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    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed March 3, 2026

    Very efficient and was in and out in few minutes. Very professional and pleasant. Would absolutely recommend. Convenient right off the main road and easy to get to. Results fast and efficient.

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    Reviewed Dec. 9, 2025

    Updated on 01/05/2026: I am still unable to receive my initial deposit even though my daughter was told I would get it. I was in a very vulnerable place when coming home from hospital and other than hourly rates etc was not told about the fine print in the contract. I believe they took advantage of a senior citizen in a vulnerable position.

    Oririnal review: Unable to get my initial deposit returned - out significant amount of money- Was told the deposit would be returned and it was not. Paid a lot of money over several weeks for services and then was told I could not get down payment back.

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      Customer ServiceTechSales & MarketingPriceStaffHonesty & Transparency

      Reviewed Oct. 1, 2025

      Synergy HomeCare sends convicted criminals, alcoholics, and drug addicts into your home! For the sake and safety of your loved ones, DO NOT hire or deal with this company! The owner Peter will lie straight to your face when he meets you and tell you he has only the best experienced professional home health aids to send. When in fact, his manager Sada aka Tasada, sends any vagrant, criminal, low life who responds to their ad on some website, with ZERO vetting and or background checks!! The for the most part have no experience in home health care what’s so ever and in several instances reported to us that they applied on Monday, got hired and were sent on Tuesday!!!! With absolutely no background check whatsoever! Management and the owner were completely unresponsive and do not take responsibility for this!!

      The last person she sent was aggressive and intentionally intimidating to my 91 year old father! We have video and documentation to corroborate all of these allegations! Please if you care about your loved ones at all do not use this company. Most unprofessional and deplorable business I’ve ever had to deal with in my life. They should be ashamed of themselves to treat a 91 year-old veteran this way, despicable.! It’s obvious once they received the contract. They were only after the veterans funds.! And at $3000 a month I would not say that it was affordable!! For the sake of your loved ones do your homework, do a background check yourself google and AI as much information as you can on your own! Protect your loved ones.

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      CoveragePunctuality & SpeedStaff

      Reviewed Aug. 28, 2025

      Don't use them!! One of their workers stole money from us and they don't back it up. Stole thousands of dollars, the employee was found guilty and Synergy won't pay a penny!! Thieves! What good is bonding if it doesn't cover theft? isn't that what it should cover? Oh, wait get out the excuses, here they come.... Avoid this nightmare!

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      Reviewed Feb. 23, 2025

      This Arlington-based franchise operation (zip code 22202) is a FRAUD. Do not believe any of the reviews on this website or any site associated with this agency. If you love your loved ones and truly care about them, STAY AWAY AND BEWARE of its modus operandi. First of all, one of their modus operandi to RAISE THE HOURLY RATE, they tell you their caregivers (CG) are on double time (even if they are not) and that “the owner wishes to meet you half-way by charging you $50 per hour.” If you wish one of their CGs to come back or if you say good things about a CG, the rate goes up!

      They said, I am horrendously “picky” when it comes to CGs. In truth, they should be embarrassed. For $36-$76 per hour, I expect a top notch service – all their CGs barely do nothing!!!! Synergy Arlington NEVER SCREEN their caregivers (CG). The CGs they sent were SMELLY (with the exception of one who came in the evening between 4PM-8PM, they all smell like SKUNKS), super late, unprofessional, unreliable, highly opinionated, and the majority had no clue on what they are doing.

      Synergy’s schedulers, ** office manager, and owner are just as BAD. The ** office scheduler is very dismissive, highly insensitive, and lacks candor. For example, she wants you to work with her schedule instead of the other way around. In her inability to find a CG on the time slot I selected, she insisted that I accept her proposed schedule. Turns out, she was LYING. It was just a ploy, and I caught her red handed!!! She ended up going back to my original schedule because from my conversations with the CGs, my schedule was easy to fill as they prefer to either work their normal job or whatever they chose to do. Of course, this ** officer person never apologized. In a separate situation of her inability to carry out the spirit of the contract of the care service, she insisted on me accepting a male CG even if I preferred a female CG.

      Talk about unprofessionalism and allegedly being #1 in the care industry, this ** office queen is very needy and cannot get her acts together. There was not a day that she did not call or sent me text messages more than once. OMG. Such a work of Art with a capital “A.” Yes, NONE of the officer personnel, including the owner use a professional email address. All of them use “gmail.” None of the CG uses a uniform so you can easily identify them!!!

