Private Duty Nursing for Adults in Florida
One-on-one skilled nursing at home for adults and seniors who may need ongoing clinical monitoring, medication-related care, respiratory support, wound care, feeding tube support, post-hospital nursing, or other complex skilled services.
Nursing services depend on clinical needs, applicable practitioner orders, documentation, payer or payment requirements, authorization, professional scope, location, qualified staffing, and the approved plan of care.What is adult private duty nursing?
A higher level of in-home support for adults and seniors whose medical needs may require ongoing licensed nursing care.
Adult private duty nursing is one-on-one skilled nursing care provided in the home by a licensed RN or LPN.
It may be appropriate when an adult or senior needs ongoing clinical monitoring, treatments, medication-related care, respiratory support, feeding tube care, wound care, or other skilled nursing services that go beyond routine personal-care assistance.
The specific nursing services provided depend on the person's clinical needs, applicable practitioner orders, professional scope, payer requirements, authorization, and approved plan of care.
Who may need PDN?
Private duty nursing may help when daily care becomes medically complex.
Adult private duty nursing may be appropriate when a loved one needs consistent clinical attention, has a complex diagnosis, or cannot safely manage medical routines alone.
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🏥Post-hospital recovery
Adults transitioning home after surgery, hospitalization, rehabilitation, illness, or a change in condition.
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💙Chronic illness support
Support for adults managing conditions such as cardiac disease, diabetes, neurological conditions, or progressive illness.
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🫁Respiratory needs
Nursing support for tracheostomy care, ventilator support, oxygen routines, suctioning, or respiratory monitoring.
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🩹Wound or IV care
Care support for wound dressing changes, IV therapy, medication administration, injections, or monitoring.
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🚶Mobility and fall risk
Skilled support when medical needs overlap with weakness, transfers, fall risk, or safety concerns.
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🤲Family caregiver relief
Nursing support when family caregivers need clinical backup, overnight support, or help managing a detailed care plan.
Nursing services
What adult private duty nurses may help with.
Dynamiks Home Care helps families understand what level of care may be appropriate based on the adult’s condition, physician orders, payer requirements, home environment, and family goals.
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💊Medication administration
Nursing support for physician-directed medication routines, injections, and monitoring.
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🫁Respiratory care
Support with trach care, ventilator needs, suctioning, oxygen routines, and respiratory monitoring.
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🩹Wound care
Dressing changes, wound monitoring, and care plan support when ordered and approved.
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💧IV therapy support
Skilled nursing support for IV therapy needs when included in the care plan.
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🍽️Feeding tube support
G-tube or enteral nutrition support when ordered and included in the plan of care.
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🧴Catheter and ostomy care
Skilled support for catheter care, ostomy care, skin checks, and related routines.
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🏥Post-hospital monitoring
Clinical observation, symptom monitoring, and communication around condition changes.
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👨👩👧Family education
Support for families learning how to manage routines, supplies, safety steps, and care coordination.
Conditions and care needs
Common adult conditions and care needs we support.
Adult private duty nursing may support people with complex medical needs, recovery needs, or long-term care needs that require licensed nursing at home.
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🧠Stroke recovery
Nursing support during recovery, monitoring, medication routines, and safety-focused care.
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🧬ALS, Parkinson’s, or MS
Support for progressive neurological conditions and changing daily needs.
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❤️Cardiac or diabetes monitoring
Care support around monitoring, routines, and condition changes.
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🫁Ventilator or trach support
Respiratory care needs that require trained clinical oversight.
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🎗️Cancer treatment support
Help with side-effect monitoring, medication routines, and recovery support.
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♿Complex disability care
Nursing support for adults with long-term disability or complex home care needs.
Care team
Private duty nursing vs. home health aide support.
Families often ask whether their loved one needs a nurse, a caregiver, or both. The answer depends on the care plan, medical complexity, payer requirements, and daily support needs.
RN/LPN
Registered Nurses / License Practice Nurses
Delivered by an RN or LPN. May include skilled clinical tasks, monitoring, medication administration, wound care, respiratory support, feeding tube support, and care coordination.
HHA
Home Health Aides
Helps with personal care, bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, meals, mobility support, companionship, and daily living routines.
Insurance
Insurance Support
Families may use Medicaid, managed care plans, private insurance, long-term care benefits, VA benefits, or private pay depending on eligibility and the type of care needed.
