Pediatric Home Care in Philadelphia, PA
Caring for a medically complex child is a full-time job that comes with zero training manuals. One week you’re a nurse, the next a physical therapist, and somewhere in between you’re still supposed to be a parent. That’s exhausting, and no family should have to carry it alone.
EldaCare Home Health Services provides pediatric home care in Philadelphia, Bucks County, Montgomery County, Delaware County, and Chester County, PA. Our registered nurses supervise every plan of care, and our team supports children with medical complexities, disabilities, and developmental delays right where they’re most comfortable at home.
What Is Pediatric Home Care?
Pediatric home care brings skilled nursing, therapy, and daily support directly into a child’s home instead of a hospital or clinic. For a child with a feeding tube, a trach, or a seizure disorder, that difference matters. Home is familiar. Home has the right pillow and the right cartoons. Home doesn’t come with a hospital bracelet.
This kind of care isn’t a niche concern, either. According to the federal Maternal and Child Health Bureau’s 2019-2020 National Survey of Children’s Health, nearly 1 in 5 children in the United States, about 14.1 million kids, has a special health care need.1 If you’re one of those families in Philadelphia or the surrounding counties, you have company, and you have options.
Pediatric Home Care Services We Offer
Private Duty & Skilled Pediatric Nursing
Our RNs and LPNs deliver skilled pediatric nursing at home, including medication management, wound care, and monitoring for children with chronic or complex conditions. Every plan of care is supervised by a registered nurse, so families always have a clinical point of contact, not just a rotating cast of caregivers.
24-Hour and Overnight Pediatric Nursing Care
Medically fragile kids don’t take breaks at midnight, and neither do their parents’ worry lists. We offer shift nursing that can include overnight and 24-hour pediatric nursing coverage, so a parent can actually sleep through the night for once. That’s not a luxury. That’s basic maintenance for a family running on empty.
Trach, Ventilator, and Feeding Tube Care at Home
Children who are technology-dependent, meaning they rely on a tracheostomy, ventilator, or feeding tube, need caregivers who know the equipment cold. Our pediatric nurses are trained to manage these devices safely at home, reducing the number of trips back to the hospital.
Pediatric Therapy at Home: PT, OT, and Speech
Progress happens faster when a child practices skills in the same space where they’ll actually use them. In-home pediatric physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy fit real routines: the kitchen table, the living room floor, the bathtub. No waiting rooms, no car seat meltdowns before the session even starts.
Care for Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, and Developmental Delays
Our team has experience supporting children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), including autism, cerebral palsy, and epilepsy. We focus on long-term stability, daily living support, and keeping the whole family involved in the plan, because a care plan that ignores the family isn’t much of a plan.
Pediatric Transitional Care After Hospital Discharg
Coming home after a hospital stay is its own kind of stressful. Our nurses help manage that transition, following the discharge plan, coordinating with physicians, and catching small problems before they become 2 a.m. emergency room visits.
Who We Serve
We support:
Children with medical complexities and technology dependence
Children with disabilities and developmental delays
Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across all age groups
Families navigating a new diagnosis and looking for their first home care plan
Service Areas: Philadelphia, Montgomery, Bucks & Beyond
EldaCare is licensed to provide home health care across five Pennsylvania counties: Philadelphia County, Bucks County, Montgomery County, Chester County, and Delaware County. In Pennsylvania, home health agencies are licensed and regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Health under 28 Pa. Code Chapter 601, which requires agencies to provide skilled nursing along with at least one additional therapeutic service, such as physical, speech, or occupational therapy.2 We are also ACHC accredited, an independent, third-party quality benchmark for home health organizations.
Whether you’re searching for pediatric home care near you in Philadelphia, a pediatric nursing agency in Montgomery County, or pediatric home care in Bucks County, our team covers your zip code.
Paying for Pediatric Home Care: Medicaid, Waivers & Insurance
Pennsylvania offers several Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that help fund pediatric home care, including private duty and shift nursing, for children who would otherwise qualify for institutional-level care. As of July 1, 2022, Pennsylvania’s Office of Developmental Programs expanded waiver eligibility to include children under age 22 with a developmental disability related to a medically complex condition.3 These waivers, such as the Consolidated Waiver and the Person/Family Directed Support Waiver, can help cover shift nursing, therapy services, specialized supplies, and family/caregiver training.
We are contracted with major insurance providers, including Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, Independence Blue Cross, Health Partners, UPMC, Humana, PA Health and Wellness, Aetna, and Geisinger. Our intake team will help you sort through which coverage applies to your child’s specific situation, because insurance paperwork should not require a second full-time job.
Get Paid to Care for Your Own Child
Here’s something a lot of parents don’t realize: in many cases, a parent or family member can become a trained, paid caregiver for their own child through a Medicaid waiver program. At EldaCare, we help families:
- Complete professional caregiver training
- Navigate the credentialing process
- Apply for state waiver approval
- Become approved, paid caregivers for their own child or family member
Nobody knows your child’s routines, quirks, and comfort tricks better than you do. This model lets that expertise count for something, financially and clinically.
Why Families Choose EldaCare for Pediatric Home Care in Philadelphia
- Nurse-supervised care. Every service, medical or non-medical, is overseen by a registered nurse.
- ACHC accredited. Our agency meets independently verified quality standards.
- Family-centered model. We build the plan of care around the child and the household, not the other way around.
- 24/7 on-call support. Our office is staffed Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with on-call service available around the clock.
- Five-county coverage. Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, and Delaware counties.
How to Get Started
Getting pediatric home care set up usually starts with a conversation, not a mountain of forms.
- Call or request a consultation. Reach our team at +1 (267) 996-4393.
- Share your child’s needs. We’ll ask about diagnosis, current care, insurance, or waiver status.
- Meet your care team. A registered nurse helps build a plan tailored to your child.
- Begin care at home. Services start on the schedule that works for your family, including overnight and 24-hour coverage where needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is pediatric home care?
Pediatric home care is medical and supportive care delivered to a child in their own home, rather than a hospital or clinic. It can include skilled nursing, therapy, and daily living assistance for children with medical complexities, disabilities, or developmental delays.
Does insurance cover pediatric home nursing in Pennsylvania?
Many families use Medicaid, CHIP, or private insurance to cover pediatric home nursing. Pennsylvania also offers Medicaid HCBS waivers, such as the Consolidated Waiver and Person/Family Directed Support Waiver, which can fund shift nursing and related services for eligible children, including those under 22 with medically complex conditions.
Can a parent get paid to care for their medically fragile child in PA?
In many cases, yes. Through certain Pennsylvania Medicaid waiver programs, a parent or family member can complete training and credentialing to become an approved, paid caregiver for their own child.
What areas does EldaCare serve for pediatric home care?
EldaCare provides licensed pediatric home care across Philadelphia County, Montgomery County, Bucks County, Delaware County, and Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Is 24-hour pediatric nursing care available at home?
Yes. EldaCare offers shift-based nursing that can include overnight and 24-hour coverage for medically fragile or technology-dependent children, supervised by a registered nurse.
GET STARTED
Ready to Talk About Your Family's Care?
If you’re comparing home health care agencies in Philadelphia, PA, the fastest way to know if EldaCare is the right fit is a direct conversation. Call our Castor Ave office at (267) 996-4393, available 24/7, or request a free consultation online. A registered nurse will help you understand your options — no pressure, no obligation.