      When I raised my concerns to the office manager, nothing happened. When I reached out to the owner, instead of finding a solution, he offered to supposedly let me go as if I was unprepared to cut ties. That confirmed my suspicion that all the office personnel were working at the behest of the owner. Yes, I had been researching for weeks, however, at that time, I was being careful and reading the service agreement for legal actions.

      When I first read about Synergy, I thought they could be trusted, or they were that good because all the reviews were way up there. They are nowhere close to these reviews. In fact, all these reviews are FALSE!!!!! Perhaps, it is right to say, they wish they are this good. On the scale from one to 10? I rate them NEGATIVE 10 or 100. So, when the owner offered to clear me out of the contract, I never hesitated!!!! The following day, I had a different agency start right away, that quick and I have never been soooo happy. I wish I had found this agency instead of Synergy.

      Because of this bad experience, I do not think I will overcome my PTSD with this franchise. The fact that Synergy allows this operator to continue to exist, they also failed. They do not conduct due diligence. It is clear to say they are all about the money, not about care as they seem to advertise. I will NEVER reach out to Synergy even if it is the last franchise operation in the face of this earth. DO NOT BE A VICTIM. NEVER BELIEVE ALL THE SPARKLING REVIEWS. SYNERGY IS TERRIBLY BAD-BAD-BAD.

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      Reviewed March 4, 2024

      My first experience with Synergy was good. We needed very little help and the caregiver worked out perfectly. Unfortunately, she moved and we got a different worker who had no experience with dementia patients. Although she was there to help my father, she would fight and antagonize my mom. When I moved them to assisted living we stopped the service. My father's health declined and we needed to bring in outside help for him, the insurance company recommended Synergy. I live 3 hours from my father but visit him regularly on weekends. I had not met the caregiver but found it strange that within a week or two my father knew A LOT about her personal business. He was making statements about "taking care of her."

      I happened to be there during the week at one of her appointments and warning flags went off. I do not know exactly what was happening, but I knew something was off. I called the company and requested increased care for my father, but I also requested to alternate the caregiver with the goal being to completely change her out. I explained to the manager at Synergy my concern. Instead of listening to me, they increased HER hours. Before I had an opportunity to address it my father took a fall, under the watch of this same caregiver. She used a throw rug inside the shower as a shower mat. My father took a horrific fall which put him in the hospital for six months. The caregivers are not trained or supervised at all. There is no visitation on the part of management to assess if the caregiver is qualified to handle the patient. When I shared my concerns, I was dismissed.

      This has been a nightmare. Because of the accident and long-term hospital stay my father's mental and physical capacities have diminished rapidly. He cries himself asleep at night praying for forgiveness. Interesting...what does he need to be forgiven for? I think this young woman was not qualified to handle my father's physical needs, and I was left with huge trust issues. In my opinion, this company should not be in business.

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      Honesty & Transparency

      Reviewed Oct. 19, 2023

      Have had problems with a caretaker and a manager creating drama and unease in the household. A lot of lying and laziness as well. Don't show up on time. One complains about having to do the things that they are paid to do. The manager at the location we use is not any better.

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      Punctuality & SpeedStaff

      Reviewed June 13, 2023

      Brooke and team (Colorado Springs Synergy Home Care) were extremely kind and caring to my family's needs, and were responsive to help us get service started as quickly as we needed it. Additionally, once our needs changed, they worked with our schedule with ease. Thank you!

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      Reviewed April 17, 2023

      I only get out for 4 hours one day a week and I have had so many different caregivers, (they don’t stay with company long). They are not asked to do anything but to keep my husband company so I can keep appointments for myself. I am afraid to make appts. because I never know until 1 to 2 hours before I am due to leave the house that nobody is going to show up or is going to be late. No way to run a company!

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      Reviewed Jan. 4, 2023

      The caregivers at Synergy home care North Houston/ woodlands location isn't reliable and allows caregivers to just not show up and there's no accountability. It's normal that there's a day where there no coverage and the caretakers have to cancel, but on three occasions back to back there was no show. We had to find plans last minute. What made it worse is that Juanita covered for these individual caretakers like they have a right to not show up every weekend. It seemed like most canceled more so because they didn't want to work weekends. So if you're looking for reliable caretaking to actually show up on the weekends... ??? Poor customer service and running of a company.

