Compassionate, skilled nursing for medically fragile children and adults

Compassionate, skilled nursing for medically fragile children and adults

At Valentine’s Home Care, we understand the courage, love, and commitment it takes to care for a medically fragile child or adult at home.

Our Specialized Care Program (Private Duty Nursing) brings skilled, compassionate nursing right where your loved one feels safest — at home, surrounded by family.

Whether your family receives services through Missouri Medicaid or chooses private-pay, our mission is the same: to provide trustworthy, high-quality care that honors your loved one’s dignity and supports your whole family.

Who We Support

Valentine’s Specialized Care serves:

  • Healthy Children & Youth (HCY) – Missouri Medicaid pediatric Private Duty Nursing

  • Medically Fragile Adult Waiver (MFAW) – Missouri Medicaid adult Private Duty Nursing

  • Private-pay families seeking skilled in-home nursing for children or adults

Our team walks alongside families to help explain options, coordinate care, and support a smooth start.

Private Duty Nursing (PDN) — What It Is

Private Duty Nursing (PDN) is one-on-one, continuous skilled nursing care provided by an RN or LPN in the home for children and adults with complex medical needs.

PDN is designed for loved ones who require ongoing medical care and close monitoring throughout the day or night, beyond what traditional home care can provide.

How Care Is Funded (Medicaid & Private-Pay)

We support families in different funding situations:

  • Missouri Medicaid (HCY / MFAW)

    • PDN services authorized through DHSS

    • Hours and eligibility determined by state assessment

    • No out-of-pocket cost to eligible families

  • Private-Pay PDN
    For families who do not qualify for Medicaid PDN or who prefer an additional option, we also offer private-pay PDN with:

    • Clear hourly rates

    • The ability to supplement Medicaid-approved hours

    • Options to use FSA/HSA funds

    • Support for families seeking insurance reimbursement

No matter how care is funded, every family receives the same level of compassion, clinical oversight, and respect.

Examples of Care Our Nurses Provide

Our Private Duty Nurses can help with:

  • Tracheostomy care and monitoring

  • Ventilator support and observation

  • G-tube / J-tube feeding management

  • Seizure monitoring and intervention

  • Suctioning and respiratory treatments

  • Oxygen support

  • Central line and catheter care

  • Wound care

  • Medication administration and skilled assessments

  • Mobility assistance, safe transfers, and positioning

  • Gentle, safety-focused emergency response

Each care plan is customized to your loved one’s medical needs and your family’s routine.

Pediatric Private Duty Nursing

Our nurses lovingly support children and youth with conditions such as:

  • Prematurity-related complications

  • Congenital and genetic disorders

  • Neurological conditions

  • Trach/vent dependence

  • Seizure disorders

  • Complex respiratory needs

  • Developmental delays and medically complex care needs

We provide care with gentleness, patience, and a heart for your child’s quality of life and comfort.

Adult Private Duty Nursing

For adults with medically fragile conditions, we provide skilled support that helps them safely remain at home.

We compassionately serve adults living with:

  • ALS or other neuromuscular conditions

  • Multiple sclerosis (MS)

  • Spinal cord injuries and quadriplegia

  • Ventilator dependence

  • Stroke with significant physical limitations

  • Advanced respiratory or cardiac conditions

  • Other complex, long-term health needs

Our goal is to support safety, dignity, and stability for your loved one and peace of mind for your family.

Why Families Choose Valentine’s Specialized Care

  • BSN, RN–led clinical oversight for safety and consistency

  • 24/7 nurse manager support for urgent questions or concerns

  • Experienced nurses trained in both pediatric and adult PDN

  • A warm, family-centered approach rooted in compassion and integrity

  • Strong communication with physicians, case managers, and hospital teams

  • Thoughtful nurse-family matching

  • Reliable scheduling and continuity of care

We care for your loved one as if they were part of our own family.

What to Expect Next?

We keep the process simple and supportive:

  1. Submit your request for services

  2. Our Nurse Manager contacts you within 24 hours

  3. We schedule a meet & greet with your family

  4. A personalized care plan is created

  5. Your nurse is matched and care begins

Throughout the process, we communicate clearly, answer questions, and walk alongside you step by step.

Meet Our Nurse Manager

Caila — BSN, RN, Nurse Manager, Valentine's Home Care Inc.

Caila leads our clinical team with steady professionalism and genuine compassion.

She specializes in both pediatric and adult Private Duty Nursing and partners closely with families, nurses, and physicians to ensure that each client receives safe, consistent, and heartfelt care.

"Valentine’s has been a true blessing for our family. My son has never gone a single day without care, and the nurses are professional, dependable, and genuinely compassionate. Their nurse manager, Caila, trains each nurse so thoroughly that I always feel confident my son is safe and supported. Valentine’s treats us like family, not just clients, and that means everything.”

— Parent of MFAW Adult Client

“Valentine’s Home Care has exceeded every expectation. They treat us with kindness, professionalism, and genuine care. Their nurses are highly trained in pediatric and adult private duty nursing, and the communication is always clear and supportive. We receive reliable, continuous care — and we always feel like we’re cared for as people, not just patients.”

— Family Served by Valentine’s Specialized Care

“Our son absolutely loves his nurse, and we’ve seen so much growth and progress since starting with Valentine’s. The care is consistent, reliable, and full of compassion. Our nurse has truly become part of our family. Caila, the nurse manager, communicates with us constantly, trains the nurses incredibly well, and always makes sure our child’s care plan is followed with excellence.”

— Parent of Pediatric HCY Client

Contact us

Ready to Learn More or Start Services?

We would be honored to support your family.

You can:

  • Request a Call Back

  • Request PDN Enrollment (Medicaid or Private-Pay)

  • Speak with Our Nurse Manager

Contact Information

Valentine’s Home Care, Inc. 
Specialized Care — Private Duty Nursing Program
5846 Macklind Ave
St. Louis, MO 63109

Phone: (314) 970-2407 
Email: info@valentineshealthcare.com
Web: valentineshomehealthcare.com

What Makes Valentine's Home Care different?

We are a compassionate, family-focused agency with a mission to honor a legacy of care. We are committed to providing a personal, professional experience and a genuinely human touch that you won't find at a large, impersonal agency.

How do you ensure the safety of our family?

We have a rigorous screening process to ensure the safety of every family we serve. This includes comprehensive background checks, credential verification, and a thorough interview process to confirm each professional embodies our values of compassion and integrity.

Are your nurses qualified and licensed?

Yes. Every member of our care team is a licensed and highly skilled professional. We ensure that all of our nurses meet or exceed the state's requirements for training and certification.

How quickly can we start services?

We understand that getting services started for your loved one is a top priority. While the timeline is dependent on a few key steps, we work efficiently to streamline the process. We will guide you through each part, from a meet and greet where you can meet a member of our team to completing paperwork, to ensure we can begin services as quickly as possible.

How does the referral process work?

Once you submit the form, a member of our team will reach out to you within 24 hours. This is a simple, no-pressure conversation where we can answer your questions and learn more about your family's needs.

Will my loved one have the same nurse?

Yes. We are committed to providing consistent and personalized care. We hire and pair a dedicated nurse specifically for your loved one's case. In the event of an absence, we will provide a qualified substitute nurse to ensure your loved one receives uninterrupted, high-quality care.

What areas do you serve?

We proudly serve families across St. Louis City, St. Louis, St. Charles, Jefferson, Franklin, Washington, Gasconade, Montgomery, Warren, Pike, Madison, Perry, St. Francois, and Ste. Genevieve Counties.