Services
Home Care
Peterson Home Care brings skilled nursing and therapy services into your home – helping you recover, maintain independence, and age with dignity.
Our Approach
At Peterson Home Care, we believe the most healing place is often home. We bring medical and support services directly into your living space, collaborating with you, your caregivers, and your physicians to create a care plan that fits your needs. Whether you’re recovering from surgery, managing a chronic condition, or simply need assistance, our goal is to promote safety, comfort, and progress in a familiar environment.
Why Choose Home Care at Peterson Health?
- Medicare-certified, nonprofit home health agency serving Kerrville and surrounding communities
- Registered nurses available around the clock, with weekend visits scheduled per physician orders
- Weekly interdisciplinary team meetings including nurses, therapists, social workers, aids, and physicians — ensuring coordinated, high-quality care
- Seamless communication and collaboration with your primary doctors, specialists, and diagnostic services
- Portable diagnostics (blood draws, vitals, coordination of home X‑ray) delivered to your door
- Respite care for qualifying veterans, giving caregivers a break while certified professionals step in
Conditions We Treat
- Post‑surgical recovery and wound care
- Stroke, heart attack, or functional decline after hospitalization
- Chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, heart disease, COPD)
- Mobility or strength loss, rehabilitation needs
- Speech, swallowing, and cognitive deficits
- Home safety challenges, fall risk
- End-of-life conditions (as part of hospice & palliative services)
Treatments / Services
- Skilled nursing care (medication management, assessments, care coordination)
- Home health aide & personal care assistance (bathing, dressing, grooming, meal prep)
- Physical, occupational, and speech therapy in-home
- Wound care & chronic ulcer management
- Diagnostic services: blood draws, vitals monitoring, coordination of portable X‑ray
- Social work support, counseling, and community resource linkage
- Caregiver education and training
- Respite care for qualifying caregivers / veterans
For More Information
Call 830.258.7400