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      Reviewed Aug. 24, 2022

      Do not hire this company in Colorado for many reasons. Money stolen, They would not send out a weekly bill until I terminated with them because of them allowing my 93 years old mother to sit and watch CSI until she was so scared she called me. Coloring in coloring books by themselves. Hiring their Husbands to do poor quality handyman work in our house while caregiver was working and then being paid cash only for it. Same person called in sick within twice 1 month of service.

      When I finally received all the bills at one time they charged my Mother $450.00 for. 4 hr shift more than once. My Mom does not require ANY special care whatsoever ever. They did this multiple times on the bill. That is why they require you to fork over $2000.00 deposit so they can make these false charges and drain your account. Workers are not trustworthy. We finally received an email from Greg stating all my Mother's jewelry etc should be locked up. He refuses to accept any complaints regarding his company, Hospice of Denver read his emails to be and said to STOP with this company and gave me other names. Preparing meals 1 hr late all the time. They are thrown together frozen meals so there is no excuse. If you love and care for your Mom or Dad DO NOT hire this company.

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      Staff

      Reviewed May 9, 2022

      We needed home health care for my mother and father. We had 8-8 in the daytime and 8-8 during the evening. While we paid $30.00/hr, the caregiver said she was only getting paid $12.00/hour by the agency - For two people! We had one daytime caregiver that couldn't find a way home after her shift and slept on our sofa- three times! Where else would that be acceptable! The management (Synergy of Timonium) didn't seem to care about addressing our concerns.

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      Reviewed Aug. 4, 2020

      Synergy has provided excellent homecare. They are completely reliable – never a no-show. Every Synergy homecare giver over time has been kind, respectful, and helpful. Our longtime Synergy homecare giver is a blessing. We do not need to tell her what things need to be done. She notices on her own and does more to help than we would ever have thought of. We look forward to her visits. She is like family for us.

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      Nancy,

      We really appreciate your kind words, and most importantly that you have enjoyed your experience with us and our caregivers.

      The SYNERGY HomeCare Team

      Customer Service

      Reviewed Oct. 31, 2019

      I expected experience, and for $5.00 more an hour than NOW a professional service we are using, Synergy was not what I expected. The second day of service no one showed and I had to call into work! Of course they were good at sending the bill for two of the 3 days they were here. The only reason I kept them for the 3rd day was timing to find another home care service.

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      Response from Synergy HomeCare

      Hi Angie,

      I am wanting to narrow down your feedback so that I can provide it to the relevant SYNERGY HomeCare office. From searching for the closest office in your state I am finding the Brookfield, WI office or the Greenfield, WI office. Was your personal experience with either of those offices, or was it regarding a different one?

      Thank you the time you took to pass along your advice and experiences.

      The SYNERGY HomeCare Team

      Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

      Reviewed May 7, 2019

      Synergy HomeCare has provided us with a home health aide named Angie ** who has taken excellent care of my 85-year-old mother who has diabetes and congestive heart failure. In a very short time, Angie has proven to be a precious asset in our lives. She has a level of experience and understanding that is important at this stage of my mom’s life. She also is a great communicator and is in touch daily with me through texts and calls. She sends me pictures of the excellent food she prepares for Mom and helps her with walking her two dogs.

      She does not let my mom eat food outside of the prescribed diabetic diet and works closely nurse to manage my mom’s medications. She takes Mom to her MD appointments and has driven her to a funeral for a family member. We have had a number of aides from Synergy work with my mom before they sent Angie and they were all good and helpful. Angie has raised the bar and I think she is a shining example of what great home health care can be at its best.

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      Response from Synergy HomeCare

      Wendy,

      We are so happy to hear that you have enjoyed having Angie assigned to help your mother. We love it when we are able to make the perfect match like that. Thank you for letting others know!

