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In-Home Care, Skilled Nursing & Medical Staffing in Plano, TX

BrightStar Care of Plano delivers professional in-home care, skilled nursing, and medical staffing to families across Collin County and East Texas — including Plano, Allen, McKinney, Fairview, Prosper, Celina, Wylie, Murphy, Anna, Princeton, Melissa, Lavon, Lucas, Parker, New Hope, Tyler, Longview, Athens, and surrounding communities. Our Registered Nurses and highly trained caregivers build personalized care plans that help clients of all ages remain safe, independent, and comfortable at home.

From daily personal care and companionship to advanced clinical services like wound care, IV therapy, and pediatric private-duty nursing, we support families through every stage of care. Our team is available 24/7 with no contracts required. We accept 90+ insurance plans including long-term care (LTC) insurance, VA community care referrals, TRICARE, CHAMPVA, Texas Medicaid waivers, workers' compensation, and most major commercial carriers.

As a Joint Commission Accredited agency — a clinical standard held by fewer than 10% of home care agencies nationally — every care plan at BrightStar Care of Plano is supervised by a Registered Nurse (RN) at no additional cost. When you call 214-620-0875, a real person answers — no phone tree, no hold — and we begin building your plan of care on the first call.

Our Services

Skilled Nursing & Advanced Medical Care

• Skilled Nursing & In-Home Care
• Wound Care & Wound VAC Management
• IV Therapy & Specialty Infusions
• Pediatric Nursing / Private Duty Nursing (PDN)
• In-Home Lab Draws & Blood Work
• Feeding Tube Management
• Ostomy Care
• Medication Management & Administration
• Therapy Services (PT, OT, Speech & Feeding)
• Benefits of Skilled Nursing at Home

Condition-Specific & Specialty Care

• Alzheimer's & Dementia Care
• Parkinson's Disease Home Care
• Stroke Recovery Home Care
• ALS Home Care
• COPD Home Care
• Congestive Heart Failure Home Care
• Diabetic Wound Care
• Cancer Care at Home
• Post Joint Replacement Care
• Hospital-to-Home Transitional Care
• Pediatric Home Care: Family Guide

Veterans & Military Home Health Benefits

• Veterans Home Care & VA Benefits Guide
• TRICARE Home Health Care in Plano, TX
• TriWest VA Community Care Home Health in Plano, TX
• CHAMPVA Home Health Care in Plano, TX
• VA Spina Bifida Home Health Care in Plano, TX

Personal Care & Daily Support

• Personal Care & Bathing Assistance
• Respite Care & Family Caregiver Support
• 24-Hour & Live-In Care
• Companion Care
• Meal Preparation & Nutrition Support
• Light Housekeeping & Home Support
• Transportation to Appointments & Errands

Medical Staffing for Facilities

• Medical Staffing for Hospitals, SNFs, Schools & Corporate Health

Insurance & Payment Accepted

BrightStar Care of Plano works with 90+ insurance plans, including major commercial carriers, regional plans, TPAs, Texas Medicaid programs, and workers' compensation carriers. Click any plan below for details on coverage, authorization, and how to get started.

Major Commercial Insurance

• Aetna
• Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
• Cigna
• Humana
• UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
• UnitedHealthcare Shared Services (UHSS)
• Ambetter
• Coventry / First Health
• GEHA
• Meritain Health
• Molina Healthcare (Commercial)
• Surest Health Plan
• UMR
• USAA Medical

Regional & Specialty Plans

• Advant Health
• Freedom Life Insurance
• GHI / Group Health
• Healthcare Highways
• Impact Health Sharing
• Moda Health
• MVP Health Plan
• NALC Health Benefits
• Sana Benefits
• Sierra Health and Life
• TriStar
• UMC Health Plan
• Vitori Health

TPAs & Provider Networks

• 90 Degree Benefits
• Allied Benefit Systems
• Apricus
• Associates for Health Care
• Benefit Planners
• Boon-Chapman
• CareWorks
• Centra Benefits
• Claims Administrative Services
• CorVel Healthcare
• Creative Risk Solutions
• Curative Health
• Cypress Benefit Admin
• DKMS
• Employee Benefit Management Services (EBMS)
• Entrust
• Ernest Health Claims
• First Choice Health Network
• Group & Pension Administrators (GPA)
• HealthComp
• Healthscope Benefits / DART
• HealthSmart Preferred
• IMO
• Independent Medical Systems / LifeWell Health Plans
• International Benefit Administrators
• Lonestar Athletic Injury Network
• MultiPlan Network
• PHCS
• Provider Select
• SGIC
• The Kempton Group
• Three Rivers Provider Network
• Web-TPA

