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Welcome to Eclipse Health Solutions!
My wife Kerry and I established Eclipse to help you choose the right healthcare services for you and your loved ones. As Certified Senior Advisors, we have applied over a two decades of direct care experiences for all ages to developing the services that make a difference in your quality of life.
We are the premiere provider of Teleheath, Home Care and Caregiver Training services and we are ready to help you find the right healthcare provider!
Our Services
We provide the devices and install and manage a cost-effective, real-time monitoring solution to help seniors and others continue to live safely at home.
Telehealth
Caregiver Training & PCA Certification
Home Care (BSC)
Screening and Testing
Our Story
In 2012 my wife and I faced the dilemma of helping her mother return home safely after a hospital stay. We lived almost 1,500 miles away and we found, like so many other Americans, that the home care services available were very confusing, and often very expensive. We made a lot of mistakes- ending up with services from agencies with very low care quality standards and poor customer service levels.
We knew there had to be a better way.
So, we started a home care agency focused solely on providing top-shelf care quality and customer service. The agency is highly successful, but we soon discovered that not everyone wants or needs a caregiver in their home for hours each day….it can be expensive and even somewhat intrusive. So, we searched for a solution to bridge the gap.
Happy Patients & Clients
"BrightStar Care was recommended to me. The office staff is flexible with the scheduling and good contact with me. The nurses write down the plan of care for me and even made it more thorough. They then share it with the caregivers who are reliable, prompt, professional, and compassionate".
April 23, 2022
– Bob H.
"They has done a good job finding the right nurses who fit in with our family and meet our son’s needs. They are diligent about looking at the orders given by our providers. They are flexible with our schedule of doctor’s appointments and being out of town. Our son is safe because the nurses have the right skills. I would recommend Eclipse because they have great customer service. I don’t think there is anything they can improve on."
May 11, 2021
– Mark H.
"We appreciate everything that Eclipse has done. It has made all the difference in the world. They were flexible. They came up with a solid plan and they let me modify that. They helped resolve my needs. I don't have to worry living away from my parents. They have sent us a very good caregiver. She is responsible, responsive, positive, loving, caring, and she adds a feeling of peace to the house."
December 6, 2021
– Myron H.
"The people who come to help my daughter are friendly and easy to work with. The caregiver communicates well and is knowledgeable about the care that is needed. The office staff is helpful when our schedules change."
November 8, 2021
– Gigi Z.
June 10, 2020 "I don’t often write reviews, but feel it is important to call out a company when they do good work. In the case of Eclipse and BrightStar – they did exemplary work. I could share several stories of staff going really well above and beyond the call of duty. We had engaged them to help provide my spouse with care oversight at home following an accident and they did an amazing job. I unequivocally recommend BrightStar for anyone needing wellness calls, telehealth, home assistance, or nursing oversight."
– Randy B
December 9, 2020 "As the owner of a home health care agency, Countryside Home Health Care, we have referred many of our patients to Eclipse and Brightstar Care. I have always found their management and staff to be very accommodating, compassionate, and most of all professional. We have received great feedback from family members in regards to the solutions and care that is provided for their loved ones. It is clear that their number one priority is to provide the best care to their clients. I would highly recommend their services to anyone in need!"
– Tanzi T
October 13, 2020 "Eclipse helped me with when my wife needed more care and took a lot of responsibility off my shoulders. The staff is congenial and their solution fit right in with our living style. I know my wife is safe with them because they do a good job."
– Roger D
June 8, 2020 "Eclipse had someone out to see me the next day. Felt very comfortable with their recommendations, and how they're handling Covid as well. The nurse was terrific! She called or came by every day, very prompt, caring and sensitive to my situation. I also found her to be very confident and capable."
– Debbie M
September 11, 2020 "Eclipse helped me with nursing care following surgery. The nurses were good leading up to the care and I thought they were very great overall"
– Deborah M
"The staff at Eclipse are outstanding. They took care of my husband's needs and freed me from worrying about him to do other things. They anticipated his needs, and had wonderful attitudes. They were very upbeat. The nurse oversight, monitoring approach and plan of care were good as well, communication is everything."
– Ann C.
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PCA Frequently Asked Questions
What is a PCA?