Medicare may cover certain short-term or intermittent home health services for eligible patients, but Medicare does not pay for 24-hour-a-day care at home or custodial-only care. Florida Medicaid Long-Term Care may include home and community-based services for eligible individuals, including attendant nursing care, intermittent or skilled nursing, personal care, respite care, and therapy services.
Coverage depends on payer rules, eligibility, medical necessity, documentation, authorization, staffing, location, and the approved plan of care.
☎ Phone
📍Office
3540 Forest Hill Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
🕒Hours
Mon-Fri 8am to 5pm
24/7 on-call for current clients
We Accept Most Insurance Plans
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“ Anna has been a blessing for my son with autism. She is patient, kind, and knows my son's needs. Knowing someone so dedicated is looking after my child has been invaluable to our family. “
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Linda G. West Palm Beach, parent of child with CP
" As a working mom, finding trustworthy care for my child with cerebral palsy was exhausting. Jenny exceeded my expectations. She understood the challenges and always found creative ways to engage my child. “
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Sophia H. Deerfield, daughter of senior client
“ The care my mother receives from Karen has made a world of difference. She is attentive, treats my mother with respect and kindness, and her proactive approach keeps my mother's health closely monitored. “
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Jennifer B. Melbourne, parent of child with Special Needs
“ My family has been with this nursing company for over 5 years and have quality nurses working for them. The staff immediately answers questions, is in constant contact and inquires about the needs of my child. “
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Kristin Y. West Palm Beach, parent of child with Special Needs
“ I love Dynamiks! I have had nothing but great experiences here with my son! The nurses are amazing and the owner of the agency is always available. She even answered my phone call one night. “
Where we serve
Six Florida communities. One care team.
Pick the location closest to your family. Each page details the neighborhoods we cover, hospital partnerships, and what care looks like locally.
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📍 West Palm Beach
Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, Lake Worth, Boynton, Greenacres, and Palm Beach County.
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📍 Coral Springs
Coral Springs, Parkland, Margate, Coconut Creek. Bilingual English-Spanish caregiver matching available.
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📍 Fort Myers
Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Estero, Bonita Springs. Lee Memorial Hospital discharge support.
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📍 Orlando
Orlando, Winter Park, Lake Nona, Kissimmee. Nemours and AdventHealth for Children referral pathway.
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📍 Melbourne
Melbourne, Palm Bay, Viera, Rockledge. Brevard County Health First system support.
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📍 Sebring
Sebring, Avon Park, Lake Placid. Highlands County families, including more rural pockets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Adult Private Duty
Nursing FAQs
Answers for families, physicians, case managers, discharge planners, and caregivers looking for adult private duty nursing in Florida.
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Private duty nursing for adults is one-on-one care from an RN or LPN for adults or seniors who need ongoing skilled nursing support at home. It may include monitoring, medication administration, wound care, respiratory support, feeding tube support, catheter care, ostomy care, or post-hospital care coordination.
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Private duty nursing usually refers to extended one-on-one skilled nursing care from an RN or LPN. Home health care is a broader category that may include intermittent skilled nursing, therapy, home health aides, personal care, respite care, or other services depending on the care plan.
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A private duty nurse is a licensed RN or LPN who can provide skilled clinical support. A caregiver or home health aide may help with personal care, bathing, dressing, companionship, mobility, meals, and daily routines, but does not provide the same level of licensed nursing care.
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Private duty nursing schedules may include daytime, evening, overnight, or extended care depending on care needs, staffing, payer requirements, authorization, and the approved plan of care.
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Adults may need private duty nursing after hospitalization, surgery, stroke, cardiac events, progressive neurological illness, respiratory complications, wound care needs, IV therapy needs, trach or vent care, feeding tube support, or complex chronic illness.
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Medicare may cover certain part-time or intermittent home health services for eligible patients, but it does not pay for 24-hour-a-day care at home or custodial-only care. Families should verify coverage with Medicare, their plan, and their care provider.
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Florida Medicaid Long-Term Care may include certain home and community-based services for eligible individuals, including nursing-related services. Coverage depends on eligibility, assessment, documentation, plan authorization, service type, and payer rules.
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You can contact Dynamiks Home Care or submit a referral. The team will review the adult’s care needs, location, physician involvement, payer information, documentation, service fit, and next steps.
💙Need skilled
nursing care at home?
Dynamiks Home Care can help your family explore adult private duty nursing, adult home health care, respite care, home health aide support, and care coordination across Florida.