Our comprehensive in-home foot care services
Our licensed and certified foot care nurse provides a full range of services, focusing on your comfort and long-term foot health. We assess, treat, and educate, all within the familiar surroundings of your home.
Nail Care/Diabetic Foot Care/Callus & Corn Removal
Professional trimming, filing, and maintenance for healthy toenails; effective removal of painful calluses and corns; specialized care and monitoring for diabetic foot health.
Nursing Support Care/Medical-Wellness Checks/Respite Care/Palliative Care
Assist client in home with activities of daily living (shower, light housekeeping, meal prep); wellness checks, respite care, and palliative care. Please refer to PRICING for further details.
INITIAL ASSESSMENT
Initial assessment will be completed by Licensed Practical Nurse and will include: monitoring of vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen levels, temperature, respirations) and full skin assessment. Home assessment will be completed to ensure safety precautions are in place to protect both client and nurse. Will assess cleanliness of environment and inspect quality and quantity of food supply in home.
Full written communication and recommendation for future services will be given to Client/Substitute Decision Maker/Power of Attorney at time of appointment.
The Nursing Soles advantage: care at your convenience
What truly sets Nursing Soles Foot Care apart is our unique blend of specialized clinical expertise with deep compassion and strict safety protocols. By bringing professional care to your home, we empower you to maintain mobility, comfort, and safety without the stress of travel.
Who benefits most from our services?
Our in-home foot care is particularly beneficial for the elderly, individuals with limited mobility, those living with diabetes, and patients experiencing peripheral vascular disease, ensuring crucial care for those who need it most.
Experience safe and personalized attention
While foot soaks are a popular, relaxing, and therapeutic option for many, they are not advised in several situations to prevent injury, infection, and skin damage.
When Foot Soaks Are Not Advised:
- Diabetes: Individuals with diabetes should avoid soaking, as it can cause the skin to become too soft (macerated), leading to skin breakdown and a higher risk of infection.
- Peripheral Neuropathy/Reduced Sensation: If you cannot feel the temperature of the water properly, you are at high risk for serious burns.
- Poor Circulation/Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD): People with poor blood supply to their feet have more fragile skin, which can break down and fail to heal properly after a soak.
- Open Wounds, Cuts, or Sores: Any breach in the skin should not be immersed in a shared or even personal bath, as it allows bacteria to enter the bloodstream.
- Active Infections: If you have active fungal infections (like athlete’s foot), soaking can make the skin wetter and potentially worsen the infection, as fungi thrive in moisture.
- Very Dry/Cracked Skin: Long, hot soaks can strip natural oils from the skin, leading to further dryness, cracks, and fissures.
