Who personal care is for
It fits a parent who wants to stay at home but now struggles with a shower, buttons, or getting out of a chair. It also fits a spouse who has been doing all the lifting and needs a second pair of hands.
Most families start with a few visits a week and add hours as needs change.
What a visit can include
- Bathing, showering and grooming
- Dressing and getting ready for the day
- Help getting to and from the bathroom
- A steady arm from room to room
- Getting in and out of bed or a chair
- Meals, plus keeping an eye on eating and drinking
- Light tidying after care
Our caregivers don't give medical care, such as injections or wound care. If your parent needs that, we'll tell you who can help.
How families pay for it
Most families pay privately. Some long-term care insurance policies and VA benefits may help. Medicare generally doesn't pay for non-medical personal care on its own; read does Medicare pay for home care?. On your Care Call we give you an exact price before anything starts.
What a family says
The caregiver helps Dad shower and dress three mornings a week, and he finally lets someone help. It has taken so much weight off my shoulders.
Personal Care questions
Can we choose the caregiver?
You meet your caregiver before care starts. We match on the help your parent needs, their personality and your schedule, and if it isn't the right fit, we rematch.
How many hours do we need?
There's no set answer. Many families start with a few hours, two or three times a week, then adjust.
Personal Care near you
We provide personal care in Sun City Center and nearby towns: