Skilled Care at Home: Advanced Nursing & Therapy Services You Can Trust
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Skilled Care at Home: Advanced Nursing & Therapy Services You Can Trust

Published On
February 9, 2026

When medical needs become more complex, receiving care at home can make a meaningful difference in comfort, recovery, and quality of life. At BrightStar Care of Acton | Andover | Lowell, we provide professional, physician-ordered skilled care services delivered by experienced nurses and therapists—right in the comfort of your home.

Our goal is to help clients heal safely, manage chronic conditions, and avoid unnecessary hospital or clinic visits while maintaining dignity and independence.


Comprehensive Skilled Nursing & Therapy Services

Our licensed clinicians are trained to manage a wide range of medical needs with precision, compassion, and close attention to detail.

Infusion & IV Therapy

We offer safe, RN-supervised infusion services at home for clients who require ongoing or short-term IV treatments. Services include:

  • Antibiotic therapy

  • Hydration therapy

  • Pain and nausea management

  • Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)

  • Infusions for chronic conditions such as Crohn’s disease or multiple sclerosis

  • Post-surgical IV support

  • Lab draws and monitoring

Receiving IV therapy at home reduces travel, minimizes infection risks, and allows patients to recover in a familiar environment.

Wound Care & Wound VAC Management

Proper wound care is essential for healing and preventing complications. Our skilled nurses provide:

  • Advanced wound assessments

  • Dressing changes

  • Wound VAC (negative pressure wound therapy) management

  • Post-surgical wound care

Each care plan is customized to promote healing and reduce the risk of infection.

Injections & Medication Support

We assist with physician-prescribed injections, including:

  • Insulin administration

  • Other routine or specialty injections

Our nurses ensure medications are administered safely and accurately, while also educating clients and families when appropriate.

Oxygen & Ventilator Management

For clients with respiratory needs, we provide specialized support such as:

  • Oxygen tank setup and management

  • Ventilator care and monitoring

Our team follows strict clinical protocols to ensure safety, comfort, and peace of mind.

Physical Therapy at Home

Our licensed physical therapists help clients regain strength, mobility, and confidence after illness, injury, or surgery. Therapy plans are designed to:

  • Improve mobility and balance

  • Reduce pain

  • Support recovery and independence

Home-based therapy allows clients to progress in a familiar setting while minimizing disruptions to daily life.


Why Choose Skilled Care at Home?

Home-based skilled care offers many advantages, including:

  • Reduced hospital readmissions

  • Lower exposure to infections

  • Personalized one-on-one care

  • Greater comfort and convenience

  • Support for both clients and family caregivers

At BrightStar Care, all skilled services are RN-supervised, physician-ordered, and delivered by thoroughly screened, highly trained professionals.


A Higher Standard of Care

BrightStar Care is committed to providing a higher standard of home healthcare. We work closely with physicians, discharge planners, and families to ensure continuity of care and clear communication every step of the way.

Whether you need short-term skilled nursing after surgery or ongoing support for a complex medical condition, our team is here to help.


Get Started Today

If you or a loved one could benefit from skilled nursing or therapy services at home, we’re just a call away.

📞 Call us: 978-364-7740

Let us bring safe, skilled, and compassionate care to your home—so you can focus on healing and living well.