Emergency?Call 911·Crisis support:988·24/7 RN:(800) 277-8291

If this is a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.

Chest pain, severe difficulty breathing, stroke symptoms, major bleeding, or loss of consciousness require emergency medical services. This page describes non-emergency care delivered at home by skilled nurses.

ConditionJefferson County

Recovering from pneumonia? Get respiratory nursing care in your own home.

Respiratory nursing and IV antibiotics for pneumonia recovery — monitored at home, not in a hospital bed.

Serving Jefferson County, Texas

Pneumonia recovery doesn't end when you leave the hospital. Fatigue can linger for weeks, breathing may still be labored, and the infection can flare back up if it isn't fully resolved. For older adults and people with chronic lung or heart conditions, pneumonia recovery is a high-risk window where readmission is common.

Our nurses monitor your recovery at home — tracking your oxygen levels, breath sounds, temperature, and energy. If you need IV antibiotics to complete your treatment course, we administer them at home instead of keeping you in the hospital. We also coordinate with your physician on follow-up imaging and medication adjustments, and teach breathing exercises that help your lungs recover faster.

We serve these communities in Jefferson County:

Beaumont · Port Arthur · Nederland · Groves · Port Neches · China · Nome · Fannett

We coordinate with these local facilities:

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas · CHRISTUS Southeast Texas St. Elizabeth · The Medical Center of Southeast Texas · CHRISTUS Southeast Texas St. Mary · Mid-Jefferson Extended Care Hospital

Is this you?

You might need this if…

Recovering from pneumonia at home and feeling weak or short of breath
Completing a course of IV antibiotics after hospital discharge
Persistent cough, fever, or fatigue weeks after pneumonia diagnosis
Oxygen levels that are lower than your normal baseline
Difficulty managing breathing treatments or medications at home
Worried about pneumonia returning or getting worse

What happens next

What we do

1
Respiratory assessment at every visit — breath sounds, oxygen saturation, work of breathing
2
IV antibiotic administration if you're completing a course at home
3
Nebulizer treatments and oxygen therapy management
4
Coordination with your physician on follow-up chest X-rays and lab work
5
Breathing exercises and activity pacing to rebuild stamina safely

Response Time

An RN is on call 24/7. Most patients receive their first visit within 24-48 hours of referral.

24/7 RN On Call

(800) 277-8291

Medicare 4.5-Star Rated

Serving SE Texas since 1995

Insurance & Coverage

We accept Medicare &
major advantage plans

Our team verifies your coverage and handles the paperwork so you can focus on healing. Not sure about your plan? Call us — we'll help you understand your benefits.

(800) 277-8291 — ask about coverage

Traditional Medicare
Aetna PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
Humana PPO
Tango
UnitedHealthcare PPO
UnitedHealthcare TRS
Wellcare HMO
Signature Health Services coverage area — seven counties in southeast Texas

Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Most people start feeling better within 1-2 weeks, but full recovery can take 6-8 weeks or longer — especially for older adults. Fatigue and reduced lung function can persist even after the infection clears.

Yes. Many patients who would otherwise stay in the hospital can safely complete their IV antibiotic course at home with our infusion-trained nurses.

Rising fever, worsening shortness of breath, confusion, or blood in your sputum are warning signs. Call our 24/7 RN line — or call 911 if symptoms are severe.

Also available nearby

Pneumonia Recovery at Home in neighboring counties

Ready to get care in Jefferson County?

Contact us today. A nurse is always available to discuss whether home care is right for your situation.

For life-threatening emergencies, always call 911.