How much does home care cost?
Example rate range: $30 to $36 per hour, depending on the type of care. We give you the exact rate in writing at the first visit (example).
Is there a minimum number of hours?
4 hours per visit (example)
How quickly can care start?
Usually within 48 hours of the first visit (example)
Is the first visit free?
Yes. The first home visit is free and there's no obligation (example).
How can we pay for care?
We accept private pay, long-term care insurance, VA benefits. Details are on our paying for care page.
Are you licensed?
Example Home Care of Springfield is licensed by the Example State Department of Health as Example State Home Services License, license number EXAMPLE-0000. You can look it up at the example license lookup.
How do you screen and train caregivers?
Every caregiver passes a criminal background check and a reference check before their first shift (example). New caregivers do orientation in the office and a shadow shift with an experienced caregiver (example).
Are caregivers your employees?
Yes. Our caregivers are employees, not contractors, so we handle their taxes and insurance (example).
Do you offer 24-hour or live-in care?
Yes. See 24-hour and live-in care.
Do you care for people with dementia?
Yes. See dementia and Alzheimer's care.
What areas do you serve?
Springfield, Chatham, Rochester, Sherman, Riverton
Do caregivers speak languages other than English?
Yes: Spanish.
What is the difference between home care and home health?
Home care, which is what we provide, is non-medical help at home: personal care, company, meals, reminders and getting around safely. Home health is skilled care from nurses or therapists, usually ordered by a doctor and often paid by Medicare. Many families use both at once.
Does Medicare pay for home care?
Medicare generally does not pay for ongoing non-medical home care. It can cover short-term home health when a doctor orders it.
The easiest way to start is a phone call. Tell us what's going on and we'll tell you honestly whether we can help.