Personal Care at Home in Grand Rapids
Trained caregivers help with the shower, getting dressed and the bathroom. You choose how it's done.
(616) 555-0172Help With The Everyday Things
Non-medical personal care in your own home, from one visit a week to two a day.
Five Standards Every Caregiver Keeps
Personal care is private, so we agree on how it is done before the first visit.
You Choose How It's Done
Shower or sponge bath, morning or evening. We ask first and do it your way.
Covered And Warm
We keep you covered with towels and the bathroom warm, and step out when you'd rather.
The Same Caregiver
Personal care is easier with someone you know, so we keep the same caregiver wherever we can.
A Man Or A Woman
Ask for a male or female caregiver and we'll match you.
Never Rushed
Visits are long enough to do things properly, at your pace.
Started By A Nursing Assistant
Nora Halvey was a nursing assistant for fifteen years before she started this agency in 2014. She saw how a rushed bath could spoil someone's whole day. Our caregivers are trained to slow down, explain each step and let you do what you can for yourself.
- ✓Background-checked and trained caregivers
- ✓A care plan written with you
- ✓Visits from one hour, seven days a week
- ✓Male and female caregivers
What A Personal Care Visit Looks Like
Bath Time
Your caregiver runs the water, checks it's warm enough and stays close by.
Getting Dressed
Help with the fiddly parts, in the clothes you picked out.
Washing Up
A wash at the sink when a full bath is too much, with warm towels ready.
We Look At The Bathroom First
On the first visit we check the bathroom with you. We'll point out where a grab bar or a shower seat could help, and you decide what to add.
- ✓Grab bars by the shower and toilet
- ✓A shower seat and handheld shower head
- ✓Non-slip mats inside and out
- ✓A night-light on the way to the bathroom
Talk To A Care Supervisor
We'll answer your questions and set up a home visit, usually within two days.
Personal Care Questions
What does personal care include?
Help with bathing, dressing, hair care, using the bathroom and getting in and out of bed. It's non-medical care. We don't give medication or treat wounds.
Can I ask for a male or female caregiver?
Yes. Tell us on the first call and we'll match you.
What if Mom refuses a bath?
It happens often. Our caregivers try another time of day or offer a sponge bath instead. We never force it.
How long is a visit?
Most personal care visits are one to two hours. Many people book a morning visit and an evening visit.
How much does personal care cost?
Our rate starts at $31 an hour, with a one-hour minimum. We give you a written quote after the home visit.
Does insurance pay for personal care?
Medicare generally doesn't pay for non-medical personal care. Some long-term care insurance policies and Medicaid waiver programs can help, so check with your insurer or the state.
Are your caregivers checked and trained?
Yes. Every caregiver passes a background check and personal care training before their first visit, and a supervisor checks in regularly.
Ask About Personal Care
Tell us who the care is for. A care supervisor will call you back the same business day, or call (616) 555-0172.