Do Doctors Still Make House Calls? Here’s How Nest Is Bringing Them Back
There was a time when doctors knew every family in their neighborhood and visited them at home when someone got sick. Over the years, medicine shifted to hospitals and clinics, and most families came to expect long waits, rushed visits, and crowded waiting rooms.
But house calls never truly lost their value. Nest Health is bringing them back for families on Medicaid with care that’s personal, convenient, and centered around home life.
With Nest, eligible families receive in-home and virtual care covered by select Medicaid plans. It’s the comfort of the old-fashioned doctor visit, powered by today’s technology and care coordination.
If you’ve been contacted by Nest or your health plan, or think you and your family might be eligible, call us today at 866-222-NEST (6378).
A Look Back – When Doctors Made House Calls
In the early days of medicine, house calls were the cornerstone of care. Physicians traveled door to door, bringing comfort, medicine, and reassurance right into people’s homes. These visits built deep relationships between families and their doctors, often spanning generations.
As healthcare grew more complex, care shifted to hospitals and clinics equipped with advanced tools and staff. While access to technology improved, the personal connection of the home visit became rare.
Today, Nest Health is reviving that trusted model, actually built for families’ needs.
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Why Families Still Need House Calls Today
Today’s healthcare system is difficult to navigate. Many families face:
Long wait times at urgent care, emergency rooms, and clinics
Transportation challenges, especially with multiple children
Difficulty coordinating care across several providers or specialists
For families on Medicaid or with limited resources, these barriers often mean missed appointments or delayed care.
In-home visits remove those obstacles. By bringing medical, behavioral, and social care directly to families, Nest Health makes care accessible, comprehensive, and built around real life, not the other way around.
Learn more about Nest Health for families.
How Nest Health Is Reviving the Tradition
Nest Health’s in-home care model is designed to meet families where they are, with the same warmth, trust, and personal attention that made old-fashioned house calls so special.
Our team provides comprehensive medical, behavioral, and social care for every member of the family. We’re with you at every stage and in every season, from back-to-school checkups and sports physicals to vaccines, milestones, therapy sessions, and even help with work or school forms.
You’ll also have 24/7 access to the Nest Family Care Line for clinical support and advice, so you’re never alone when questions or symptoms arise.
At each appointment, our local team of experts gives moms, dads, babies, and kids the convenient, compassionate care you deserve. And unlike traditional healthcare, your Nest team truly knows your family.
Nest offers in-home and online visits, including evening and weekend hours, with same- and next-day availability, because your family’s health can’t always wait.
What to Expect from a Nest House Call
A Nest visit feels less rushed, and far more personal, than a typical clinic appointment. Here’s what usually happens:
A warm welcome and listening first. Your care team takes time to understand your family’s concerns.
Comprehensive assessments. From physical exams to developmental check-ins, each member’s whole health is reviewed.
On-the-spot support. Labs, vaccinations, or chronic care management can often happen right in your living room.
Personalized care plans. Families leave each visit with next steps and coordinated follow-up.
Whether it’s a routine checkup or a sick visit, care is always centered on comfort and trust.
The Modern Twist – Combining House Calls with Virtual Care
Nest adds a modern layer to the traditional house call: seamless virtual care.
Examples of how families use it:
Quick follow-up calls after a visit to adjust medications or review results
Virtual check-ins for new symptoms or questions between in-person visits
Behavioral health sessions held online
This hybrid approach lets families stay connected to their care team without losing the convenience of home-based care.
Learn more about behavioral and mental health services available through Nest.
Bringing Back Personalized Family Medicine with Nest
House calls used to represent the heart of medicine, care that met families where they lived. Nest Health is restoring that spirit with a modern approach built for today’s challenges.
By blending in-home and virtual care, Nest removes barriers like transportation and time, while delivering compassionate, coordinated care for parents and children alike.
It’s a return to the kind of family medicine that values relationships, trust, and everyday access, so families can focus on staying healthy together.
If you’ve been contacted by Nest or your health plan, or think you and your family might be eligible, call us today at 866-222-NEST (6378).
