Home Instead Senior Care

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About Home Instead Senior Care

Home Instead offers a range of in-home services for seniors. If you or a loved one needs occasional help around the house or 24/7 medical care, a local Home Instead agency can match you to a caretaker with the appropriate qualifications and the skillset for your needs.

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Charles Town, WV
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Our caregiver is excellent. She is dependable and self motivated. She takes great care of my mom and helps with household chores. The company has been very cooperative with necess...

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Novi, MI
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We needed help with my 99-year-old father and 90-year-old mother who wanted to stay in their home… The support they have given is excellent and my family couldn't be happier for o...

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What is Home Instead?

Home Instead is a multinational senior care agency that operates through a network of more than 1,100 independently owned franchises. It offers services ranging from live-in care to end-of-life care. Most locations train caregivers to help clients with chronic and common diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, chronic COPD, depression, diabetes, arthritis and cancer. Transportation services, hygiene assistance, meal preparation and other care options are also available.

How does Home Instead work?

You can request an in-home consultation with a local representative to discuss care needs, service options, associated costs and payment details. Home Instead then pairs you with a personal caregiver who offers the selected services as your agreed-upon schedule directs. If your assigned caregiver is unavailable, the agency sends another caregiver from its network.

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How much does Home Instead cost?
Home Instead costs vary based on your specific care needs and location. Your rate depends on the level of care provided. There might be a minimum visit length of two or three hours, determined by your local franchise operator. Some agencies may charge a reduced rate if supervision is required for a significant portion of the service time.
Does Home Instead accept Medicare?
Medicare typically does not cover in-home care services like Home Instead. However, a senior’s physician may order in-home care and prescribe a certified care plan, which Medicare is more likely to cover.
Does Home Instead accept Medicaid?
Medicaid sometimes pays for the type of in-home care Home Instead provides. However, Medicaid programs are different in each state, so eligibility and benefits vary.
Does Home Instead offer specialized care?
Yes, Home Instead offers a range of specialized care options. It trains caregivers to provide help for seniors with various common illnesses, including dementia and other memory impairments.
Are Home Instead caretakers registered nurses?
Some are. Your Home Instead caretaker will not necessarily be a registered nurse since skilled in-home nursing care is not required for all situations. However, if wound care, medication administration, rehabilitation or IV administration is required, Home Instead pairs clients with a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse.

Is Home Instead worth it?

Home Instead is a worthwhile option to consider. Caregivers are trained to take care of basic needs like housekeeping, cooking and grooming as well as more specialized medical issues, such as Alzheimer’s or dementia. In most states, 24/7 live-in care, rehabilitative services and end-of-life care are also available. However, since Home Instead locations are independently owned and operated, it’s smart to research your local franchise to understand costs and customer experiences.

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    Reviewed Sept. 13, 2024

    I recently met the CEO of the Clermont Florida office. Ms. Cheryl **, she told me a little about the company and what services they offer. I look forward to seeing that this company can help me and my family member.

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    Reviewed June 17, 2024

    I needed a reliable home care company for 24 care for someone who Ives alone, no family and transitioned to hospice care. Lillian came out to the house to Understand the care needed and staffed it with great caregivers. Lillian was available to resolve any issues and provide excellent customer satisfaction. I will use them again.

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      Reviewed June 17, 2024

      My experience with Home Instead Senior Care services has been great. I'm blessed to have my 98 year old mother with me, so to leave her in the hands of people I don't know is a test of trust. Each caregiver provided very good care. My mother's needs may have been less physical than most, but when it came to paying her attention whether taking her to the commode, making lunch or just sitting and talking with her, mother seemed at ease. Thank you to the entire team and caregivers of Home Instead. This has been a very good experience for me. Joanna dtr. for Lola

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      Reviewed April 16, 2024

      The Fairview Park Senior center had Home Instead senior care representatives Judy ** and Darlene **, LPN present a lunch and learn talk to our seniors. The talk was very informative. They demonstrated many exercises to do in the home. The importance of having someone physically demonstrating was very beneficial to our seniors. The lunch was very simple, but well received. The personal, caring touch was much appreciated by all in attendance. Thanks Judy and Darlene from Home Instead!

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      Reviewed Jan. 13, 2024

      Had the pleasure of having Conceya ** come to care for my father. Her professional and pleasant personality was refreshing. Due to scheduling unfortunately she doesn't come every time, but definitely the best you could ask for a caregiver.

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      Reviewed Dec. 26, 2024

      If you need more than companionship look elsewhere. We had 7 different caregivers in 9 days. When asked they told us they did not have training and did not have patient need information only an address. So in 9 days we had 7 caregivers for my father who is in hospice with Parkinson’s and Lewy body dementia. Only 1 was able to give him a bed bath and change the bed. So we basically are paying them to assist us. One worker locked my mom out of the house and he done nothing while she was gone. Then she stripped my dad naked for his bed bath and seemed shocked that he was agitated and shaking. Good luck talking to someone in the office. You typically get the answering service. When you do talk to the office you might as well talk to a wall. This agency created lots of aggravation and heartache at an already stressful time. Shameful.

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      Reviewed Nov. 19, 2024

      Our father was a patient of a Home Instead franchise. He used oxygen whenever he was at his home. An employee of the Home Instead franchise moved the oxygen machine from his bedroom to the living room for him to use, since he was in the living room. We left from there and took my father to dinner. While we were out to dinner the machine was moved back into his room by the employee.

      When we returned a different employee was there and she took our father to help him change and provided him his oxygen mask and turned on the machine. Unfortunately the machine was unplugged and our father was left without his oxygen machine being on for over 12 hours. When we found him the next morning he was in poor shape, taking gibberish and his oxygen was below 80% based on the finger monitor he utilized. From that point on our father was never coherent again. He took a major turn. He passed away within 48 hours of this. When both the local franchisee and the corporate office were made aware of the situation there was no responsibility taken at all with us for the situation Or any Meaningful communication. We were left with no alternative but to file suit against all Parties involved.

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      Reviewed Oct. 11, 2024

      We have been clients for three years and it has been mostly a nightmare. Their workers are not trained or professional. They never had enough workers to fill schedule. Always a different untrained caregiver without notice. Communication between management and caregiver and client is non existent. Every mistake they would make they would try to blame us. Glad to be rid of them.

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      Reviewed Aug. 29, 2024

      Caregiver stole money from my Alzheimer's mother and the company did not do an investigation. Then they send me an overdue bill with services that were not provided. I wouldn't recommend them to my worst enemy.

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      Reviewed Aug. 17, 2024

      I am a Disabled Veteran in constant pain. After having their “services “, I would Never Recommend this company!!! In 3 hours they felt the need to sit and eat their lunch. Rearranged my things. Can’t follow directions.

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