Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care
( PPEC )
What is a PPEC?
PPECs allow Medicaid eligible children from birth through age 20 with medically-complex conditions to receive continual medical care in a non-residential setting.
Who is Eligible?
Requirements to qualify to attend a PPEC centers must be Medicaid eligible, age from birth through age 20, and have a medically-complex condition(s), and prescribed by a physician. Contact us. We can help determine your eligibility.
Why Choose Us?
Brightside Pediatrics is staffed by nurses and caregivers trained and specializing in pediatrics. The Owner and Director of Nursing have a combined total of over 40 years in pediatrics.
Is PPEC for my family?
Are you struggling with unique needs of a medically complex or fragile child? PPECs offer specialized nursing care up to 12 hours per day and can be less costly than in-home nursing care.
Contact Us
Contact us to schedule a visit to see if your child qualifies for services.
1764 Tree Blvd. #1, St. Augustine, FL 32084
904-895-PEDS (7337)
Info@brightsidepediatrics.com
Our Agency
Our mission is to provide exceptional care to medically complex children and to support the children’s families. We strive to create an environment that feels like home.
Services
Full-Day Care to Hourly Care
Open Monday – Friday, 6 am to 6 pm for full-day or hourly care.
Transportation
We have partnered with a local transportation company to provide one-way or round-trip transportation.
Therapy (OT, PT, ST)
Therapy services, provided by Great Strides Rehabilitation, is conveniently located next door.
Cost Covered by Medicaid
Costs are fully covered by Florida Medicaid Insurance, all of the Florida Medicaid Managed Care Plans.
accessibility
We are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying relevant accessibility standards. If you encounter any accessibility barriers on our website, please contact us at info@brightsidepediatrics.com.