Texas Medicaid & Government Programs

• Cook Children's Medicaid
• Family Healthcare / Texas Bluebonnet
• Molina Healthcare (Medicaid)
• Parkland Medicaid
• Superior Medicaid
• DOL / OWCP / FECA (Federal Workers' Comp)
• State Office of Risk Management

Workers' Compensation

• Workers' Compensation Home Health Care
• Amerisure Partners Insurance
• AmTrust Workers' Comp
• Berkshire Hathaway Workers' Comp
• BITCO
• Broadspire Workers' Comp
• Chubb Workers' Comp
• Cincinnati Insurance Workers' Comp
• CNA Workers' Comp
• ESIS Workers' Comp
• Gallagher Bassett
• Hartford Workers' Comp
• Helmsman Management Workers' Comp
• International Solutions Workers' Comp
• Liberty Mutual
• Old Republic Workers' Comp
• Paradigm Workers' Comp
• Sedgwick
• Service Lloyds
• TASK Risk Management Fund
• Texas Mutual
• TML
• Travelers Workers' Comp
• Walmart Workers' Comp
• York Risk Services Workers' Comp
• Zurich Workers' Comp

Neighborhood-Focused Home Care

• Home Care in Plano, TX
• Home Care in Allen, TX
• Home Care in McKinney, TX
• Home Care in Prosper, TX
• Home Care in Celina, TX
• Home Care in Wylie, TX
• Home Care in Murphy, TX
• Home Care in Fairview, TX
• Home Care in Anna, TX
• Home Care in Princeton, TX
• Home Care in Melissa, TX
• Home Care in Lavon, TX
• Home Care in Lucas, TX
• Home Care in Parker, TX
• Home Care in New Hope, TX
• Home Care in Collin County, TX

Why Plano Families Choose BrightStar Care

• Every care plan supervised by a Registered Nurse (RN) — included as standard, not an add-on
• Joint Commission Accredited — the gold standard in home health quality, held by fewer than 10% of home care agencies nationally
• Advanced clinical services including wound care, IV therapy, pediatric nursing, lab draws, feeding tubes, and ostomy care — services most home care agencies cannot provide
• A real person answers the phone — no phone tree, no hold
• Plan of care in the first call — we start building your plan the moment you reach us
• No contracts required — flexible care that works on your schedule
• Long-term care (LTC) insurance accepted — we bill most carriers directly
• Veterans benefits welcomed — we accept TRICARE, VA community care referrals through TriWest, CHAMPVA, VA Spina Bifida benefits, and Aid & Attendance
• 90+ insurance plans accepted — including Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Humana, UHC, Ambetter, Molina, Texas Medicaid, and 26 workers' comp carriers
• Available 24/7 — including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Specialized care for Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's, ALS, stroke, COPD, CHF, and pediatric patients
• Full medical staffing services for hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, schools, and corporate health programs
• Serving Plano, Allen, McKinney, Fairview, Prosper, Celina, Wylie, Murphy, Anna, Princeton, Melissa, Lavon, Lucas, Parker, New Hope, all of Collin County, and East Texas communities including Tyler, Longview, and Athens

Helpful Guides & Resources

• How to Choose a Home Care Agency in Plano
• Cost of Home Care in Plano & How LTC Insurance Works
• Using Long-Term Care Insurance for Home Care
• Signs Your Parent Needs Home Care
• How to Talk to Your Parents About Home Care
• Home Care vs. Memory Care Facility in Plano
• What to Expect From Home Care in Plano
• Home Care After Surgery in Plano
• Plano Home Care FAQ: Your Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions About Home Care in Plano

What types of in-home care services do you provide in Plano?

We provide a comprehensive range of in-home care services in Plano, including skilled nursing, wound care and wound VAC therapy, IV therapy, pediatric nursing, personal care, companion care, memory care, Parkinson's care, ALS care, stroke recovery, COPD, congestive heart failure, hospital-to-home transitional care, and respite care. Every care plan is RN-supervised. See our full Plano Home Care FAQ.

Do you offer skilled nursing care at home?

