Private home care by Commonwealth Nursing Services
Commonwealth Nursing Services (CNS) is the private home care agency for Tufts Medicine Care at Home. CNS offers dependable and affordable in-home solutions to enhance recovery, ensure safety, and increase independence. Their dedicated paraprofessional staff provides a variety of personal care and support services to help individuals of all ages remain in their own home and community.
Do you or someone you love need help at home to live safely and well?
CNS will bring private duty services to people with chronic or acute health conditions who need help in their own homes. Directed by a registered nurse, our staff includes nurses, certified home health aides and homemakers. They are appropriately licensed or certified and chosen carefully for their knowledge, skill, and compassion. Our clients, or their family members, pay for these services and decide on the number of hours and days of service.
This help is generally not covered by health insurance but may be covered under a long term care insurance or public benefit programs.
You will be surprised to learn how affordable private home care can be!
We make aging at home manageable
An affordable alternative to facility or hospital care
Caregiver respite/relief is available for families or other caregivers who are temporarily unable to care for their family member. For example, the primary caregiver may need time to attend a social function such as a family wedding or graduation or would like to take a brief vacation.
About our staff
All staff who provide personal care services are fully licensed and/or certified and have had a complete background check. In addition, all Private Care staff are supervised by licensed nursing professionals to ensure the highest level of service possible. We also offer multiple opportunities for continuing education so that staff keeps informed about the newest home service options available.
Arrange for care
For general inquiries or make a referral for service, please call us at 978-459-7771 or email us at RN@CNS.org.
At just 49 years old, Daniel “Dan” Riley was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Although the diagnosis forced Dan to leave his job in the interior design field, Dan functioned […]
Committed and honored to care Ron and Penelope (Penny) Verow laugh often as they share stories of the life they’ve enjoyed together and spoken glowingly of their two daughters and […]
At age 60, David Townsend waited patiently, hopeful that a heart transplant would give him more time – quality time to share with his wife, his children, and the grandchildren […]
We will provide care wherever “home” is… whether it be an assisted living facility or a social event such as a family gathering.
How do you decide what services are needed?
All clients receive a comprehensive in-home assessment from a licensed nursing professional who will suggest services necessary for their safety and well-being. This allows the client and family to make an informed decision about the services needed. Once the assessment is completed, we develop a care plan that fits each client’s situation. We review the care plan on a regular basis to make sure that the services provided are appropriate and effective.
Why should I use Private Care Services instead of hiring someone myself?
There are a number of reasons why you should choose Private Care Services. First, all our employees are screened, have a comprehensive background check and are fully trained. Second, we provide professional liability insurance and worker’s compensation. Third, we supervise our employees to ensure the highest level of professional conduct. Finally, clients can be assured that they will receive the services they need when they need them.
How much does it cost to have private care services at my home?
The amount of service you need is completely up to the client and family if they are involved.. The cost will depend on the number and frequency of the specific services needed. Information on the cost of different services is available upon request.
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Committed and honored to care
Ron and Penelope (Penny) Verow laugh often as they share stories of the life they’ve enjoyed together and spoken glowingly of their two daughters and beautiful granddaughters. The retirement they had planned included relaxing in their beautiful home in Maine, fishing in the river that runs through the property and traveling to visit friends and family. But, all that changed with Penny’s multiple sclerosis diagnosis. As the disease progressed and Penny’s care became too difficult for Ron to manage alone, the dreams of enjoying leisurely days in Maine and taking trips to see family and friends were gone. They decided to move to Massachusetts, bringing them closer to family and to the care and treatment Penny needed.
Today, Penny receives personal care and support services five days a week, 52 weeks a year, including bathing, dressing, meal preparation, feeding, and light housekeeping. “The home health aides are kind, caring and helpful. They give Ron a break from caregiving and time for grocery shopping or errands. And, they’re a wonderful company for me. I get to enjoy a few hours of girl talk.”
“Caring for Penny is an honor,” said home health aide, Pam Fournier. “She wants to stay in her own home as long as possible and I’m committed to helping her do so.”
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With the support of Home Health VNA, David was able to stay at home in the familiar surroundings of his neighborhood and the company of family and friends. His goal was to get strong enough so that, if a heart became available, he could endure the surgery, recuperate and return to the comfort of his own home soon after the transplant. Helping him achieve his goals every step of the way was a Hearts at Home clinical team from Home Health VNA. Hearts at Home is designed to provide patients with complex heart conditions, such as heart failure, with intense care oversight and monitoring. With the support of Hearts at Home, David managed a complicated and extensive prescription regimen comprised of 41 daily medications in addition to receiving care from various disciplines, including physical and occupational therapy, nursing and social work. He utilized telehealth monitoring to track his vital signs several times each day and communicate regularly with his health coach for medical and emotional support. With Hearts at Home, David was surrounded by a highly skilled care team that applied exceptional clinical judgment to identify and respond to any medical concern that required intervention from his physician or an immediate nursing visit. “Everyone from your agency is on the spot, working hard and keeping a close eye on all my complex symptoms,” said David. “They truly care about me, checking on me, sometimes multiple times a day. Because of this terrific team, I’m getting stronger every day.”
Over time, David regained his strength and was well prepared when he received the much-anticipated news that a suitable heart was available. He underwent a successful transplant operation and was eventually able to return home to recuperate and undergo therapy to help keep his new heart strong. With the expert care and support of Home Health VNA nurses and physical therapists, David has fully recovered and is, once again, able to enjoy those very special times with the family and friends he cherishes.
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