Are you looking for a Gainesville PPEC Center to care for your child with Special Medical Needs?

Tender Care PPEC in Gainesville is the ideal place for exceptional care for medically fragile and medically complex children. Our dedicated team of experienced nurses, CNAs, and therapists provides skilled, compassionate support for children with a wide range of medical conditions. At Tender Care, we offer a safe, nurturing environment similar to a daycare setting where your child can feel comfortable, supported, and at home.

Our mission is to support each child’s growth and development by tailoring care to their unique needs. We work closely with families, physicians, nurses, and therapists to make a meaningful impact on your child’s health and overall well-being.

Contact us today to schedule a tour. We would love to meet you and your family.

What is PPEC?

PPEC stands for Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care. A PPEC center is a licensed, nonresidential day treatment program prescribed by a physician for medically complex and technologically dependent children. Care is delivered by a skilled team of pediatric professionals.

Tender Care’s daytime program provides skilled nursing services, specialized therapies, developmental support, and access to consultants for medically complex children for up to twelve hours each day.

Our Gainesville PPEC center offers many advantages

For the child and family:

• Centrally located nursing and therapy services that reduce disruptions at home
• Increased opportunities for socialization with peers
• Reduced risk of hospitalization
• Personalized case management to ensure the highest quality of care
• Greater flexibility for caregivers who need to return to work or school
• Early identification of potential health concerns by licensed professionals

For the payer:

• Reduced hospitalizations through early detection and proactive case management
• Improved adherence to the plan of care, lowering overall use of health care benefits
• Average cost savings of forty to fifty percent compared to home health services

Common pediatric diagnoses that may indicate a need for daily skilled nursing care:

• Premature infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia, apnea of prematurity, or oxygen and pulse oximetry dependence
• Cerebral palsy with feeding tube dependence or seizure activity
• Spina bifida with or without Arnold Chiari malformation, shunt management needs, or catheterization requirements
• Certain cardiac conditions
• Post-transplant care
• Immunosuppressed status
• Tracheostomy care 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