Professional LPN/RN Care at Home for Monitoring, Treatments, and Education
Compassion Home Care Services delivers in-home nursing in Calgary through licensed LPNs and RNs who provide clinical assessments, medication administration, wound and catheter care, chronic-condition monitoring, and family education. We coordinate closely with your physician or care team so treatment at home is safe, consistent, and responsive as needs change.
We also proudly serve Airdrie, Chestermere, Okotoks, and Edmonton.
What Are In-Home Nursing Services?
In-home nursing brings clinic-level tasks into the comfort of home. Beyond routine caregiver support, nurses perform focused assessments, deliver treatments within scope and orders, and teach clients and families how to manage conditions day to day. Plans can be short-term (post-op or acute changes) or ongoing (chronic disease, palliative support).
Who We Help
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Post-operative clients needing wound care, dressing changes, or monitoring for complications.
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Chronic conditions such as diabetes, COPD, heart failure, hypertension—requiring vitals tracking, coaching, and medication management.
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Skin and wound concerns including pressure injuries, surgical sites, and skin integrity issues.
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Urology & ostomy needs for catheter care, catheter changes (per scope), and ostomy education/support.
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Palliative clients for comfort-focused monitoring, symptom observation, and family guidance.
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Medication-complex cases where administration, injections, or titration oversight is required by order.
Before starting, a nurse reviews your history, current orders, pharmacy information, and goals to design an appropriate schedule and skill mix.
Nursing Services We Offer
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Clinical assessments & monitoring: Vitals, pain assessment, lung/edema checks, neurological status, intake/output, skin integrity, and risk screens (falls, pressure).
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Wound care & dressings: Assessment, cleansing, dressing changes, and escalation pathways for signs of infection—aligned with physician/clinic protocols.
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Medication administration & reconciliation: Oral meds, eye/ear drops, inhalers/neb routines, topical treatments, and injections (e.g., insulin, anticoagulants, B12) per order; med list reconciliation with your pharmacy.
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Diabetes support: Glucose monitoring, insulin administration/teaching, hypo/hyperglycemia action plans, and foot-care risk checks.
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Catheter & ostomy care: Catheter maintenance, troubleshooting, supplies guidance, and ostomy appliance support with skin protection strategies.
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Cardiopulmonary support: Oxygen safety education, inhaler technique, breathing exercises, edema checks, weight logs for CHF.
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Education & coaching: Disease-specific teaching, medication timing, red-flag recognition, and written at-home instructions.
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Care coordination: Communication with your physician/clinic, home care case managers, and therapists; documentation and updates after visits.
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(When ordered) Advanced tasks within scope: IV site checks/line care, PICC dressing changes, and other procedures as permitted by provincial regulation and orders.
Popular bundles: Nursing Services + Post-Operative Care + Medication Reminders & Administration for safe recovery; or Nursing + Palliative Care for comfort-focused support.
Benefits of Nursing at Home
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Earlier issue detection: Regular assessments catch changes before they escalate.
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Fewer trips to clinic/ER: Many tasks can be done safely at home when appropriate orders are in place.
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Better adherence: Clear routines, teaching, and caregiver alignment improve follow-through.
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Family confidence: Written guidance and direct answers reduce anxiety and guesswork.
Our Calgary Nursing Process
Clinical Intake & Plan of Care
An RN/LPN reviews orders, medications, and goals; determines visit frequency (e.g., daily x3, then taper); and sets escalation triggers. We confirm supplies and pharmacy contacts.
Start of Care
The nurse performs a baseline assessment, completes the first treatment(s), and leaves practical instructions (e.g., wound care steps, glucose log template).
Ongoing Monitoring & Adjustments
We update the plan based on healing, vitals trends, symptom changes, and physician feedback. If conditions improve, we taper; if concerns arise, we increase frequency or escalate promptly.
Why Choose Compassion for Nursing Services in Calgary
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Experienced LPNs/RNs: Trained in home-based protocols, infection prevention, and patient/family teaching.
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Alignment with your clinicians: We follow written orders and keep your care team informed.
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Flexible scheduling: Time-sensitive visits (e.g., insulin windows), weekdays/weekends, and short-term intensives.
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Clear documentation: Concise visit notes and flagged concerns delivered to families and, with consent, to providers.
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Local responsiveness: Calgary coordination for dependable coverage and swift schedule changes.
Safety & Quality Standards
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Infection control: Hand hygiene, PPE, sterile/clean technique per task, and safe sharps disposal.
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Medication safety: 5-rights checks, reconciliation, and storage guidance.
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Wound & skin protocols: Evidence-aligned dressing choices and timely escalation for red flags.
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Scope & orders compliance: Only procedures permitted by provincial regulation and physician orders.
Service Areas
We’re based in Calgary and also serve Airdrie, Chestermere, Okotoks, and Edmonton. Live nearby but outside these areas? Contact us—if we can’t help directly, we’ll suggest trusted options.
How Often Should Nursing Visits Be?
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Acute post-op/wound care: Daily or every other day initially, tapering as healing progresses.
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Chronic condition monitoring: 1–3×/week, then biweekly/monthly once stable.
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Medication-specific schedules: Timed visits for injections or complex administration per order.
Your nurse will recommend cadence based on condition severity, goals, and caregiver availability.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nursing Services in Calgary, Alberta
Can you change dressings prescribed by my surgeon or wound clinic?
Yes. We follow the written protocol and report healing progress or concerns back to your clinic.
Do you provide IV therapy at home?
When ordered and within scope, we can support IV line care and certain infusions; availability depends on supplies, orders, and clinical appropriateness.
Will you manage my medications?
We can administer ordered medications, set up weekly organizers, reconcile lists with your pharmacy, and coordinate timing. For simple reminders, our caregiver team can support between nurse visits.
Can you coordinate with my family doctor or specialist?
Absolutely. With your consent, we share relevant assessments, photos (as allowed), and visit summaries.
How quickly can nursing start?
Often within 48–72 hours after intake and receipt of orders, subject to scheduling and supplies.
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See also: Post-Operative Care
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See also: Medication Reminders & Administration
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See also: Palliative Care
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See also: Personal Care
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See also: Foot Care (skin integrity oversight)
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See also: Respite Care (for family support)
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See also: Appointments & Outings Support (clinics, labs)
Get Started
Bring clinical care home—safely and clearly. Request a free in-home assessment for nursing services in Calgary, and we’ll align visits with your orders, routines, and goals.