Home care services in Port St. Lucie provide personalized assistance for older adults and other individuals who want to remain in familiar surroundings while receiving help with everyday activities.
Horizon Care Services offers private-duty home care based on each client’s routines, abilities, personal preferences, home environment and requested schedule. Assistance may include companionship, personal care, meal preparation, mobility support, transportation, medication reminders, household tasks and respite for family caregivers.
Care is coordinated through our North Palm Beach office at 784 US Highway 1. Lucie. Services are coordinated by our team and delivered directly in clients’ homes throughout our licensed St. Lucie County service area.
Port St. Lucie covers an extensive residential area, with homes and communities located throughout St. Lucie West, Tradition, Riverland and other parts of the city. When adult children live elsewhere or family members balance caregiving with work and household responsibilities, coordinating consistent help can become difficult.
Horizon Care Services creates individualized care arrangements for clients living in:
Single-family homes
Condominiums
Gated communities
Active-adult communities
Apartments
Assisted-living residences when supplemental private-duty care is permitted
Other residential settings within the licensed service area
Care is provided in the client’s residence. Service availability depends on the location, requested schedule, care plan and availability of appropriately qualified care professionals.
Every family’s circumstances are different. Some clients need only a few scheduled hours of assistance, while others require daily, overnight or more extensive support.
Common reasons families contact Horizon include:
An older adult lives alone and needs help with everyday routines
A spouse is providing increasing amounts of care
Adult children live outside Port St. Lucie
A client is returning home after hospitalization or rehabilitation
Bathing, dressing or grooming has become difficult
Mobility or balance has changed
Memory loss is affecting routines and household safety
Meal preparation has become challenging
A family caregiver needs scheduled respite
Transportation to appointments or errands is needed
A client needs temporary assistance after a procedure
Overnight or 24-hour support is being considered
Families do not have to wait for an emergency before arranging care. Planning earlier can provide time to review the home environment, establish routines and find an appropriate caregiver match.
Living alone or spending long periods without company can make daily life feel isolating.
A caregiver may provide:
Conversation and companionship
Help maintaining familiar routines
Reading, games and hobbies
Assistance staying connected with family and friends
Accompaniment on approved outings
Support with correspondence and household organization
A reassuring presence while family members are away
Companionship does not include professional counseling or mental health treatment.
Learn more about companion care for seniors.
Changes in strength, balance, mobility or memory may make personal-care activities more difficult.
Depending on the assessment and plan of care, assistance may include:
Bathing
Dressing
Grooming
Toileting and hygiene
Incontinence care
Oral-care reminders
Getting comfortably settled in bed or a chair
Help maintaining preferred morning and evening routines
Personal care is provided with attention to privacy, dignity and the client’s preferences.
Review Horizon’s personal home care services for additional information.
A caregiver can help make meals more manageable by:
Preparing simple meals and snacks
Grocery shopping
Following written dietary instructions
Providing hydration reminders
Preparing food for later meals
Cleaning the kitchen after meal preparation
Offering permitted eating assistance
Caregivers do not create medical diets or diagnose or treat swallowing problems, dehydration, malnutrition or unintended weight loss. These concerns should be reported to an appropriate healthcare professional.
A caregiver may assist a client with walking, transfers and repositioning when those services are included in the approved care plan.
Assistance may involve:
Walking between rooms
Moving between a bed and chair
Toileting transfers
Entering or exiting a vehicle
Positioning a walker or wheelchair
Repositioning for everyday comfort
Keeping commonly used pathways clear
Caregivers use only transfer techniques and equipment for which they have the appropriate training and authorization.
New or worsening mobility problems should be evaluated by a physician, physical therapist or another qualified healthcare professional.
A caregiver may provide medication reminders according to an established schedule and written instructions.
Unless an appropriately licensed professional is assigned and the service is authorized, caregivers do not:
Prescribe medication
Change dosages
Decide whether medication should be withheld
Evaluate side effects
Determine whether a medication is effective
Independently administer medication
Medication questions should be directed to the client’s physician, nurse or pharmacist.
Maintaining the home may become more difficult when someone is experiencing fatigue or reduced mobility.
Depending on the care arrangement, assistance may include:
Washing dishes
Light laundry
Changing bed linens
Light vacuuming
Taking out household trash
Organizing frequently used belongings
Wiping commonly used surfaces
Keeping ordinary household clutter away from walkways
These services are intended to support the client’s everyday comfort and do not include heavy cleaning, repairs or professional home maintenance.
Port St. Lucie’s residential areas, medical offices and shopping destinations can be separated by considerable driving distances. When included in the care arrangement, a caregiver may provide transportation or accompaniment for:
Medical appointments
Therapy appointments
Pharmacy visits
Grocery shopping
Hair appointments
Routine errands
Approved social activities
Family visits
The client must be appropriate for transportation in a nonmedical vehicle. Horizon Care Services does not provide ambulance, emergency or medical transportation.
