What Is Private Duty Nursing?
Private duty nursing provides one-on-one clinical care in your home, supervised by a nurse practitioner. Unlike standard home health agencies that send different aides each visit, private duty nursing means a dedicated, hand-matched caregiver who knows your loved one — their medications, their routines, their preferences.
At MCM Private Care, every private duty case is overseen by our founder Andrea Kohn, CRNP. Andrea doesn't just sign off on paperwork — she conducts the initial clinical assessment, designs the care plan, and provides ongoing oversight. That's the difference between private duty nursing and agency care.
Who Needs Private Duty Nursing?
- Post-surgery recovery — continuous monitoring during critical recovery periods
- Chronic condition management — diabetes, heart failure, COPD, neurological conditions
- Medication management — complex medication regimens that require clinical oversight
- Wound care and clinical procedures — skilled nursing tasks that go beyond standard caregiving
- End-of-life care — dignified, compassionate care with clinical support
Private Duty vs. Home Health: What's the Difference?
Home health care is typically short-term, Medicare-funded visits — a nurse comes for 30 minutes, checks vitals, and leaves. There are visit limits, and you don't choose your provider.
Private duty nursing is ongoing, privately funded care with no visit limits. You get a hand-matched caregiver, NP oversight, and the continuity that clinical outcomes depend on. At MCM, our average client relationship is measured in years — not visits.
Why MCM for Private Duty Nursing
MCM Private Care is the only NP-founded private duty nursing practice in Montgomery County. Over 20 years, we've served 1,000+ families across Potomac, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Rockville, and Chevy Chase.
75% of our clients come from referrals. 8 families have trusted us with over $1 million in care each. That's not marketing — that's a 20-year track record.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is private duty nursing?
One-on-one clinical care in your home, supervised by a nurse practitioner, with a hand-matched caregiver dedicated to your family.
Who needs private duty nursing?
Families whose loved ones need clinical-level care — post-surgery, chronic conditions, complex medications, or skilled nursing tasks.
How is it different from home health?
Home health is short-term Medicare visits. Private duty is ongoing, privately funded, with NP oversight and no visit limits.
Schedule a Free NP Assessment
Andrea will visit your home and create a personalized care plan. No obligation.
Call 240-789-4890