Foundation Oversight
Stable and aging in place.
- Weekly RN home visit
- RN phone access
- Quarterly family update
Best for: catching small problems early.
Naples · Bonita SpringsA registered nurse in your corner, for as long as you need one.
Elan is private, RN-led care management for older adults and the families who love them, and for adults recovering at home after surgery. One nurse who knows your history, keeps everyone on the same page, and is the person you call.
- Licensed and insured
- You work directly with Melissa, RN
- Calls returned same business day
Why families call
Too many doctors. Too many pill bottles. Not enough time.
Most families are juggling specialists, new prescriptions and a parent who says "I'm fine." Others are facing surgery and a stack of discharge instructions. Adult children often live out of state. Elan fills that gap with one steady, licensed professional.
Think of Elan as an extension of your family, with an RN license and the time to help.
Elder care management
Steady RN oversight for aging at home.
For older adults and their families. Three membership levels, each with a 60-minute RN visit in the home every week. Pricing is shared during your free consultation.
Signature
Several doctors and prescriptions to coordinate.
- Everything in Foundation
- Escort to select appointments
- Medication oversight across all prescribers
Best for: one point of contact for the family.
Elite Advocacy
After a hospital stay, or for complex needs.
- Everything in Signature
- Hospital and ER liaison
- Quarterly family conferences
Best for: the fullest advocacy and peace of mind.
Included at every level · the weekly visit60 minutes, in your home
- Vital signs: blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, oxygen level
- Check of heart, lungs, circulation and thinking
- Home safety check for falls and hazards
- Medication reconciliation and management
- Review of medical records and test results
- Education for you and your family
Not ready for a membership? Hourly RN blocks of 4, 6 or 8 hours are available for one-time needs like a hospital discharge or a big appointment.
Private postoperative nursing
Personalized care and reassurance when you return home from surgery.
The first hours after a procedure can feel overwhelming, especially when you're recovering without nearby family or simply want the reassurance of experienced nursing support.
Elan Care Management offers personalized, extended-hour in-home postoperative nursing services in Naples and Bonita Springs. Whether you're recovering from an elective procedure, orthopedic surgery, or another qualifying outpatient operation, you'll have a dedicated registered nurse by your side to help you navigate the early recovery period.
4-hour recovery support
Essential Recovery
Focused nursing assistance during the initial hours at home, providing professional observation, guidance, and reassurance as you settle into recovery.
6-hour recovery support
Enhanced Recovery
Extended one-on-one nursing support for patients who would benefit from additional observation, personalized assistance, and guidance during the early recovery period.
8-hour recovery support
Premier Recovery
A longer period of dedicated nursing support for patients whose recovery plans call for more sustained assistance, observation, and coordination with their healthcare team.
Personalized support may include
- Postoperative nursing assessments and observation
- Monitoring and documenting vital signs and recovery concerns
- Medication reconciliation, education, and reminders in accordance with your discharge instructions
- Assistance with comfort, positioning, and safe mobility as appropriate
- Reviewing discharge instructions and identifying warning signs
- Communicating concerns to your surgeon or healthcare team
- Helping you and your family understand the next steps in recovery
Every postoperative care plan begins with a consultation to determine whether Elan's services are appropriate for your procedure, medical needs, and surgeon's discharge requirements. A planning visit in your home 1 to 2 weeks before surgery is also available.
In-home nursing services begin upon arrival home following surgery. Transportation from the surgical facility is not included. Any required responsible adult or caregiver arrangements must be made in accordance with the surgical facility's discharge instructions. Elan's services do not replace emergency care or medically necessary hospital-level monitoring.
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Meet Melissa Armstrong, RN, BSN
Founder | Elan Care Management
Experienced nursing. Personal attention. Someone in your corner.
I've spent my nursing career helping patients and families navigate some of life's most challenging healthcare moments. Along the way, I've learned that good healthcare isn't just about medical appointments, medications, and treatment plans. It's about having someone who listens, understands the bigger picture, and makes sure nothing important gets overlooked.
As a registered nurse with a background in complex care management, chronic disease management, and patient advocacy, I've worked closely with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare teams to coordinate care and help people feel more confident managing their health.
But I've also seen how overwhelming healthcare can become, especially when families are trying to coordinate care for an aging parent or someone is returning home after surgery.
