What to Ask When Hiring an In-Home Care Agency

Thanks Guys i find this information below very resourceful These questions will help you determine if the agency is legitimate and operating above board. Do you have a business license in your city? Are your care workers bonded and/or insured? Are your care workers legal residents of the U.S.? Which types of services do you provide? Care companions Personal care assistants Respite care Live-in care

Very good list of questions, concise, thorough. Thank you.

I forgot to add that I am on medi-medi and hope I can find someone to help.

You covered questions that I did not think of, and probably would have wanted to know. I have had terrible experience with caregivers and because I get so sick sometimes I really need someone that is understanding and not so immature my. former cg would complain about cleaning , such as a bathroom or dusting you name it. They would break things and not tell me about them. I sent a letter to the agency , never heard back even after calling and leaving messages numerous times, they just dropped me, and I have had so much added stress due to not having a care giver, Thank You.

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yes it did. but I don't know we can pay for the help.

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specific helpful details

Very informative. Thank you

I do not want to ever be put anywhere. I do not want to be in need of a care taker.I dread losing my freedom. I want employees who answer to me.; not care givers. I dread becoming helpless and dependent. However, I know I must prepare for the worst just in case. I wish I could avoid ending up like some of my precious friends who were miserable and unsafe in very beautiful looking extremely expensive independent living(so called) and or assisted living. I wish there were some way to avoid the problems they had. I do have limited long term care insurance, and i want to do the best I can. However, it seems that all the old age facilities both expensive

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I would like to see a video of what this type of care provides

Offered me help and information on important areas that I had not thought of, i.e., "did my thinking for me" ~ Thank you!

Knowing what to ask.

Informative

Recently a friend I discovered she'd signed a co-signer obligation for her friends home health care. That agency is now calling her regarding late payment and is turning the matter over to a collection agency. The lady who used the service is quite ill and has been unable to make the payment on time. What recourse does my friend have?

The questions I should ask was wonderful.

Hi I'm looking for a facilities that need hair care with salon.

Hello Caregiver29, We believe that sharing your opinions helps caregivers, just like you, make better choices. If you ever feel inclined to write a review of the care provider you are using, visited, or interviewed, you can do so at http://www.caring.com/review_submissions/new?utm_source=community. Thanks!

I like Americas Home Direct Care Consultants. The manager is very friendly, informative and transparent. He answered all my questions and their data base of Independents are extensive. Excellent program for those who are looking for autonomy in your home aide. Good supervision and security. BR

How is it finance

Check out Hallmark Homecare. www.hallmarkhomecare.com This initiative homecare model is safe and will save you money when hiring in-home care for your love ones. The reason you're able to save so significantly with our direct-hire model of care is that we cut out the middleman (namely, the agencies) so the caregiver works directly for you, without short-changing you on the vital steps that ensure the delivery of safe, quality in-home care.

These articles were very enlightening. I'm learning more as I get into the disease farther. Keep up the good work.

Hello Everyone, Caring.com has a Senior Directory that assist in locating adult day services as well as in-home care and housing options. To locate a provider near you: http://www.caring.com/local Rosa at Caring.com

i want to find out if there are senior day care facilities near 01301 -- so home care families can drop off elders (dementia, ambulatory, no incontinence) ? How close is the nearest site? thanks

Looking for Nursing Homes. NOT IN HOME CARE.

Questions to consider...there is always something that a person forgets in interviewing................

Some of the information was helpful. But was wondering what I need to do so that my insurance covers the costs.. That was not explained..

I note ts do not mention nursing care. We are only interesteed in nnursing care. If that is not provided by your agency , and you can refer us to an agency that does , we would appreciate it. Alos we need 24 hr. nursing care and the first answer question we need answered is a price for such care for too higha price would make alll other questions moot.

Hello, If you are looking for the Home Care Agency Interview Checklist you can find it at: http://www.caring.com/checklists/questions-for-agency-home-care-worker-1 Hope that helps! Thanks

The questions to ask the agencies

All of it. I would not of thought to ask half of these questions.

I'd not even thought about all of the insurance paperwork. Thanks for the heads up!

This is such a well-done article , I'am copying it for our friend and her family. Also keeping one for myself , for my own information down the road. Thank you so much ! Kindest Regards, Penne Girl ..................

My parents live Friendswood, Tx. My dad is 75 and suffering with Antimeres .My mom takes care of him, but she really needs help with him.my mom is bipolar, She crys all the time, im the beneficiary.I live in Kingsville,Tx , which is four hours away.I was thinking this is not going to last long, vary dysfunctional. Can you give me some feedback

The common sense approach with short and to the point questions some of which may could be overlooked.

Hello rxadmore, Caring.com has a list of In-Home Care Providers at http://www.caring.com/home-care) on our website in which you can search by zipcode. Many of the in-home care providers are reviewed by others who have used the service or have had someone they know use their services. We believe that sharing your opinions helps caregivers, just like you, make better choices. Caring.com has team of Family Advisors can help evaluate your situation based on budget and needs and direct you to the housing options as well (e.g assisted living, independent living). If you would like to speak to a Family Adviser, they can be reached at 866-824-8174. I hope you find this information helpful. If you need additional support or resources, please let us know. Thank you!

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list of thing to ask.

Detail of the questions and specific follow- ups

I would also ask the agency how long they take to place a permanant care worker.Suggesting that hearing about an agency being good or bad, and after interviewing said company, consider both sides. I listened to several people give good refferals about a company and I have never been so disappointed in a company in my life. After 10 weeks I am still waiting for a permanent worker, and each time I call the office I am put off. They send out temporary aides who are not here for the alloted hours I have been given for needed aid, so I am left to do my own cleaning and meal preparation, not to mention shopping. It has really caused my health condition to deteriorate over the past 8 weeks, to the point I can't get in a comfortable position. I suffer from multiple spinal problems.

need to know how to make agreement forms and what to to put in these forms.what not to put in these forms.

the list in itself is helpful for me as this is my first time to even consider in home care ! How do I notify Medicare and or supplemental ins that we are going to need in home care--Do I have the Surgeon write a referral/and or a "need" document.

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These are great questions to ask when interviewing agencies. I would also suggest asking friends about their experiences- both good and bad!

I have employed several ladies from NO WORRIES of Beaverton, Oregon. I have found all the employees and managers, honest, hard working and very pleasant to have in my home. I find myself very lucky to have been able to find such high caliber people and would very much recommend them to anyone that need assistance in their continued living. Your will never worry if you have them in your home to care for you. stanley loney

detail in questions -- very thoughtful