Vitals monitoring
• Blood glucose monitoring, where appropriate
• Medication support
• Symptom observation
• Monitoring for changes in breathing, swelling, pain, appetite, mobility, or energy level
• Documentation and family updates
• Escalation of concerns when needed

This service helps families feel more confident that changes in health are being noticed and communicated in a timely manner.

Catheter and continence needs can affect comfort, dignity, hygiene, and quality of life. Our nursing team can provide respectful and discreet support for clients requiring catheter or continence-related care.

Catheter and continence care may include:

• Catheter care and hygiene support
• Monitoring urinary output and changes
• Observation for discomfort, leakage, odour, cloudy urine, or other concerns
• Catheter changes where appropriate and within nursing scope
• Support with continence-related routines
• Skin integrity monitoring
• Documentation and reporting of concerns

This service can be especially helpful for clients with mobility limitations, neurological conditions, post-surgical needs, or ongoing bladder-related care requirements.

Clients with an ostomy may require support with pouch changes, skin care, comfort, and confidence. Our nursing team can provide respectful care that supports dignity, independence, and comfort.

Ostomy care may include:

• Colostomy, ileostomy, or urostomy support
• Ostomy pouch changes
• Skin care around the stoma
• Monitoring for irritation, leakage, odour, bleeding, or discomfort
• Support with supplies and routine care
• Documentation of changes or concerns
• Education and reassurance for clients and families

This service can be valuable for clients who are newly adjusting to an ostomy or need ongoing assistance with ostomy care at home.

For clients who require ventilator support at home, skilled nursing care can provide important monitoring, observation, and assistance with ventilator-related routines.

Home ventilator support may include:

• Monitoring ventilator function
• Checking alarms and equipment status
• Observing breathing patterns and comfort
• Monitoring oxygen saturation
• Suctioning support, where appropriate
• Tracheostomy-related support, where applicable
• Documentation of care and observations
• Escalation of concerns according to the care plan

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Clients with feeding tubes may require nursing support to help maintain comfort, safety, and proper care routines. Our nursing team can assist with feeding tube-related care based on the client’s needs and care plan.

Feeding tube support may include:

• Feeding tube site care
• Monitoring the tube site for redness, leakage, irritation, or discomfort
• Tube flushing support
• Feeding assistance, where appropriate
• Pump monitoring
• Positioning reminders during and after feeding
• Documentation of feeding support provided
• Reporting concerns to family or health professionals

This service may support clients who have difficulty swallowing, neurological conditions, complex medical needs, or nutritional support requirements.

Respiratory care at home can help clients who require oxygen, breathing treatments, airway support, or monitoring related to respiratory conditions. Our nursing team can provide support based on the client’s care plan and clinical needs.

Respiratory support may include:

• Oxygen therapy monitoring
• Oxygen saturation checks
• Nebulizer support
• CPAP or BiPAP assistance
• Suctioning support, where appropriate
• Monitoring for shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, or changes in breathing
• Home ventilator support, where appropriate
• Equipment checks and reporting concerns
• Documentation of respiratory status

This service can be helpful for clients with COPD, respiratory illness, neurological conditions, tracheostomy needs, or ventilator-related care requirements.

ComForCare Home Care can provide compassionate nursing support for clients and families during serious illness, advanced illness, or end-of-life care. The focus is on comfort, dignity, symptom observation, and family peace of mind.

Palliative nursing support may include:

• Comfort-focused nursing care
• Pain and symptom monitoring
• Medication support, where appropriate
• Vitals and health status checks
• Skin care and positioning support
• Family reassurance and communication
• Support with changes in condition

This service helps families feel supported during a sensitive and emotional time while allowing clients to remain in a familiar and comfortable environment.

A strong care plan begins with understanding the client’s health needs, personal preferences, family concerns, and safety risks. Our nursing team can help assess needs, develop care plans, and provide ongoing oversight.

Nursing assessment and oversight may include:

• Initial nursing assessment
• Review of health needs and care goals
• Development of a personalized nursing care plan
• Ongoing reassessments as needs change
• Caregiver guidance and task direction
• Monitoring care quality and documentation
• Family updates, where appropriate
• Identification of changes that may require follow-up

This service helps ensure care is organized, personalized, and responsive to the client’s changing needs.

Private Duty Nursing may be helpful for individuals who:

• Are being discharged from hospital and need support at home
• Are recovering from surgery, illness, or injury
• Have wounds, pressure injuries, or surgical sites
• Need medication administration, insulin, or injection support
• Require monitoring of blood pressure, oxygen levels, blood sugar, or other health indicators
• Live with chronic conditions such as diabetes, COPD, heart disease, or hypertension
• Need catheter, ostomy, feeding tube, or tracheostomy support
• Require respiratory support or ventilator-related care
• Need palliative or end-of-life care at home
• Require more medical oversight than regular home support can provide
• Want to remain safely and comfortably at home

You may want to consider Private Duty Nursing if your loved one:

• Has recently returned home from hospital
• Has a wound, catheter, ostomy, feeding tube, tracheostomy, or other medical care need
• Needs insulin, injections, or medication administration
• Has changing health needs that require closer monitoring
• Is becoming more medically complex at home
• Has frequent emergency visits or health concerns
• Needs support that family caregivers are not comfortable providing
• Wants to stay at home but requires skilled nursing care