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.
Understanding Renal Failure (ESRD)
What you should know
End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is the final stage of chronic kidney disease, where the kidneys have lost nearly all ability to function. Patients with ESRD require either dialysis (hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis) or a kidney transplant to survive.
Living with ESRD is medically complex. Patients manage dialysis schedules, strict fluid and dietary restrictions, dozens of medications, anemia, bone disease, and cardiovascular risk — all while dealing with fatigue and reduced quality of life. Home health provides the skilled support that keeps ESRD patients stable between dialysis sessions and physician visits.
Our nurses manage dialysis access sites (fistula care, peritoneal catheter care), coordinate complex medication regimens, monitor fluid status and vital signs, draw labs between dialysis appointments, and educate patients on the many dietary and lifestyle requirements of living with ESRD.
Warning signs
You may need care if…
Your care plan
How we help at home
Expert care for renal failure (esrd),
delivered to your home
Our clinicians bring hospital-level expertise to the comfort and safety of where you live.
Common questions
Renal Failure (ESRD) — Common Questions
Home health nurses don't perform dialysis, but we provide comprehensive support around dialysis: access site care, medication management, monitoring between sessions, and peritoneal dialysis training and catheter care. We coordinate closely with your dialysis center and nephrologist.
Kidney failure affects virtually every body system. Patients typically take medications for blood pressure, anemia (erythropoietin), bone health (phosphorus binders, vitamin D), potassium management, and blood sugar (if diabetic). Managing this regimen is one of the most important things home health does for ESRD patients.
Related services
Services involved in your care
These are the clinical services our team may use when managing renal failure (esrd) at home.
Renal System Care
Comprehensive management for patients with kidney disease and those on dialysis.
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Skilled Nursing Care
Our registered nurses provide comprehensive medical care in the comfort of your home, ensuring safety, comfort, and optimal health outcomes.
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Infusion Services
Home-based intravenous therapy administered by specially trained nurses for various medical conditions.
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Our experienced clinicians provide expert renal system care in the comfort of your home. Contact us today to discuss your needs.
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