The Free Assessment
What happens when our nurse arrives.
Every EagleWings client begins the same way: a free in-home consultation with one of our Registered Nurses. Sixty to ninety minutes, in your living room, with no script and no commitment.
What to Expect
Four moments in a single morning.
The shape of every assessment, written so families know exactly what is going to happen.
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On Arrival
A handshake at the door.
Your Registered Nurse arrives at the time we agreed on. Brand-issued lavender scrubs, soft voice, no clipboard battery. We come to listen first.
- 02
The Walk-Through
A careful look at the home.
Together we walk the rooms your loved one moves through every day. Bedroom, bath, stairs, kitchen. We notice the small things that matter for safety and comfort.
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The Conversation
The plan, written in the living room.
We sit with your loved one — and you — and write the care plan together. Hours, days, types of help, the things to never miss. You see it as it comes together.
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Before We Leave
A named caregiver and a start date.
Before our visit ends, we propose a named caregiver from our roster and a date that works for your family. You meet that caregiver before the first shift.
The Clinical Assessment
Eight areas your nurse evaluates — required by Maryland regulation, delivered with care.
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Health History & Medical Review
Your RN reviews current diagnoses, medications, recent hospitalizations, surgical history, and physician contacts. We coordinate with your loved one's primary care provider to ensure alignment between the home care plan and their existing medical team.
- 02
Functional Assessment (ADLs & IADLs)
A structured evaluation of activities of daily living: bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, transferring, and eating. Plus instrumental activities: medication management, meal preparation, housekeeping, transportation, and financial management capacity.
- 03
Cognitive & Behavioral Assessment
Observation and screening for cognitive function, orientation, memory, decision-making capacity, and behavioral patterns. This determines whether companion care, personal care, or skilled nursing is the appropriate starting level.
- 04
Home Safety Evaluation
A walk-through of the home evaluating fall risks, lighting adequacy, bathroom accessibility, stairway safety, medication storage, emergency exits, and overall environment. We document specific recommendations — and most families implement them before the first shift.
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Pain & Comfort Assessment
Evaluation of chronic pain, comfort needs, sleep patterns, and quality-of-life factors. The care plan addresses the whole person — not just the clinical checklist.
- 06
Nutritional & Hydration Review
Assessment of dietary needs, swallowing difficulties, weight changes, hydration habits, and meal preparation capacity. For clients needing meal support, this informs the caregiver's daily meal planning.
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Social & Emotional Wellbeing
Evaluation of social engagement, isolation risk, emotional state, family dynamics, and support systems. The best care plans account for loneliness as seriously as they account for medication schedules.
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Personalized Care Plan Development
Based on all seven areas above, your RN develops a written care plan specific to your home, your loved one's condition, and your family's priorities. The plan is reviewed with the family before care begins.
What Your Family Receives
Within 48 hours of the assessment, your family receives:
- Written care plan with specific measurable goals
- Caregiver matching recommendation based on assessment
- Home safety recommendations with implementation guidance
- Estimated weekly schedule and cost projection
- Named caregiver introduction date
The Short Version
What this visit is — and is not.
- Cost
- Free
- Where
- In your home
- Who
- Registered Nurse
- Length
- 60–90 minutes
- Obligation
- None
- Care can start
- Within 48–72 hours
Begin a Quiet Inquiry
Schedule the assessment.
Pick up the phone and we will pick a time. Most families have an RN at their door within 48 to 72 hours.