Frequently Asked Questions

How soon can we start service?
We are frequently able to start service the same day. We begin by sending a Registered Nurse to provide an assessment of the patient’s needs.

What areas do you service?
Firstat serves all of San Diego County.

Are your nurses licensed and bonded?
Yes. They are not only licensed and bonded, they are employees of Firstat.

Do you have caregivers?
We have C.N.A.’s (Certified Nursing Assistants) who are similar to caregivers except they are licensed and can legally give patients hands-on care.

Do you have live-ins?
We do not have live-ins, but we can provide 24/7 hour care.

Do you take accept Medicare / Medi-Cal?
Firstat Nursing Services offers flexible payment options. Home care services are paid by the client directly, Long Term Care Insurance Plan or Workers Compensation Insurance.

What type of staff do you provide?
Firstat provides CNA, LVN and RN nurses. Definitions below:

C.N.A. is a Certified Nursing Assistant who has successfully completed a State Certified Nursing Assistant program. They are licensed to perform vital sign monitoring, medication reminders, ambulating, personal hygiene, feeding, dressing, and physical transfer; in addition to other activities of daily living.

L.V.N. is a Licensed Vocational Nurse with a current valid state license. They have the technical knowledge to perform nursing duties and patient care. They provide prescribed medical treatments such as injections, wound care, catheter care, set up and administer medication in addition to personal care.

R.N. is a Registered Nurse with a current valid state license. They perform frequent patient evaluations which include monitoring, performing procedures, administering IV medications, assessments and implementing the nursing care plan provided by the physician.