      The SYNERGY HomeCare Team

      Customer ServiceStaff

      Reviewed April 29, 2019

      Thurs. Feb 21, 2019. This company did not care for the safety of my elderly mother with dementia. They knew about her estranged and sociopathic son. Also along with the neighbor, they allowed him to take her away. The owner of this company did not notify us until Sunday. The proper forms were not filled out of the daily care at all. Since then, he depleted all her bank accounts which I was on, I paid the company and I have Power of Attorney within a week. Since then I have not been able to speak to my mother. He blocked all my phone numbers and my husband's too. I am not allowed to see her either. It’s now been 2 1/2 months. I notified the corporate office but have not received a response. Also, the owner of this company has not notified us or even apologized. We have retained an Attorney but still waiting. I implore you to take action against this company. I have been my mother’s caregiver for 23 years.

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      Online & App

      Reviewed March 20, 2019

      This company has numerous "medical" services on their website they say they provide, but are not medically trained for it nor do they really offer it. I have already told them to remove those sections, most likely won't since their own website review section won't let you enter an honest or negative review.

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      Response from Synergy HomeCare

      J,

      Our business is explicitly in the Non-Medical Home Care business. We do not provide at-home Medical Services like a medical provider may offer. Sorry for that confusion.

      The SYNERGY HomeCare Team

      Staff

      Reviewed March 9, 2019

      Caregiver was deceitful and not trustworthy. They Failed on several levels to protect the senior and communicate with the family members responsible for the well being of the senior under their care. They failed to maintain the proper documentation of daily care being provided.

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      Response from Synergy HomeCare

      Michael,

      Your feedback on your experience is appreciated. If you are able to, would you mind letting us know which location you were working with in regards to this situation?

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      SYNERGY HomeCare Team

      Punctuality & SpeedStaff

      Reviewed Dec. 22, 2018

      Updated on 12/26/2018: First of all they sent five caregivers in 4 days three of which were late. One never showed up at all. The professionalism of the caregivers was to be desired. They had no experience with ALS patients as they stated they did. None of them knew how to transfer my wife from chair to toilet. One at the caregivers came close to dropping her in the bathroom. Nothing but excuses from management. Would not recommend this company to anyone.

      Original Review: Hired Synergy HomeCare to care for my wife with ALS. They sent 5 different caregivers in 4 days. 1st day 45 min late. 3 day over 2 hrs late, 4th day was a no-show. All lacking in experience with ALS. Last day caregiver almost dropped her and hurt her. Worst experience.

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      Staff

      Reviewed Sept. 14, 2018

      When we switched to Synergy HomeCare after a poor experience we saw little improvement. We feel they earnestly tried, but their staff were unreliable and lacked a sense of professionalism. Canceled shifts and incomplete service was a norm.

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      Reviewed Aug. 24, 2018

      These people are suppose to be professional and make sure all meds are taken and are paid to give showers. They are the laziest people I have ever met. Plus, one of the caregivers let the patient dictate when they would take their meds. Not a good thing. Another didn't want to wash the patient's hair while giving the shower. How flipping lazy. I would not recommend using this company.

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      Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupStaff

      Reviewed June 10, 2018

      We had a very bad experience and can't recommend this company. They are not reputable and ALWAYS had major issues and problems. Casey is very likable but is not the one caring for your loved one so he is not an accurate representation of the company. We had repeated issues with the caregivers however since they would go unsupervised we had no other choice but to switch providers. My mother would call me daily and say “I don’t know why you are wasting money having these ladies come to the house every day. All they do is sit around and watch TV." The caregivers were lazy and did nothing. They didn’t follow the instructions provided to each of them by our family even though their job functions were clearly provided in writing and posted in the house. I installed cameras only to confirm that they did absolutely nothing.

      For the 1st 90 days we paid by credit card. We asked that the charges be split amongst the two sons equally however the partner named David ** ran up in excess of $5,000 unauthorized charges on my brother's credit card. Once it was discovered, it took months to be returned. These were very dishonest and sneaky people and fortunately we were able to get away from them before more damage was done.

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      Reviewed April 4, 2017

      The personal aides that were provided to my family from two different Synergy agencies in the area were terrible. They forgot to give medication reminders, let my father sit in diapers filled with urine for 5-6 hours, they didn't do light housekeeping, and never assisted with his home care exercises given by physical therapists. It is discouraging to see aides that are more concerned with resting, watching tv, and taking naps or talking on the phone, than doing the job they've been hired to do. When they were called out on missed medicine or meals, they would get angry and leave, claiming they were being treated with disrespect. It is amazing to me that someone would be so careless in their jobs, and then leave an elderly person who is handicapped without assistance until a replacement could come. This is not the kind of treatment you expect of a caregiver and for your elderly parents.