Home care in Port St. Lucie may be arranged for:
Hourly daytime visits
Recurring weekly assistance
Evening care
Overnight assistance
Short-term recovery support
Live-in care
Multiple caregiver shifts
24-hour support
The appropriate schedule depends on the client’s assessment, requested services, home environment and caregiver availability.
Families can review hourly home care options or learn more about private-duty home care.
Returning home after hospitalization, rehabilitation or an emergency-room visit may create temporary support needs.
A caregiver may assist with:
Transportation home when arranged
Meal preparation
Grocery and pharmacy errands
Personal care
Mobility assistance
Medication reminders
Follow-up appointment reminders
Light housekeeping
Help following written nonclinical discharge instructions
Companionship while the client becomes settled at home
Horizon caregivers do not interpret discharge orders or provide wound care, medical monitoring, rehabilitation or other clinical treatment.
Families can review Horizon’s post-emergency room care at home for additional information.
Families may arrange temporary home care before or after surgery or another medical procedure.
Depending on the arrangement, assistance may include:
Preparing simple meals
Organizing frequently used personal items
Transportation when permitted
Bathing and dressing assistance
Mobility and transfer support
Medication and appointment reminders
Grocery and pharmacy errands
Overnight assistance
Companionship
Medical treatment, pain-management decisions, wound care, drain management and medication administration must be provided by appropriately licensed healthcare professionals.
A familiar home environment can be meaningful for someone living with memory loss. Horizon’s dementia and Alzheimer’s care program provides nonclinical assistance based on the individual’s abilities, preferences and established routines.
Support may include:
Personal-care assistance
Familiar and structured routines
Calm cueing and redirection
Meal preparation
Medication reminders
Safety-focused supervision
Meaningful everyday activities
Companionship
Respite for family caregivers
Reporting observed changes to authorized individuals
Caregivers do not diagnose dementia, provide clinical memory treatment or guarantee that wandering, falls or other emergencies will be prevented.
Parkinson’s disease may affect movement, balance, communication, energy and the ability to complete daily activities.
Horizon’s Parkinson’s home-care program may include:
Bathing and dressing assistance
Mobility and transfer support
Meal preparation
Medication reminders
Transportation
Companionship
Household assistance
Respite for family caregivers
Caregivers do not diagnose or treat Parkinson’s disease, prescribe exercises or independently manage symptoms or medications.
Cancer and its treatment can affect energy, appetite, mobility and everyday routines.
Horizon provides in-home care for cancer patients that may include:
Personal care
Meal preparation
Transportation and accompaniment
Medication and appointment reminders
Mobility assistance
Light housekeeping
Companionship
Family respite
Medical oncology care, symptom management and treatment decisions remain the responsibility of the client’s oncology team.
Family caregivers often balance caregiving with work, children, appointments and other responsibilities.
Respite care allows a family member to step away while an assigned caregiver provides approved assistance. Respite may include:
Companionship
Personal care
Meal preparation
Mobility assistance
Medication reminders
Safety-focused supervision
Help maintaining established routines
Respite may be arranged for several hours, a recurring schedule, evenings or overnight assistance, depending on the care plan and caregiver availability.
Port St. Lucie is home to many older adults whose children or other relatives live in another part of Florida or outside the state.
With the client’s permission, Horizon can establish communication procedures for authorized family members. Depending on the arrangement, this may include updates about:
Caregiver schedules
Requested schedule changes
Everyday routines
Nonclinical observations
Transportation arrangements
Household concerns
Whether the current care plan should be reviewed
Caregivers do not provide clinical health reports or replace communication from physicians and other healthcare providers.
Care begins with an assessment of the client’s circumstances and requested assistance.
The care-planning process may consider:
Daily routines
Personal preferences
Mobility and transfer needs
Personal-care needs
Meal preferences
Medication-reminder schedules
Memory and communication needs
Transportation requirements
Family involvement
Home accessibility
Requested days and hours
Existing healthcare instructions
The plan can be reviewed when the client’s needs or schedule changes.
Horizon Care Services screens care professionals and verifies the credentials required for their assigned roles.
Caregiver matching may consider:
Qualifications and experience
Services included in the care plan
Schedule availability
Communication style
Personality and interests
Comfort with pets
Language preferences when available
Compatibility with the client and household
A particular caregiver match or schedule cannot be guaranteed, but families may discuss concerns or request that the arrangement be reviewed.
Families should establish an emergency plan before hurricane season, particularly when an older adult lives alone, uses medical equipment or requires assistance leaving the home.
