Private duty home care is non-medical, unskilled care. Patients who have experienced a gradual decline in their health and ability to function on their own may benefit from private duty home care as it helps to increase their independence and keep them safe in their home. Home care personnel are trained to identify small changes in patient condition, and can notify the family or physician, before those problems manifest into emergent exacerbations. Prevention and early detection of problems help individuals be able to remain home in the long run.
The cost of private duty home care may be covered by Medicaid, long-term care insurance policies or out of pocket.