FAQ
Home care questions, answered
Plain answers about cost, Medicare, and how care works. Still have a question? Ask us on a quick call.
How much does it cost to have a caregiver come to your home?
It depends on how many hours and what kind of help your parent needs. Home care agencies usually charge by the hour, with a minimum visit length. We give you an exact price on your Care Call, before anything starts and with no obligation.
Does Medicare pay for in-home care?
Medicare generally doesn't pay for non-medical home care on its own. It can cover short-term skilled care at home when a doctor orders it. Some long-term care policies and VA benefits may help. Read does Medicare pay for home care?
How do you pay a private caregiver?
When you hire through an agency like Mangrove Lane Home Care, you pay the agency. We handle the caregiver's pay, taxes and scheduling, and send someone else if your caregiver is sick. Hiring someone privately makes you the employer, so those jobs become yours.
Is there help for family caregivers in Florida?
Yes. Every state works with local Area Agencies on Aging, which run the National Family Caregiver Support Program: counseling, training, respite and help finding services. Call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116 to find the agency that serves Sun City Center.
What is a geriatric care manager?
A geriatric care manager, also called an aging life care professional, is usually a nurse or social worker who assesses an older adult's needs, builds a care plan and coordinates services. You hire them separately. A home care agency like ours provides the hands-on help the plan calls for.
What services do seniors need most?
Most often: help with bathing and dressing, meals, moving around safely, rides, and company. Many families start with a few hours a week of companion care and add personal care later.
How fast can care start?
Fill in the short form and Maya calls you back in about a minute during calling hours. Start dates depend on the week, and you get a real date on that call.
Do your caregivers give medical care?
No. Our caregivers give non-medical help. If your parent needs nursing, we point you to a home health agency, and our caregivers can work alongside them.
What areas do you serve?
Sun City Center, Riverview, Ruskin, Wimauma, Apollo Beach and Gibsonton. See all areas.
Talk to a real plan for your parent today
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