What we do
In-home care services in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties
Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants and direct service workers, working as one team in the home and out in the community.
The short answer
Aster Care provides skilled nursing, private duty nursing for children, personal care, companion and homemaker help, respite for family caregivers, care after a hospital stay, and direct support in the community. We serve older adults, adults and children with disabilities, and medically complex children, through Florida Medicaid programs and private pay.
- Skilled nursing at home RN and LPN visits, medications, wound care
- Pediatric private duty nursing For medically complex children
- Personal care Bathing, dressing, moving safely
- Companion and homemaker Meals, housekeeping, company
- Respite care A real break for family caregivers
- Care after a hospital stay The first weeks back home
- Community support Work, school, appointments, outings
Who does what
| Role | What they do | Credential |
|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) | Assesses, writes the plan of care, supervises the team and delivers skilled nursing | Florida nursing license |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) | Skilled nursing visits and ongoing nursing care under direction | Florida nursing license |
| Certified nursing assistant (CNA) | Hands-on personal care, mobility and the daily routine | Florida certification |
| Direct service worker (DSW) | Daily living, companionship and support in the community | Training for the service, plus Level 2 screening |
How care starts
- Tell us who needs care. A short call about who they are and what has been hard.
- A nurse visits and writes the plan with you. In your home, around your routines.
- Your team starts. The same caregivers, a schedule you can count on, and a nurse checking back.
Where and how we are paid
We serve families across Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties.
Paying for it: see Florida Medicaid or private pay.
Questions families ask
Which service do I need?
If the need is medical, like wound care, injections or a ventilator, that is nursing. If it is help with bathing, dressing or moving around, that is personal care. If it is meals, housekeeping and company, that is companion and homemaker help. A nurse can sort this out with you during the home visit.
Can we combine services?
Yes. Many families use a nurse a few times a week and an aide for the daily routine.