That's why I created Elan Care Management.
I wanted to offer something more personal. A nursing relationship built on trust, consistency, and genuine connection. One where clients aren't just another appointment on a schedule, and families know they have an experienced professional they can turn to.
Whether I'm helping an older adult remain independent at home or providing dedicated nursing support following surgery, my approach is the same: thoughtful, individualized care with attention to the details that matter.
At Elan, my goal is simple. To make navigating healthcare feel a little less overwhelming and a lot more personal.
Because everyone deserves to have a nurse in their corner.
Melissa Armstrong, RN, BSN
Founder, Elan Care Management
- 10+ years nursing
- Registered Nurse
- BSN
- Licensed and insured
How it begins
Four simple steps.
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Free phone consult
A short call to talk through what is going on and whether Elan is a fit.
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RN assessment
An in-home visit with the nurse who will carry your case: health history, medications, home safety and goals.
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Your written plan
Within 48 hours you receive a written care plan. It is yours to keep, whatever you decide.
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Care Begins
Choose a membership or hourly block, and your care plan begins.
What Patients Value in My Care
“I Feel Heard”
Throughout my nursing career, patients and families have consistently valued having someone who takes the time to listen, answer questions, and make sure they understand what is happening with their care.
“I Have Someone in My Corner”
Patients often tell me how reassuring it is to have a nurse they can trust—someone who can help them make sense of medical information, communicate concerns, and navigate what can otherwise feel like an overwhelming healthcare system.
“You Treat Me Like a Person”
The feedback that has meant the most to me throughout my career is when patients tell me they feel genuinely cared for—not rushed, not treated like a number, and not forgotten once the appointment is over.
Questions
What families usually ask.
How does postoperative care work?
Choose the level of support that fits your recovery: Essential Recovery (4 hours), Enhanced Recovery (6 hours) or Premier Recovery (8 hours). Nursing care begins when you arrive home from surgery, and a planning visit in your home 1 to 2 weeks before surgery is also available. Every plan starts with a complimentary consultation to confirm Elan is right for your procedure and your surgeon's discharge requirements.
Postoperative care is booked by the visit, with no membership required. Transportation from the surgical facility is not included, and any responsible adult or caregiver the facility requires must be arranged separately.
How do memberships work, and what does each level include?
Memberships begin with a three-month commitment, then continue month to month. Every level includes a 60-minute weekly RN visit at home. Foundation Oversight adds RN phone access, with calls returned the same business day by 6pm, and a quarterly family update. Signature adds escort to select appointments, medication oversight across all prescribers, priority same-day response during business hours, and a monthly family update. Elite Advocacy adds up to four escorted appointments a month, hospital and ER liaison during business hours, seasonal snowbird transition management, and quarterly family conferences in person or on Zoom.
Can I book elder care by the hour instead of a membership?
Yes. Elder care clients who are not ready for a membership can book blocks of 4, 6 or 8 RN hours for one-time needs such as a hospital discharge or a major appointment. Hours are used within 90 days of purchase, and unused hours can be applied in full to a membership within that window.
Does insurance or Medicare pay for this?
No. Elan is private pay and is not billed to insurance. That is what lets your nurse spend real time with you instead of rushing to the next patient.
Is Elan a home health agency?
No. Elan does not provide hands-on skilled services like wound care, injections or IV therapy. Your nurse monitors, coordinates, educates and advocates, and works alongside any home health agency or caregivers you already have.
Where do you serve?
Naples, Bonita Springs and the surrounding areas.
What are your hours?
Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm. Calls are returned the same business day by 6pm. Evening and weekend visits can be booked in advance at a higher hourly rate. Elan is not an overnight or emergency service. In an emergency, always call 911 first.
Can I cancel?
Memberships have a 3-month minimum, then continue month to month. After that, you can end with 30 days' written notice.
My parent lives here, but I live out of state. Can you help?
Yes. This is one of the most common reasons families call. You get a clear update after every visit, and Elite Advocacy members also get quarterly family conferences on Zoom.
Coming soon
Specialized foot care.
An RN-led foot care service is in development. Mention it during your consultation and Melissa will let you know when it opens.
Contact
Let's talk about your family.
The first phone call is free, and there is no pressure to sign up.
Phone
239-491-1360
Monday to Friday, 9 to 5. For a medical emergency, call 911.