Serving Greater Toronto Area

Private Ventilator Care at Home in Toronto

Hire experienced ICU nurses for ventilator-dependent patients, tracheostomy care, and complex respiratory support. We handle the equipment so you can focus on your loved one.

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Private ICU Nursing Services

Complex Respiratory Care & Ventilator Management

When your loved one needs more than basic home care, you need a registered nurse who understands invasive ventilation, tracheostomy protocols, and high-acuity monitoring. We're trained to read the numbers, adjust the settings, and recognize when something isn't right.

Ventilator Care at Home Toronto

We provide specialized support for ventilator-dependent patients including invasive ventilation management, tracheostomy hygiene, and airway clearance. Our nurses handle BiPAP, CPAP, and mechanical ventilator settings with the same precision you'd expect in an ICU. When the alarms go off at 2 AM, you'll have someone who knows exactly what to check first.

We manage:

Trach care and suctioning, oxygen titration, cuff pressure checks, ventilator troubleshooting, emergency protocols for equipment failure.

Post-ICU & Complex Continuing Care

Transitioning from hospital to home is terrifying when your loved one still needs intensive monitoring. We bridge that gap with registered nurses experienced in complex continuing care and high-acuity patient management. We're comfortable with PICC lines, central venous catheters, wound vacs, chest tubes, and the medication regimens that come with multi-system illness.

Specialized in:

ALS home nursing support, spinal cord injury care, long-term ventilation (LTV) programs, Transitional Home Ventilation Program support.

Medical Consultation & Advocacy

Hospital discharge planners throw around terms like "tidal volumes" and "PEEP settings" without explaining what they mean for your dad's breathing at 3 AM. We translate the medical jargon into language that makes sense. Before you sign off on a care plan you don't understand, talk to someone who's been in the ICU and knows what questions to ask.

We help with:

Discharge planning review, equipment setup verification, family training for basic airway management, coordination with CCAC and respiratory therapy.

Coverage Area

Private Nursing Across the Greater Toronto Area

We provide private duty nursing services throughout Toronto and surrounding regions. Whether you're in downtown Toronto or the surrounding municipalities, we'll match you with an experienced ICU nurse who can get to your home quickly.

Premium Service Areas

Yorkville, Rosedale, Forest Hill, Bridle Path, Oakville.

Concierge-level ICU nursing for Toronto's premier neighborhoods and Oakville.

Toronto Central

Downtown, Midtown, The Annex, Yorkville, Rosedale, Forest Hill, Casa Loma, Old Toronto.

Expert ventilator care for high-acuity patients in central Toronto neighborhoods.

North York

Willowdale, Bayview Village, Don Mills, Lawrence Park, Bridle Path.

Private ICU nurses serving North York families with complex medical needs.

Scarborough

Agincourt, Malvern, Highland Creek, West Hill, Woburn.

Registered nurses for tracheostomy and respiratory care in Scarborough.

Etobicoke

Mimico, Islington, Kingsway, Humber Bay, New Toronto.

24-hour ventilator support and high-acuity nursing in Etobicoke.

Mississauga, Brampton & Oakville

Port Credit, Streetsville, Meadowvale, Erin Mills, Downtown Brampton, Oakville.

Private duty nursing for ventilator-dependent patients in Peel and Halton Regions.

York Region

Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Thornhill, Aurora, Newmarket.

Concierge nursing services for complex respiratory care in York Region.

Not sure if we cover your area? We serve the entire Greater Toronto Area including Durham Region, Halton Region (Oakville, Burlington), and premium neighborhoods throughout Toronto.

Contact us to confirm service availability

Why Choose Private ICU Nursing

The Gap Between Hospital Discharge and Home Care

When a loved one gets discharged from ICU with a tracheostomy, a ventilator, or complex medication needs, the Ontario healthcare system assumes Personal Support Workers can handle it. They can't. PSWs aren't trained to troubleshoot ventilator alarms, manage invasive airways, or interpret the subtle signs that oxygen saturation is dropping before the monitor catches it. That's when families panic and end up back in the emergency room at 2 AM because they don't know if the high-pressure alarm means the trach is plugged or if Dad just coughed.

