Skilled nursing visits

A skilled nursing visit is a nurse visit to initiate and complete a professional nursing task to meet an assessed need in a person's home. A skilled nursing visit may include the following services: 

• Hands-on nursing care. 
• Health care training for the consumer and/or their family. 
• Observation and assessment of the person’s physical status.

Who is eligible for skilled nurse visits?

Skilled nursing visits are available to people who:

• Are eligible for Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare Expanded (pregnant women and children)
• Have nursing needs that are:
  • Medically necessary.
  • Ordered by a physician, advanced practice registered nurse or physician’s assistance
  • Happen intermittently.
  • Provided according to a written service plan.

People may only receive skilled nursing visits in their home.

Who can provide a skilled nurse visit?

Only a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse employed by a Medicare-certified agency may provide this service.

How can I get skilled nurse visits?

For more information, call a home health agency or contact your local county or tribal nation To find a home health agency, look in the yellow pages of your telephone book under Home Health Services.