Terms and Conditions

Medical foot care is most valuable for older adults, individuals with diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, neuropathy, arthritis, or chronic circulation issues, and anyone who has difficulty safely reaching and inspecting their own feet. People who are recovering from surgery or illness, bed-bound individuals, and those in assisted living or nursing home settings also benefit significantly from regular professional care. That said, anyone who wants expert, consistent nail and skin maintenance from a certified nurse — without the wait or expense of a podiatrist — is a good candidate.

We currently provide in-home and facility services in the greater Bangor area, including Hampden and surrounding communities in Penobscot County. [CONFIRM: Please verify the full list of towns or counties served.] We also offer in-office care at our Hampden location, which draws patients from a wider region.

No referral is needed. You can schedule directly by calling us at (207) 991-0141 or through our online appointment link. We are a private-pay service and do not bill insurance, so there are no insurance gatekeeping requirements. While we cannot accept insurance directly, we provide documentation you can submit to your insurer for possible reimbursement.

Every visit includes a thorough skin inspection of both feet — checking for breaks in the skin, signs of infection, early ulcer formation, and areas of increased pressure or redness. Our nurses are trained to identify early warning signs before they become serious problems. We also provide patient education at each visit, teaching patients and caregivers how to inspect feet daily, keep skin moisturized, avoid injury, and recognize when to seek further medical attention.

For most patients with chronic health conditions — diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, neuropathy, or arthritis — we recommend visits every 6 to 8 weeks. [CONFIRM: interval for patients without significant health conditions may be every 10 to 12 weeks.] Your nurse will assess your individual situation and recommend a schedule based on your foot health, skin condition, nail growth rate, and overall medical history.

You should seek foot care promptly if you notice any open wound, blister, or sore on the foot or lower leg — especially if it is slow to heal or shows signs of infection such as redness, warmth, swelling, or discharge. Other urgent signs include sudden changes in skin color, new numbness or tingling, unusual pain, rapidly thickening or discolored nails causing discomfort, or any injury to the foot when you have diabetes or poor circulation.

Absolutely. We frequently work with family members, home health aides, geriatric care managers, and facility staff to schedule and coordinate care for patients who need assistance. If you are a caregiver looking to set up regular visits for someone in your care, we are happy to discuss what would work best for their situation. You can reach us at (207) 991-0141 or schedule through our website.

Yes — and this is one of the most important reasons to prioritize foot care. Painful nails, thick calluses, skin infections, and untreated foot conditions are leading contributors to reduced mobility, gait changes, fall risk, and loss of independence in older adults. Regular care removes sources of pain and discomfort, keeps nails and skin in healthy condition, and allows our nurses to identify and address small issues before they require medical intervention.