We fill that gap with Registered Nurses who've worked in critical care units across Canada. These aren't new grads learning on your loved one. They're experienced ICU nurses who know what a normal chest rise looks like on mechanical ventilation, who can suction a trach without causing a vasovagal response, and who understand when it's safe to wean oxygen versus when you need to call respiratory therapy. They've managed patients on BiPAP, CPAP, invasive ventilation, and high-flow nasal cannula. They know the difference between position-dependent desaturation and true respiratory distress.

For families managing long-term ventilation programs (LTV), Transitional Home Ventilation support, or post-ICU recovery, you need someone who speaks the same language as your respirologist and your discharge planner. When the CCAC coordinator talks about "backup rate" and "pressure support," you need to know what that means for your mom's comfort overnight. We translate the medical terminology into decisions you can make with confidence. We also work with ALS patients, spinal cord injuries, and anyone requiring complex continuing care at home who can't afford to have an amateur managing their airway.

We prioritize transparency because your trust matters. We encourage all clients to verify nursing credentials through the official CNO Registry. Every nurse we refer is licensed and authorized to practice in Ontario without restrictions. You're not just hiring a warm body with a certificate. You're hiring someone who can keep your loved one safe when everything goes wrong at 3 AM.

Common Questions

What You Need to Know About Private ICU Nursing

What's the difference between an ICU nurse and a regular home care nurse?

An ICU nurse has specialized training in critical care including mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, and life-support equipment management. They've worked in Intensive Care Units where patients are on ventilators, vasopressors, and continuous telemetry. A regular home care RN might have excellent wound care skills but won't know how to troubleshoot a ventilator alarm or recognize early respiratory decompensation. For ventilator-dependent patients or high-acuity needs, you need someone who's managed similar patients in a hospital ICU setting.

Does OHIP or private insurance cover these nursing services?

OHIP doesn't cover private duty nursing because it falls outside publicly funded home care programs. However, private insurance plans and employer health spending accounts will cover some or all of the costs. Check your policy for "private nursing," "home health care," or "registered nurse" coverage. Some extended health plans have annual limits for nursing services. We recommend getting pre-authorization from your insurer before booking to avoid surprises. For self-pay clients, we work on a private contract basis with transparent hourly rates.

How quickly can you send a nurse for urgent ventilator care?

For urgent, high-acuity needs like ventilator management or tracheostomy support within the Greater Toronto Area, we aim to match you with a qualified RN within 24 to 48 hours. If your loved one is being discharged from hospital soon, contact us as early as possible so we can arrange coverage before discharge day. Non-urgent consultations or staffing for lower-acuity needs can typically be arranged within three to five business days. We understand time matters when dealing with complex respiratory conditions.

Can you help with the Transitional Home Ventilation Program?

Yes. The Transitional Home Ventilation Program (THVP) in Ontario helps patients transition from hospital to home on long-term ventilation, but the program doesn't always provide enough nursing hours. Families end up filling the gaps with agency nurses who don't have ICU experience. We work alongside THVP services to provide experienced ICU nurses who understand invasive ventilation protocols. We're familiar with the equipment suppliers, respiratory therapy coordination, and the documentation requirements for ventilator-dependent patients.

What's included in your private duty nursing rates?

Our hourly rates cover the nurse's time, clinical expertise, and travel within the GTA. Rates vary based on the complexity of care required (ventilator management costs more than medication administration), shift timing (overnight shifts have premium rates), and notice period. We'll provide transparent pricing during your initial consultation. Additional costs might include specialized equipment rental, supplies, or training sessions for family members. There are no hidden fees and we don't charge markups on medical supplies.

Verify Your Nurse's Ontario License

Safety is paramount. Every registered nurse we refer is in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Use the CNO registry to confirm the license status of any nursing professional before they enter your home.

*This opens the official CNO Registry to verify nursing credentials.

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Tell us about your loved one's needs. We respond within 1 hour for urgent ventilator care and ICU nursing requests in the Toronto area.

Greater Toronto Area

Toronto, North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Mississauga, Oakville, Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Brampton. Specialized service in Yorkville, Rosedale, Forest Hill, and Bridle Path.

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"Finding a private ICU nurse who understood my father's ventilator settings was impossible until we found this team. They're professional, calm under stress, and incredibly skilled with complex respiratory equipment."

— Sarah J., Etobicoke

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