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      Reviewed Sept. 20, 2016

      The quality of home care they have provided to my grandmother in her time of need has been amazing and I am truly grateful I called them to help us. It was not a cheap venture but it was worth it I could say but definitely did not fit my budget. I wish they could have worked with us a little bit more concerning this issue. The staff at synergy was very friendly from start to finish. Even the person on the telephone was very friendly and listened to my specific needs which was refreshing. Someone was available a few days after I had set up the service so I wish it was a little speedier but I cannot complain considering the circumstances.

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      Response from Synergy HomeCare

      Carrie,

      While it may have taken us a few years to finally get onto Consumer Affairs to recognize your review, we wanted you to know that we greatly appreciate you taking the time to express your positive feedback about your experiences with your caregiver helping your grandmother.

      The SYNERGY HomeCare Team

      PriceStaff

      Reviewed Sept. 17, 2016

      The service quality experience is great and everything that I expected. They help me when I have a question or concern. They try their best to make sure that I'm satisfied. The service was definitely worth the cost and it is something I use everyday so I definitely ended up saving a lot of money in the long run. It's great and definitely worth the cost. The care work is very friendly. They always greet you with a smile and are always pleasant. They are some of the best people around and they really make sure that you are taken care of. Their service availability is great. They are pretty much available whenever you need them no matter what time of day it is. It's a great service and it's something worth the money.

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      Response from Synergy HomeCare

      Gary,

      We are so delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience working with your caregivers! Thank you for taking the time to leave this review so that others can see your experience. We wish you the best!

      The SYNERGY HomeCare Team

      Customer ServiceStaff

      Reviewed Sept. 16, 2016

      Synergy provided excellent service for my elderly mother. We were very happy with its quality and attention to the details. We would recommend Synergy to anyone looking for home care services. The expense was a little high but we felt that it was justified for the level of service. The billing process was handled in an easy manner and was fully explained to us up front. The support staff was great - easy to get along with and were very friendly to my mother. I would recommend our staff to anyone who needed home care service. Service was available when we needed it. We had no issues scheduling calls and having staff serve our needs in a timely manner. I would say this was a strong point for us.

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      Response from Synergy HomeCare

      Nate,

      We are happy to hear that you enjoyed working with us to provide care for your mother. Your time is appreciated that you took to leave the review to let people know what we feel is a fair representation.

      The SYNERGY HomeCare Team

      PriceStaff

      Reviewed Sept. 15, 2016

      The staff is very well trained and respectful, which I find incredibly important. It's kind of complicated to get things started and work out care options afterwards, but given adequate attention things run very smoothly. I've had less positive experiences with other providers. I'm not happy with the cost, but it's not pricier than any other service of equal quality. So I guess my complaint is that I'd rather the government put some of my tax dollars into helping with this kind of care. It's so very essential and shouldn't be out of reach for so many people.

      Honestly our caregivers are like family. We didn't expect that, but obviously hoped for it. I think perhaps people who go into this kind of work are more likely to be empathetic, but also this particular provider seems to choose its employees well. Once the initial kinks were worked out, things went smoothly, but this was the most difficult issue we faced. Our schedules are a little crazy right now with both my husband and I working and in school, but they were eventually able to accommodate us. I'm still a little worried about taking vacations and such, since it would have to be on shorter notice.

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      Response from Synergy HomeCare

      Laura,

      Hopefully in the few years since your experience we have improved upon our scheduling. We thank you for the time you took to leave the review so that others can judge by your shared experiences.

      Thank you!

      SYNERGY HomeCare Team

      PriceStaff

      Reviewed Sept. 14, 2016

      The service quality is absolutely exceptional. Customer care services was amazing. I would most definitely recommend them just based on that alone. Truly welcoming and amazingly helpful. The cost was less than I expected. I honestly anticipated a great deal more. With all the options provided and help given they made it so easy to choose what was best for us. They were so friendly and welcoming yet very professional and helpful as well. They took customer care above and beyond the basic and everyday the service availability was great. I was told what there was etc given the options and help to identify precisely what I needed and was looking for as far as what would work best for me and my family.

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      Response from Synergy HomeCare

      Michelle,

      Thank you for taking the time to tell others about your personal experience, it means a lot to us to hear this quality of feedback. We wish you the best!