Yes. Our Registered Nurses and LVNs provide skilled nursing at home including medication management, wound care and wound VAC management, IV therapy and specialty infusions, chronic disease monitoring, in-home lab draws, feeding tube management, ostomy care, and post-surgical support. Learn more about the benefits of skilled nursing at home.

Do you provide pediatric nursing and private duty nursing (PDN)?

Yes. BrightStar Care of Plano provides pediatric nursing and private duty nursing for children with complex medical needs — including tracheostomy care, ventilator support, and continuous nursing. We also offer a comprehensive pediatric home care family guide for Plano families.

Do you offer memory care, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's care at home?

Yes. We provide specialized in-home care for clients living with Alzheimer's disease and dementia and Parkinson's disease, including daily supervision, cognitive engagement, safety monitoring, and personalized care planning by a Registered Nurse. See our guide on home care vs. memory care facility.

Do you provide care for stroke, COPD, and heart failure patients?

Yes. We offer condition-specific home care for a wide range of chronic and post-acute conditions including stroke recovery, COPD, congestive heart failure, ALS, cancer care, diabetic wound care, and post joint replacement. All care plans are RN-supervised.

What areas do you serve in and around Plano?

We serve Plano, Allen, McKinney, Fairview, Prosper, Celina, Wylie, Murphy, Anna, Princeton, Melissa, Lavon, Lucas, Parker, New Hope, all of Collin County, and East Texas communities including Tyler, Longview, and Athens.

Do you accept long-term care (LTC) insurance?

Yes. We accept long-term care insurance and bill most major LTC carriers directly. Our team helps verify your benefits, document ADL eligibility, navigate the elimination period, and coordinate your coverage. See our full LTC insurance guide.

How much does home care cost in Plano?

The cost of home care in Plano depends on level of care, frequency of visits, and services required. Non-medical care typically runs $33-$42 per hour; skilled nursing runs $90-$150 per hour for intermittent visits. Visit our full home care cost guide for detailed scenarios, or call us for a personalized quote.

Are your caregivers and nurses licensed and trained?

Yes. All caregivers and nurses are W-2 employees, fully screened through primary-source verification, background-checked, drug-tested, TB-cleared, and competency-validated. Every care plan is supervised by a Registered Nurse — a level of clinical oversight most Plano home care agencies do not provide. Learn more in our guide on how to choose a home care agency in Plano.

Do you provide home health care for veterans and military families?

Yes. BrightStar Care of Plano is one of the most comprehensive veterans home care providers in Collin County. We accept TRICARE (all plan types including Prime, Select, For Life, and Reserve Select), VA community care referrals through TriWest, CHAMPVA for eligible spouses and dependents, and VA Spina Bifida Health Care Benefits (SBHCBP) at zero cost to the beneficiary. We also assist with VA Aid & Attendance pension applications for veterans and surviving spouses who need help covering the cost of home care.

What should I expect when home care begins?

A Registered Nurse conducts a free in-home assessment to build a personalized care plan. Care can typically begin within 24-72 hours, and same-day starts are often possible for urgent situations. Read our full guide on what to expect from home care in Plano and how to talk to your parents about home care.

What insurance do you accept for home health care in Plano?

We work with 90+ insurance plans including Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Ambetter, Texas Medicaid plans (Molina, Superior, Parkland, Cook Children's), and 26 workers' compensation carriers. We also accept long-term care insurance, TRICARE, CHAMPVA, and VA community care referrals. See the full list of accepted plans above, or call 214-620-0875 to verify your specific coverage.

How quickly can home care services start?

In most cases, services begin within 24-72 hours of your initial consultation. For urgent situations — hospital discharge, caregiver call-out, overnight crisis — we can often start same-day. Our team is available 24/7 with no contracts required.

Do you provide medical staffing to hospitals and facilities?

Yes. Our medical staffing services deploy credentialed RNs, LVNs, CNAs, and home health aides to hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, schools, and corporate health programs across Plano and DFW — per-diem, contract, and travel.

Ready to Get Started?

BrightStar Care of Plano serves families across Collin County and East Texas with the highest standard of in-home care — RN-supervised, Joint Commission Accredited, and available 24/7 with no contracts required. We accept 90+ insurance plans, workers' compensation, LTC insurance, VA benefits, and Texas Medicaid.

Call us at 214-620-0875 or fax (972) 379-0555 or request a free consultation online — and let us build a care plan tailored to your family's needs.