You’re Invited: PPEC Open Tours Event

Tender Care provides skilled nursing services in a daycare-like environment.

Join Us for Our PPEC Open Tours Event

When it comes to Pediatric Prescribed Extended Care (PPEC), many families assume that all centers operate the same way. The truth is… they don’t. Each PPEC has its own environment, care approach, staff culture, and level of support. Finding the right fit can make a meaningful difference for both your child and your family.

That’s why we’re inviting families to come see our center for themselves.


You’re Invited: PPEC Open Tours Event

On Jan 22nd, we’re opening our doors at our West Palm Beach (Lake Park) PPEC for an Open Tours Event.

🕗 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Location: 1015 10th St., Lake Park, FL 33403
📅 Date: Jan 22nd
No appointment needed

Drop in at any time during tour hours! No scheduling, no pressure, and no sales pitch.


Who Is This Event For?

This event is especially for:

  • Parents whose child already attends a PPEC

  • Families exploring PPEC care for the future

  • Caregivers who want to compare options and ask questions

You don’t need to be looking to switch centers. This is simply an opportunity to see another option, learn how different PPECs operate, and decide what feels right for your child.


What You Can Expect

During your visit, you’ll be able to:

  • Tour our facility

  • Observe our care environment

  • Ask questions about daily routines, nursing care, and therapies

  • Meet members of our team

  • Learn how we support medically complex children and their families

Most importantly, you’ll get a real sense of how our center feels.


Why Touring Matters

Choosing a PPEC isn’t just about services… it’s about trust, comfort, and peace of mind. Touring different centers helps families feel confident they’re making the best decision for their child’s needs.

If you’ve ever wondered how another PPEC compares, this is your chance to find out.


We Look Forward to Meeting You

Stop by anytime between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Jan 22nd for our PPEC Open Tours Event.
No appointment needed! Just come as you are. 💙

Tender Care provides care for medically complex and fragile children from birth to 21 years of age in a daycare-like environment staffed with nurses, CNAs, and therapists. We are the first independently owned PPEC in the State of Florida with our initial center opening in 1988. This means we have an abundance of experience and knowledge in providing loving care to this special pediatric population. We have 6 Tender Care PPEC centers throughout Florida, with our newest facility located in Gainesville.

Lake Park Location

Our goal is to enhance the development of each child through collaborative relationships between families, physicians, nurses, and therapists. This holistic approach to care is carried out in an environment that allows the child to engage in social interactions with their peers. This results in thriving children, well-positioned to achieve their greatest potential. We also offer transportation at no cost and provide nutritious meals throughout the day. 

What sets us apart is that we care for and treat every child like family. We have passion in our hearts for our children and a desire to see them succeed.

We are so excited to have a table at this fair and can’t wait to meet all the families that attend.

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PPEC Offers Many Advantages…

To the child/family:

  • Centrally located nursing and therapy decreases intrusions into family dynamics at home
  • Increased socialization with other children
  • Decreased hospitalization
  • Personalized case management ensuring the best care for your child
  • Offers caregivers increased potential to return to work or school
  • Early detection of potential health problems by licensed professionals

To the payer:

  • Decreased hospitalizations through early detection and case management
  • Increased compliance with plan of care resulting in less utilization of health care benefits
  • An average savings of 40% to 50% compared to Home Health services

 

Common pediatric diagnoses that indicate a potential need for daily skilled nursing services:

  • Premature infants diagnosed with bronchopulmonary dysplasia, apnea of prematurity, oxygen and pulse oximetry dependence
  • Cerebral palsy with gastrostomy or jejunostomy dependence and/or seizures
  • Spina bifida with or without an Arnold Chiari malformation and shunt monitoring, and urinary catheterization dependence
  • Certain cardiac anomalies
  • Post-transplant status
  • Immunosuppressed status
  • Tracheostomy status (with or without ventilator dependence)
  • Failure to thrive
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • History of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
  • Adrenal Insufficiency
  • Presence of a colostomy, ileostomy, urostomy, or vesicostomy

*This is not medical advice, always consult with your child’s doctor before making any changes to their lifestyle. 

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