Exceptional clinical care begins where recovery happens. At Middlesex Healthcare Services, our Skilled Nursing program delivers advanced medical support in the comfort of the home for individuals managing acute and chronic conditions. Our licensed nursing services in Lawrence, Massachusetts, ensure that licensed nurses provide care aligned with physician orders, focusing on accuracy, observation, and timely response to changes in condition.
Skilled Nursing provides licensed medical care for individuals who require ongoing clinical support at home. Services are delivered by Registered and Licensed Nurses and are provided under physician direction to address medical conditions that require professional oversight.
Skilled nursing may include assessment, monitoring, treatment, education, and coordination of care for individuals recovering from illness or surgery, managing chronic conditions, or requiring specialized medical interventions. The goal is to support recovery, promote stability, and help individuals remain safely in their home environment.
We provide the following skilled nursing services:
- Assessments, interventions, and teaching for acute and chronic diagnoses
- Surgical aftercare
- Medication instruction and management
- Wound and ostomy care
- Anticoagulation therapy
- Pain and symptom management
- Psychiatric and substance abuse nursing
Through collaboration with our interdisciplinary home care team, we are also able to provide:
- Physical Therapy (PT)
- Occupational Therapy (OT)
- Speech Therapy (SLP)
- Medical Social Workers (MSW)
- Home Health Aides (HHA)
A patient may be referred to Middlesex Healthcare Services by:
- Physicians
- Hospitals
- Case managers and social workers
- Nursing homes
- Insurance companies
For referrals, please contact our 24-hour referral line at 978-655-4749.
We accept most insurance providers, including:
- Medicare plans
- Medicaid plans
- MassHealth
- Commonwealth Care Alliance (CCA)
- Mass General Brigham
- Tufts Health Plan
- WellSense Care Alliance
- Fallon Health
- Senior Whole Health
- Element Care Inc.
We also accept private payment agreements for services.
About Us
Middlesex Healthcare Services was founded by a team of experienced, patient-focused clinicians with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality home health care.
As a CHAP-accredited organization, we adhere to the core values of Quality Care, Respect, Diligence, Accountability, and Commitment. We remain steadfast in our mission to provide exemplary care, exceed patient expectations, and actively engage individuals in their health care choices and plans.
Our goal is to care for patients with respect and dignity within their communities while helping to prevent unnecessary hospitalization or premature institutionalization.
We value and respect our patients’ desire to continue enjoying the familiar and comfortable surroundings of their homes and loved ones. We strive to build strong relationships with patients, families, staff, and referral sources, and to give back to the communities we serve whenever possible.
Ultimately, our commitment is to improve the quality of life and overall well-being for those entrusted to our care.
Our Skilled Nursing team is composed of Registered and Licensed Nurses, supported by:
- Physical Therapists (PTs)
- Occupational Therapists (OTs)
- Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs)
- Home Health Aides (HHAs)
We employ bilingual staff to meet the needs of the communities we serve. In addition to providing quality medical care in the home, our team works closely with vulnerable populations, including individuals in recovery residences, sober homes, community shelters, and correctional reentry programs.
Our professionals are carefully selected and trained to provide compassionate, skilled care as part of our dedicated healthcare team.
Our Coverage
We serve most communities in:
Bristol County
Plymouth County
Middlesex County
Essex County
Worcester County
Suffolk County
Norfolk County
Frequently Asked Questions
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