Planning may include:
Maintaining an updated emergency-contact list
Keeping medications and essential supplies accessible
Identifying who will assist if evacuation becomes necessary
Registering for applicable local emergency programs
Following evacuation instructions from public officials
Planning for pets and medical equipment
Discussing how family members will communicate
Preparing for possible caregiver service interruptions
St. Lucie County maintains a Special Needs Program for residents who may require additional assistance during emergencies.
Registration does not replace a family emergency plan. Horizon cannot guarantee caregiver availability, transportation, evacuation assistance or uninterrupted service during a hurricane, evacuation order or other emergency.
Unless an appropriately licensed professional is assigned and the service is authorized, Horizon’s private-duty caregivers do not provide:
Medical diagnoses
Medication prescribing or dosage changes
Independent medication administration
Wound treatment
Injections
Vital-sign or blood-glucose monitoring
Physical, occupational or speech therapy
Hospice treatment
Pain-management decisions
Clinical chronic-disease management
Emergency medical transportation
Caregivers may observe and report concerns according to the care plan. Medical questions and sudden changes in condition should be directed to the appropriate healthcare professional. Call 911 during an emergency.
Care is coordinated through our North Palm Beach office at 784 US Highway 1. Lucie. Care is coordinated by our team and delivered directly in clients’ residences within the licensed service area.
Start dates depend on the assessment, requested services, schedule, caregiver qualifications and availability. Contact Horizon as early as possible when assistance will be needed after a scheduled procedure or discharge.
Transportation may be included when the client is appropriate for a nonmedical vehicle and the service is approved in the care arrangement. Mileage charges, vehicle requirements and scheduling should be discussed before care begins.
Care plans and schedules can be reviewed when circumstances change. Adjustments depend on the client’s needs, requested services and caregiver availability.
Payment options may include private payment, qualifying long-term care insurance benefits, certain veterans’ benefits or other eligible assistance programs.
Coverage is not guaranteed. Families should verify benefits directly with the insurance carrier, plan administrator or appropriate government program.
If you or someone you love needs companionship, personal care, meals, mobility assistance, transportation, family respite or overnight support, Horizon Care Services can help you explore an individualized home-care arrangement.
Call 561-776-7757 (toll-free 877-227-3890) or contact Horizon Care Services to discuss home care services in Port St. Lucie.
Horizon Care Services provides private-duty home care throughout Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie Counties. NR# 30211200 | HHA# 299994406
This page is for general informational purposes and is not medical advice. Consult an appropriate healthcare professional regarding symptoms, diagnosis, medication and treatment.
Phone: 561-776-7757
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Our staff works above and beyond to match the right caregiver with the personality of the client and the type of care needed. It’s one of the most important things that we do! Through years of experience in the health care industry, we have found that the better the match, the better the care.
Since we pride ourselves on matching the right caregiver with the right client, we always try to maintain the same caregiver with each client for continuity of care. Even when the assigned caregiver takes a day off, we try to schedule the same replacement caregiver.
Each caregiver must have at least 2 years prior experience before they can apply for work with our company. They must pass a written test before being considered as a representative of Horizon Care Services, after which they go through an extensive certification process and orientation. Background checks are thoroughly researched, as is their work experience with previous employers. All caregivers must have proper certifications from the State.
All of our caregivers are given a full report on your condition when they are assigned. We do our very best to make sure that all of their questions regarding your care are answered before they arrive at your home.
Should there be any additional questions or concerns, both you and the caregiver have 24/7 access to our staff to give prompt answers. If the phone is not directly answered, it means that we are helping another client. Please leave a message and you will be called within 15 minutes!
With over two decades of experience, we have developed professional relationships with only the premier providers located throughout South Florida. Plus, we have raised the bar on an expected level of service in the area. We expect more from our employees, from our caregivers, and from the professionals that we work with. We demand high quality, which means you are getting the best care available.
We have many home care programs available for special needs clients including Alzheimer’s/Dementia, Parkinson’s, Oncology, and both Pre – and Post-Surgical care. Should you require care from one of those programs or other condition, you can rest assured that we will provide a caregiver extensively trained in that specialty area.
Our caregivers are required to report to the office immediately should there be any changes in your physical or mental status. They are experienced and prepared in a proper course of action in the event of any emergency.
Yes, we insure our company, and each of our caregivers is required to carry their own personal liability insurance policy which is applied for and tracked by our company, so there is double the coverage.
We accept all Long Term Care Insurance and will process all of your paperwork. Our finance manager can answer all of your questions regarding your policy, and will get on the phone with you and your insurance company to verify your benefits so that you know exactly what is covered.
No. Horizon Care Services does not require a lengthy contract. You can adjust your schedule or cancel anytime as your loved one’s needs change. Call 561-776-7757 with any questions.
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