Caring for Children of All Ages in Sacramento / Carmichael
From infants to adolescents, BrightStar Care® of Sacramento / Carmichael cares for children of all ages and conditions. We offer high-quality in-home care and skilled pediatric nursing services for children with illnesses, disabilities, special needs, complex medical conditions, and those who have recently been hospitalized throughout the greater Sacramento region.
Our experienced pediatric nurses are fully-screened, certified, licensed and trained to support newborns, children, and teenagers through hourly skilled nursing, private duty nursing (PDN), extended shift care, and physician-directed home health services. BrightStar Care® of Sacramento / Carmichael also services Medi-Cal/EPSDT nursing for eligible children.
Types of In-Home Child Care
If your child has a temporary need, short-term disability, or chronic condition, BrightStar Care® of Sacramento / Carmichael has a variety of at-home pediatric care services available to support them for any length of time, including long-term care and 24/7 care.
Transition from Hospital to Home
We help children safely transition back home after recent treatment, surgery, or hospitalization by working closely with children's hospitals, discharge planners, physicians, case managers, and families. When skilled nursing care is needed, we work to coordinate care as quickly as possible to reduce challenges for families seeking pediatric support.
Skilled Pediatric Nursing Care
Many medically complex children can remain safely at home with their families with the right pediatric nursing care. When appropriate, private duty nursing offers an alternative to long-term pediatric facility placement or hospitalization, helping children receive the same high-acuity care, but within the comfort of their own home. Our nurses frequently support children living with:
- Genetic disorders
- Respiratory conditions
- Neuromuscular disorders
- Seizure disorders
- Cerebral palsy
- SMA
- Tracheostomies
- Mechanical ventilation
- G-tubes & J-tubes
- Central lines & TPN
Companion Care & Personal Care
If you need assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) for your child or someone to sit with your child, our professional caregivers can provide companionship and personal care. These services can be supplied on an hourly basis so that you can tend to your family, go to work, participate in activities, or address your own care needs.
Special Needs Care
From bathing, grooming, and oral hygiene to toileting, transferring, and mobility assistance, our pediatric caregivers are trained to support children with disabilities and special needs. In addition, our pediatric nurses can monitor conditions and offer guidance on care plan adjustments.
Contact Us
We consider it an honor to be able to be entrusted with the care of your precious little ones. Whether you’re looking for child care assistance for infants and children with special needs or require skilled support for children with chronic conditions or disabilities, we encourage you to reach out to our team or call 9167816500 to learn more. BrightStar Home Care Sacramento / Carmichael is here for you and your family.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, your child can return home from the hospital with a tracheostomy or ventilator, but additional medical support at home may be needed for optimal transition and recovery. Children's hospitals work hard to prepare families for life at home, but safe discharge frequently requires skilled pediatric home nursing.
At BrightStar Care of Sacramento / Carmichael, our skilled pediatric nurses care for children with seizure disorders, mechanical ventilation, tracheostomies, feeding tubes, and other technology-dependent conditions. We work closely with children's hospitals, physicians, discharge planners, and families to help coordinate pediatric nursing care for children with complex medical needs to help families transition safely back home.
If your family has questions about pediatric home nursing or is preparing for hospital discharge, our team is here to help guide you through the process. Call us at 916.781.6500.
Private duty nursing (PDN) offers one-on-one skilled nursing care for children with complex medical needs. This can be provided at home, in school, or in other community settings. Unlike occasional home health visits, PDN allows a skilled nurse to remain with the child for extended periods to deliver ongoing medical care and provide clinical supervision.
Children receiving PDN often have conditions such as feeding tubes (G-tubes or J-tubes), neuromuscular diseases, mechanical ventilation, tracheostomies, seizure disorders, or other technology-dependent medical needs. The goal is to help children remain safely at home with their families while supporting their medical needs.
At BrightStar Care of Sacramento / Carmichael, our skilled nurses work closely with hospitals, case managers, physicians, schools, therapists, and families to deliver individualized pediatric nursing based on each child's needs.
Yes, many children with complex medical conditions can safely go to school with the help of an experienced pediatric nurse when ordered by their physician and authorized by their insurance or school district.
The nurse may assist the child with ventilator management, feeding tubes, tracheostomy care, medication administration, respiratory treatments, seizure monitoring, and other physician-directed medical care services throughout the school day.
At BrightStar Care of Sacramento / Carmichael, we work closely with school districts, families, and physicians to coordinate safe, personalized nursing support both at home and in school. Every child's situation is unique, but with the right planning and support, children with complex needs can safely attend school and continue learning alongside their classmates.