PCA stands for Personal Care Assistant. Certified by the Virginia board of Nursing, PCAs are trained to provide personal and companion care to patients. PCA duties include assisting patients with personal hygiene, dressing, meal preparation, physical therapy exercises, and medication reminders. Individuals who earn a PCAs certificate are certified to provide care at facilities, such as long-term care facilities, and in the patient’s home through employment with home care agencies.
Why Train to be a PCA?
Now is an excellent time to consider a career swap into healthcare! With America’s largest generation entering retirement age, demand has never been higher for healthcare workers and it is one of the fastest-growing professions in the country. A PCA certification demonstrates that you have successfully learned and demonstrated that you have all the skills needed to immediately begin working at facilities and for home care agencies.
How Long does Eclipse Train their PCAs?
Eclipse’s PCA training course consists of eight (8) class sessions spread over four (4) weeks. This allows students to continue to work and still have a life outside of the classes! Four (4) of the classes are lectures that include in-class exercises designed to introduce you to the basics of caregiving. The other four (4) classes are conducted in the field- where you shadow actual caregivers that are providing care to real patients. This field practice allows you to sharpen your skills and gain confidence through hands-on experience!
How Much Does a PCA Certification from Eclipse Cost?
Eclipse’s PCA training course costs $500. However, the course is provided at no cost to students who agree to work for Eclipse’s sister agency, BrightStar Care of Fairfax, while taking the classes or immediately after the classes are completed. A student who works for BrightStar at least 20 hours a week for 4 months will have the entire cost of the PCA course forgiven.
Who Teaches the PCA Classes?
Eclipse’s PCA training course is taught by experienced nurses and caregivers- all of who currently work as caregivers for BrightStar Care patients. The classroom portion of the course is taught in “Hazel’s Apartment”, a fully-furnished and state-of-the-art classroom setup up just like a patient’s home. Hazel (a medical mannequin) is the patient and “lives” in the apartment- which has a bedroom, living room, kitchen, and bathroom. During the field portion of the course, each student works alongside a nurse or caregiver at a BrightStar Care patient’s home.
Homecare Frequently Asked Questions
What is Homecare?
Homecare is exactly as it sounds! It is healthcare that is provided in the home. The goal of homecare visits is to ensure that the patient is living their best life! Homecare is provided by professionally-trained caregivers and nurses who can provide both skilled care and personal care. Personal care provides assistance with a patient’s Activities of Daily Life (ADLs). ADLs include bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and home-making- including meal preparation, medication reminders; running errands and light housework such as vacuuming and laundry. Skilled care is provided by nurses- who are licensed to manage medications, administer wound care, take blood draws, deliver infusions and injections, manage ostomy care and provide tube feedings.
Who Provides the Care in Homecare?
Homecare services are provided by professional caregivers and/or licensed nurses. The care is guided by a plan of care that is developed by a nurse based on the nurse’s assessment of the patient. Caregivers provide personal care and companion care. Caregivers are trained and competencies by a nurse and may also earn certifications and state licenses such as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) license or a Personal Care Assistant certification. Only nurses, either Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Registered Nurses (RNs), are allowed to provide skilled care. RNs are the more senior nurses and they can oversee both LPNs and caregivers, as well as assess patients and craft the plans of care that guides care. In addition, skilled care can only be provided by a nurse when a licensed physician has written an order for the care and deemed the services necessary.
Who Pays for Homecare?
Homecare, like any medical care, can be expensive. The four main sources of payment are 1) Medicare, 2) Healthcare Insurance, 3) Long-term Care Insurance, and 4) directly by the patient (out-of-pocket private pay). Medicare only pays for a short period (generally 4-6 weeks) of nurse visits and therapy in the home IF the patient was admitted to the hospital for at least two overnight stays. Medicare generally does not pay for personal or companion care. Most healthcare insurance plans do not pay for homecare- although there is a trend for more companies to begin providing some limited homecare services. If a patient has long-term care insurance, it will generally pay for some homecare services but most people who need homecare must privately pay for service. When considering whether and how to utilize homecare, make sure to discuss all possible coverage options with a professional- an elder-law attorney or a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)) is an excellent resource to speak with!
How Much Does a PCA Certification from Eclipse Cost?
Eclipse’s PCA training course costs $500. However, the course is provided at no cost to students who agree to work for Eclipse’s sister agency, BrightStar Care of Fairfax, while taking the classes or immediately after the classes are completed. A student who works for BrightStar at least 20 hours a week for 4 months will have the entire cost of the PCA course forgiven.