      The SYNERGY HomeCare Team

      Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedStaff

      Reviewed Sept. 13, 2016

      I was visiting my grandmother after we had her put there for reasons beyond our control. They were very good to deal with. The place was clean and well kept up. The staff are quality in every way. The service was very well worth the cost. I don't think anywhere else would be as cost effective or up to standard for us. We have been well satisfied and like it. The staff appears to be completely caring and in my opinion. I know that we always find the staff doing their job as they should. No complaints and hope there won't be any. The service availability was fast. I was amazed at how fast. They work hard to be sure you are accepted. Anytime we checked they had good answers for us. We call only a few times.

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      Response from Synergy HomeCare

      Tammie,

      We wish you all that best! Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback, so that others could hear from your experience. We are here if you ever need us again in the future.

      The SYNERGY HomeCare Team

      Customer ServicePrice

      Reviewed Sept. 12, 2016

      This is a company that links you up to keep your life with as much convenience as possible so you can live your life without issues unlike some companies. A little pricey but you get what you pay for mostly with anything this quality. You should always pay more for better quality. If you paid less, you would end up having lesser quality anyways. This company and their customer service is by far top notch. There is nothing any other companies could compare to the customer appreciation that Synergy offers. This service is offered in nearly every major city throughout the United STATES of America. So no matter where you go, you can count on Synergy to be there.

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      Response from Synergy HomeCare

      James,

      Thanks for taking the time to tell others about your experiences with us from a few years ago. We appreciate this!

      SYNERGY HomeCare Team

      PriceStaff

      Reviewed Sept. 9, 2016

      I could not have been happier with the quality of services provided to me. Wonderful experience from start to finish, I felt like a member of an extended family, and I was treated as such. Definitely worth the cost, as the services I was afforded were top notch, and every team I spoke with went above and beyond their job description. Every single person I spoke with was upbeat, friendly, and happy to help with any and every inquiry I could possibly have had. Never before have I encountered such passion and genuine caring from an individual or service in my entire life. I could not more highly recommend these people, as they changed how I operate in the world. At any time, day or night I was able to speak to someone, even about trivial matters. Each and every time, I was met with compassion and dedication.

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      Response from Synergy HomeCare

      Benjamin,

      So glad to hear that you had a pleasant experience with our caregivers and the personal service they provided you.

      Thank you!

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      Customer ServicePriceStaffEase of Use

      Reviewed Sept. 7, 2016

      I have much success with this product and am very satisfied. I would highly recommend it to others. It was very helpful and easy to use. The service was definitely worth the cost. I would encourage others to use it and take advantage of the services provided. They customized the service to fit my needs. Synergy Care was very friendly. They are very warm, compassionate caregivers who provide great care and respect for the clients. They definitely go above and beyond for clients. The service availability was very good. They were readily available and on call when I needed help. They are always just a phone call away.

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      Response from Synergy HomeCare

      Thank you for your kind words and we value your thoughts!

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      Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedStaff

      Reviewed Sept. 6, 2016

      Always friendly and helpful. Very professional. Answered any questions and concerns with knowledge and caring. On schedule and very efficient. Highly recommended if you need this service. Felt that I received excellent service for the price I paid. I'm on a fixed budget and was able to afford this service with no problems. Highly recommended. Very friendly and cheerful service. Professional and helpful, cared about any concerns I may have had. Made me feel at ease. Would definitely use this service again. Always on time. Had one problem with availability due to my changing the schedule and an emergency that came up, but they quickly accommodated me the next time.

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      Response from Synergy HomeCare

      Kristen,

      Thank you for taking the time to leave this quality feedback about your experiences with us. We are happy to have had the pleasure of working with you. We wish you well!

      The SYNERGY HomeCare Team

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      Synergy HomeCare author review by Risa Kerslake

      As a leading provider of home care services, Synergy helps those facing a major life change or sudden lack of mobility.

      • New mom respite care: A new baby is exciting, but it is also exhausting. Getting respite care may make the difference between a well rested and engaged mom and one who naps at every opportunity.

      • Illness-specific care: Cancer patients have different needs than Parkinson's patients, and Synergy is prepared for all of them.

      • Specialty recovery services: After a long hospital stay or in-patient care situation, seniors can find it difficult to stay on track with discharge instructions. This service is specially designed to help seniors regain their former health as quickly as possible.

