East Baton Rouge Parish • Ascension Parish • Livingston Parish • West Baton Rouge Parish

Health care for your whole family in Baton Rouge, right at home.

Checkups, sick visits, and mental health support for kids and parents — all in one visit, in the comfort of your home.

Nest is available at no cost to families with participating Medicaid health plans.

WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE NEST

Whole family care that fits real life

Whole family care means one care team for everyone in your household. Kids and parents are seen together, in the same visit, by people who get to know your whole family — so there are fewer appointments to juggle, less time off work, and no long drives. From checkups and sick visits to mental health support and help connecting to resources for food, housing, utilities, and other everyday needs, it all starts with one team.

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Everything for every family member in one visit

Kids and parents can be seen together, at home and via telehealth — one visit instead of several appointments, providers, and drives.

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A local care team that wraps around your family

Our care teams live in the community, so they understand the challenges families here face in getting health care — and they know how to help your family get past them.

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Care that keeps your family healthy

Don’t wait until someone is sick. Regular checkups catch small problems early, before they turn into emergencies — and keep your whole family on track.

WHAT WE PROVIDE in Baton Rouge

Care for the whole family — all covered by your Medicaid health plan

Checkups & screenings

In your home, for kids and adults, including preventative wellness visits

24/7 clinical support

After your first visit, call our Nest Family Care Line anytime for clinical advice

Diagnosis & treatment

For common health problems, plus help managing ongoing conditions like diabetes or asthma, and medications

Mental health & substance use support

Through telehealth and coordination with local resources

Vaccines

For the whole family, at home. Ask us anything about what’s right for your family.

Specialist referrals & care coordination

We help connect all of your family’s health care

Same-day telehealth sick visits

After your first visit — skip the ER trip and get care from wherever you are

Help connecting to resources

Food, housing, utilities, and other everyday needs

Meet Nest in 2 minutes

This is the power of whole-family health care.

When it comes to staying healthy, parents shouldn’t have to make impossible decisions. Watch why Nest exists, how we care for families, and what Nest families have to say.

Video directed by Edward Buckles, Jr., acclaimed director of HBO Documentary Katrina Babies and New Orleans native.

Who we serve

Is my family covered?

We care for parents under 65 and kids ages 0–18 who live in the same home and are covered by a participating Medicaid health plan.

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Heard about Nest from your health plan by phone or mail, or seen us on your plan's portal? You're likely covered.

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Not sure? Call 866-222-NEST (6378). We'll check for you and book your first visit if you’re eligible.

3 Meet some of the people who'll come to your door.

Your Baton Rouge Care team

Shakita A.

Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Katie Brown

Market Medical Director

Juan Carlos V.C.

Family Advocate

Julie C.

Family Advocate

What families are saying

Families love their Nest care team.

93% of Nest families surveyed gave us a 10 out of 10 when asked how likely they are to recommend us.

“For me, being sick means hiring a sitter for my kids. Now with Nest Health, I have the ease of getting my kids and I the healthcare we need. As a family, we are all seen in the comfort of my home.”

Family of 4

“The team is lovely. It feels so good to see people who can relate to me and the things I've been through. I’m excited for my health journey with Nest Health.”

Expecting mom

“The energy and service are impeccable. My daughter is 10 months old and was singing, dancing and enjoying our new providers. Intimate and exclusive - exactly what we needed. I wish I had known about you during my pregnancy and delivery journey! I highly recommend Nest Health to everyone!”

Family of 2, including newborn

What families ask us most

FAQs

Don’t see the answer to your question? Call us at (225) 228-0253.

If you and your family members are covered through a participating health plan, Nest services are available at no additional cost to you.
Nest Health covers the following services: in-home primary care, well visits - adults & pediatrics, in-home vaccinations, behavioral health, social services & navigation, pregnancy & postpartum care, substance use & addiction, and transitions of care.
Your Nest care team ensures you and your family receive comprehensive care, with specialists available for consultations without leaving home. If in-person specialist visits are needed, we handle referrals and scheduling. We also offer mental health support, including therapy, crisis management, and referrals for additional care. Additionally, Nest can prescribe medications for both acute and chronic conditions.
We want to help your entire family and make staying healthy easy for you. We can see everyone at the same time without you needing to leave your house. Our team includes family doctors, advanced practice providers, a mental health specialist, nutrition experts, and nurses. The Nest team also has access to specialists who will work with your primary care team to coordinate your individual needs.
Nest serves families throughout greater Baton Rouge area, including East Baton Rouge Parish, Ascension Parish, Livingston Parish, and West Baton Rouge Parish.
Care is delivered in-home and virtually, so your location within the county does not limit your access. If you're not sure whether your area is covered, call 866-222-NEST (6378) to confirm.
Yes. Nest Health has bilingual Spanish-speaking providers and offers interpretation services for most languages to ensure that is never a barrier to receiving care. We also strive to meet the cultural and linguistic needs of multilingual communities in Baton Rouge.
No. If your family is covered through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Health Choice, Nest Health services are billed directly to your health plan. You will not receive a bill for services covered under your AHCCCS plan.
Nest Health works alongside your existing care team — we do not replace your current providers. Your Nest team coordinates with your doctors to make sure your family's care stays connected and consistent.
No. Adding Nest Health services does not reduce or change any of your other Medicaid benefits. Nest operates as part of your existing health plan coverage.
If your health plan changes, your eligibility for Nest services may be affected. Call 866-222-NEST (6378), and we can help you understand what options are available to your family.
Yes. Nest Health works with your health plan to manage any necessary paperwork or approvals, so your family can focus on care — not logistics.
Regular checkups catch small problems before they turn into emergencies. That's what keeps your family healthiest and out of the ER.
Call us. Same-day telehealth sick visits mean you can get care from wherever you are, and after your first visit you can reach the Nest Family Care Line 24/7.
A nurse practitioner or physician assistant, a registered nurse, a medical assistant, and a licensed therapist, supported by physician consultants. You also have access to nutritionists and other specialists when your family needs them.

Why Nest exists

Thirteen letters from her mom.

When our founder, Dr. Rebekah Gee, was a teenager, she lost her mom to breast cancer. Her mom left her 13 letters — one to open on each birthday until she turned 30.

Those letters led her to become an OB-GYN, Louisiana's secretary of health, and the founder of Nest — so more families get care before it's too late.

Video courtesy of GMA/ABC News.