Specialized Pediatric Skilled Nursing.Right at Home.
Providing specialized pediatric skilled nursing, pediatric medical equipment, and coordinated home healthcare for children with complex medical needs across Illinois. Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, we support both your child and your family through every stage of care.
Our Value Proposition
Why Families Choose Castor
Serving Families Throughout Illinois
Providing specialized pediatric healthcare services across the state, ensuring your child receives the care they need wherever you call home.
24/7 Clinical Support
We provide around-the-clock shift nursing and an immediate on-call support system. A clinical expert is always just a phone call away.
Specialized Clinician Matching
We don't simply assign caregivers. Our Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) are carefully selected and matched to your child's unique medical, clinical, and developmental needs.
Reliable Continuity of Care
Medical disruptions can cause setbacks. Castor ensures continuity by maintaining dedicated backup teams of pre-trained caregivers, keeping your child’s routine seamless.
About Pediatric Nursing Services
Castor specializes in Pediatric Home Nursing, delivering complex, medically necessary skilled care to children in the comfort and safety of their homes. Our highly trained RNs and LPNs provide fee for service nursing support for medically fragile and technology dependent children, with eligibility often available through private insurance or state programs.
As an approved provider for the Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC), we ensure access to high quality care regardless of family income. Our Intake Nursing Coordinator guides families through the eligibility and enrollment process, working closely with DSCC to develop a personalized care plan that meets each child's unique needs.
Clinical Services & Medical Specialties
Hospital-Level Clinical Support in the Comfort of Home
Bringing your child home after a hospital stay can feel overwhelming. Whether your child is transitioning from the NICU, PICU, or another hospital setting, our specialized pediatric nurses work closely with your physicians, specialists, and care team to provide advanced clinical care in the comfort and safety of your home—ensuring a smooth transition from hospital to home.
Ventilator & Tracheostomy Care
Comprehensive respiratory care provided by nurses specially trained in advanced airway management and tracheostomy care.
Feeding Tube & Nutritional Therapies
Expert management of G-tubes, NG-tubes, and total parenteral nutrition (TPN) coordinated with your child’s GI specialists and nutritionists.
Complex Infusion & IV Therapies
In-home administration of intravenous medications, antibiotics, and central line/PICC line maintenance.
Cardiovascular, Neurological & Congenital Care
Specialized support for infants and children living with complex genetic syndromes, cardiac anomalies, or chronic medical conditions.
Hourly Shift Care & Short-Term Visits
Whether you need 24-hour continuous care or focused short-term clinical visits, we customize the schedule to your family’s life.
Integrated Pediatric DME & Clinical Supplies
One Call. One Partner. Every Supply Your Child Needs.
Say goodbye to coordinating with multiple vendors. Castor seamlessly integrates specialized pediatric Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and clinical supplies directly into your nursing plan.
What We Provide & Deliver Straight to Your Door
Mobility & Comfort
Respiratory & Life Support
Daily Care Necessities
The Castor Difference
Our technicians and nurses handle the setup, delivery, and routine maintenance of all equipment. Because your nursing and equipment are managed under one roof, you never have to worry about a supply delay interrupting your child's care.
INSURANCE, WAIVERS & ADMISSIONS
Navigating Pediatric Healthcare Coverage with Ease
Securing care for a child with complex medical needs is a journey—but navigating insurance coverage shouldn't be. Our dedicated intake team manages the paperwork, approvals, and communication with your providers so you can focus on being a parent.
Programs We Proudly Accept
All Major Private Insurances
Commercial health plans and employer-backed networks.
Illinois State Medicaid Programs
Fully credentialed under DSCC (Division of Specialized Care for Children) and DORS (Division of Rehabilitation Services).
Waiver & Non-Waiver Options
Comprehensive alignment with Illinois waiver programs to maximize your child’s allotted care hours.
Respite Care Support
Providing much-needed clinical relief and rest for primary family caregivers, paid through state or private benefits.
The Castor Difference
Advanced Pediatric Simulation Lab
Our advanced pediatric simulation lab allows clinicians to master your child's specific care routine before they ever enter your home. We also welcome families for hands-on training, giving parents the confidence to actively participate in their child's care.
Empowering Parents (CNA Program)
We believe parents are the ultimate advocates. We offer a specialized CNA program designed to give parents the certified clinical knowledge and confidence required to co-manage their child’s care alongside our team.
Technology That Keeps Your Care Team Connected
Our technology replaces traditional paper documentation with secure, real-time electronic charting. We provide a dedicated computer directly in your home, ensuring seamless communication between your home care team and your child's physicians.
Our Hiring & Training Excellence
Employee and Family Referrals
We give hiring preference to nurses referred by our current employees or the families of our patients.
Drug-Free Environment
We maintain a 100% drug-free workplace. Every employee undergoes drug testing before starting employment.
Comprehensive Interviews and Validation
Our hiring process includes multiple layers of interviews and a thorough validation of each candidate's experience.
Rigorous Reference Checks
We enforce high standards in reference checks to ensure the reliability and professionalism of our staff.
Extensive Background and Incident Reviews
We conduct thorough background checks and examine any negligence or incident reports before making a hiring decision.
In-Depth Training
Our nurses receive several hours of training, including specialized training with ventilator and tracheostomy technology from our vendors.
On-Site Training
Nurses are trained alongside current nurses in the home before they begin providing care independently.
Electronic Charting Training
We ensure our nurses are proficient in electronic charting to accurately document patient conditions.
Competitive Compensation and Retention
We offer competitive pay and retention strategies to ensure continuity of care by keeping nurses with the same families.
Ongoing Education
Our nurses have access to over 350 online training courses to continually enhance their skill sets.
Medical Equipment Training
Our nurses have access to Castor's medical supplies for hands-on education with medical equipment.
Customized Training
Castor's Health Institute provides custom training to all our staff as needed to meet specific care requirements.
Our Skilled and Trained Professionals Include
Ready to Learn More About Pediatric Care?
Contact us today to discuss your child's care needs