      • Managed care options: If you don't live near a loved one, keeping track of doctor's appointments, refilling prescriptions, handling scheduling and other tasks may fall through the cracks. Synergy Home Care's managed care services take the weight off of family and make everything run smoothly.

      • Medical alert systems: Paying for round the clock care can be very expensive, and many seniors don't need it. A medical alert system can offer a lot of the same benefits of rapid emergency response, and with Synergy Home Care it's free as part of the service.

      by Risa Kerslake Contributing Writer

      Risa Kerslake is a registered nurse turned freelance writer who writes extensively on health, health care technology, parenting and education. Her work has appeared in such publications as Discover, Women's World, U.S. News & World Report, Healthline and Parents. She lives in the Midwest with her husband and three children, is a crochet enthusiast and won't ever turn down a coffee date.

      Synergy HomeCare questions and answers

      What problem is Synergy HomeCare trying to solve?
      Synergy HomeCare is a provider of 1-1 caregivers. We provide caregivers who go into people’s homes and help them with the little things they can’t do for themselves, or things that are difficult to do on their own. The bulk of our population is seniors, but we serve people of all ages, including children. For our seniors, we help with personal care such as bathing, meal preparation, medication reminders, transportation, errands, going to the grocery store, etc. We can do occasional visits (which we call respite), be there 24/7 or accommodate anything in between.

      The aging population is booming now, especially as the baby boomers age. Our services are needed when people want to age in place – not move to a facility. Oftentimes, all they need to stay home safely is a little help; someone to drive them to the store, help them change their linens, and check in with them to make sure they are eating and feeling well.
      What are some examples of how Synergy HomeCare has helped families?
      We enable elderly individuals to age in place by providing one-on-one help in their home. Sometimes they are able to stay home with just a little bit of help (and sometimes with a lot of help). Additionally, we enable the families of our clients to lead a more normal life by taking over difficult or time-consuming tasks. We can do chores, run errands and be there for the client’s safety when the family cannot be there. Some clients, whether at a home or at a facility, are simply bored and need extra stimulation and enrichment. A 1-1 caregiver can provide the freedom to go to the movies, out to lunch, shopping or go for walks in nicer areas.

      Synergy HomeCare is creative about coming up with a plan that works for each family. We’re able to accommodate varying family schedules and are always flexible and adaptable. Our services allow families to attend special events like weddings, vacation or a sporting event by providing respite care. We once took a client to a wedding so he could attend while the family focused on the festivities. When the client got tired and started misbehaving, we took him back to his facility.

      We’ve helped clients gain access to long term care insurance coverage even though they had been denied with a previous agency. Our office manager has become an expert after working with so many insurance companies! We can even submit bills directly to the insurance provider and receive payments so our clients never have to worry about it.

      When families are overwhelmed emotionally because a loved one is put on hospice, the day-to-day personal care adds a layer of responsibility that isn’t always manageable. Synergy HomeCare can do all the difficult things – bathing, diapering, feeding, turning – and the family can be there to spend quality time with the patient. A hospice organization will send skilled personnel to come in for about an hour, but this is hardly sufficient for someone who needs around-the-clock care.

      Several of our clients come to us post-surgery or hospitalization for short-time help. We typically start on 24-hour shifts to be sure of their state and quickly decrease the hours of service based on need. If a family member cannot pick up someone from the hospital, we can fill that role. We have even helped new moms overwhelmed by taking care of a new baby.
      Who are Synergy HomeCare’s ideal clients?
      Our ideal clients are seniors who do not want to move out of their home but need a little help to stay safe and happy. About half of our clients have some form of dementia and/or Alzheimer’s Disease. Our clients may also need help due to ALS, arthritis, cancer, MS, neuropathy, Parkinson’s Disease, stroke or any other illness or condition.

      Synergy HomeCare is often called because someone is a fall risk, whether they’ve previously fallen and hurt themselves or not. We are also called after surgeries such as hip or knee replacement to ensure someone is safe after a hospital stay. We often work alongside hospice to provide more extensive care than hospice organizations can provide (often round the clock).

      In most instances, we are contacted by the adult children of our clients. Referred to as the “sandwich generation,” our ideal client is an adult or child who has their own responsibilities (children, job, spouse), and is having a hard time coping with doing everything for their loved one in need.
      How does Synergy HomeCare add value when working with clients?
      Synergy HomeCare is able to recommend which type of care is required. Families are often unsure of what they need and we can walk them through the possibilities. If we think we are not the appropriate service for them, we’ll let them know.
      What sets Synergy HomeCare apart from the competition?
      There are many home care agencies out there, but we are certainly different. The owner and staff are very hands-on and nurture relationships with their clients and caregivers to provide better service than the competition. The initial meeting to understand the options available is done at no obligation, and no cost. This is usually enough for families to understand the company and determine if they can trust their loved ones with Synergy HomeCare.

      We want to do this well because this is about people, and making people’s lives better. We want to be proud of what we do every day – and we are! We always look for ways to make what we do better than others, and we put our creative personal touch into everything.
      What services does Synergy HomeCare offer?
      Synergy HomeCare complimentary services include a home assessment with no cost and no obligation, a complimentary medical alert with a minimum number of hours, complimentary family caregiver training and an introduction to other senior professionals.

      Miscellaneous Synergy HomeCare services include recovery assistance after surgery and outpatient procedures, sitting with a patient during the recovery period, transportation to and from medical appointments, medication pick-up from pharmacy, move in from home to an assisted living facility and move in from assisted living to a skilled nursing facility

      Our companionship services include friendly and supportive conversation, medication reminders and safety, standby assistance with morning and evening routines and the planning (and encouraging) of social activities. Our caregivers can provide incidental transportation, plan schedules and menus, encourage light exercise and active thinking, organize homes, provide respite care and Alzheimer’s and dementia care.

      Personal care services include assistance with bathing and showering, personal hygiene, restroom use, dressing and grooming and mealtime feeding. Our supplemental homemaking services include errand services, light housekeeping, complete meal preparation, kitchen and bathroom cleaning and organization, laundry and ironing.
      How does Synergy HomeCare measure success?
      If we have removed stress from the families, we are successful. If we feel that we are helping people and our clients are well served, we are successful.
      What’s the most common misconception consumers have about the in-home care industry?
      Many consumers say, “It sounds expensive. I may just move to a facility.” If a client only needs a few hours, we are much cheaper and more flexible than moving to a facility. If they need 24/7 care, it will be cheaper to move to a facility – and we’re honest about that.

      Home care is not licensed in California, and there is a wide disparity on standards set by each company. It is possible to cut many corners and charge a cheaper rate, but this isn’t what they should go for. We provide customers with 14 questions to ask any home care agency they choose to interview. Most won’t pass the questions, but we do. Some in-home care providers actually add cost to provide the best service. We also provide a resource showing the difference between using a contractor or private hire versus an agency. The costs between the two are different for a reason. Many consumers don’t realize they’re responsible for payroll taxes, worker’s comp, and finding backups.
      How has your industry changed in the last 5 to 10 years?
      A number of new bills and laws affecting our industry have passed in recent years, and more are in the works. Caregiver exemptions were previously in place which enabled us to offer more affordable prices to the customers. The labor laws now in place to protect workers have forced companies to charge higher rates.
      What is something you wish every consumer knew about Synergy HomeCare?
      We love what we do. Our entire staff is passionate about working with our clients, families, and caregivers. You will feel it the first time you meet us.
      Has Synergy HomeCare received any awards your customers would like to know about?
      Yes! In 2014 Synergy HomeCare received Home Care Pulse’s award for Provider of Choice and Home Care Pulse’s award for Employer of Choice. In 2012, Synergy HomeCare also won the SeniorHomes.com Best of the Web award.
      How has Synergy HomeCare grown or evolved?
      Synergy HomeCare, a non-medical home care agency franchise, was founded in 1999 to provide respite and personal care, compassion and companionship for the elderly and disabled, and care for those recovering from illness, surgery or childbirth. Synergy HomeCare is headquartered in Gilbert, Arizona and now has 140 locations throughout the United States.

      Synergy HomeCare Company Information

      Company Name:
      Synergy HomeCare
      Year Founded:
      2001
      Address:
      SYNERGY HomeCare Franchising 1757 East Baseline Road, Suite 124,
      City:
      Gilbert
      State/Province:
      AZ
      Postal Code:
      85233
      Country:
      United States
      Website:
      www.synergyhomecare.com