Home Care Services in the Springfield area

Visiting Angels of West Springfield offers non-medical home care services to seniors and disabled adults in the greater Springfield/Westfield areas of Massachusetts!

As an adult child with aging parents, you may have an array of concerns regarding the health and well-being of your loved one. Along with any medical issues your loved one is facing, you may have questions regarding their ability to live independently. You want them to be safe and healthy but senior living facilities can be expensive and the quality of care can be iffy.

This is where home care services from Visiting Angels^® West Springfield MA can help! Since 1999, we have helped thousands of seniors in the Springfield area maintain their independence at home. We can ease your concerns by providing your loved one with compassionate assistance that keeps them safe and happy while maintaining their own space and independence. Senior home care services from Visiting Angels West Springfield can provide peace of mind to your loved one and your family.

When you choose Visiting Angels West Springfield, we'll customize our care so it is a good fit for your loved one. We understand that one family may need memory care for Alzheimer's or dementia, while another is looking for companion care and assistance with the activities of daily living. Still others need transitional care to help a loved one readjust to living at home after a hospital stay. We can help with all of these needs and more. Our non-medical, personalized, home care services have helped many families in the Pioneer Valley to find their peace of mind.

About Our Home Care Services

Senior home care services from Visiting Angels West Springfield differ from those at other agencies. Our care is non-medical but makes a big impact on the daily lives of the seniors we assist. Our caregivers provide assistance with tasks that include:

• Vacuuming and laundry
• Preparing healthy meals
• Running errands
• Grocery shopping
• Getting to appointments
• Remembering medications
• Walking and fall prevention
• Household organization
• Bathing and dressing

The assistance that a home health aid provides to a senior can be very beneficial for both the client and the family. The services listed above, and others, are designed around the needs and routines of your loved one so they fit seamlessly in with your current schedule. If your loved one has preferences for bed and meal times, or set routines built into their day, they can keep them just how they are. We will never ask your loved one to alter their comforting habits on our behalf. Home care services in the Springfield area from Visiting Angels West Springfield are centered around your loved one and what makes them happy.

FAQs - Home Care Services

Check out these FAQs about home care services in the greater Springfield area:

What is the difference between home care and home health care?

Home care is non-medical care provided to seniors by professional caregivers to provide tasks such as homemaking (light housekeeping, laundry, etc.), personal care, and companionship. Home health care is in-home medical care performed by skilled nurses and other medical professionals. These types of care, prescribed by doctors, include medicine administration, physical therapy, wound care, etc. See further explanation in our article. 

How is Visiting Angels West Springfield different than other home care agencies in Hampden County?

At Visiting Angels, we pride ourselves in the quality of our care team as well as how we treat our clients like family. Not only do we hand-pick each caregiver per client, but also our plans are tailored for the specific needs of each unique individual we work with ensuring that our client's needs are met and expectations are exceeded. During our hiring process, our applicants undergo thorough background checks and once hired, participate in ongoing trainings. We have been providing elderly home care services in Hampden County since 1999 and many of our clients, families, and caregivers have been with us for years. 

Can caregivers help seniors with dementia?

Yes! We offer services from caregivers who are skilled in dementia care. Check out our dementia care page for more info!

How can hours of care can a senior receive?

Our services can range from a 4 hour per week minimum to 24/7 care. For visit lengths, we offer drop-in "angels visits" that last either 1 or 2 hours and go up to 24/7 care.

Will Medicare pay for elderly home care services?

In general, no, Medicare does not pay for home care. However, Visiting Angels West Springfield is now partnered with Rocket RN to offer no-cost respite dementia care under the new Medicare GUIDE model. See our page for more information and see if your loved one qualifies.

What are signs that my loved one needs professional senior home care services?

Signs your loved one may need professional in-home care services show up in a variety of ways. Here are just a few:

• difficulty driving safely
• forgetting things
• not taking medications
• not cooking and eating a lot of convenience foods
• recent falls or even hospital visits
• living alone and losing mobility
• poor hygiene and not changing clothes regularly
• increased isolation, not perusing interests anymore, other signs of depression

Informational Resources About Home Care Services in Western Massachusetts

Looking for advice about caring for your senior loved one? Check out our blog articles:

What is home care and how do I know when to seek it?

• 3 Surprises for Families New to Professional Home Care
• 3 Signs It May Be Time for Senior Care Help
• 5 Ways In-Home Care Can Help Seniors Stick to Physical Therapy Programs
• Five Benefits of Full-Time Home Care
• 10 Warning Signs Your Elderly Loved One Needs 24/7 Home Care
• 6 Ways Home Care Helps Seniors Age on Their Own Terms
• Home Care Help During the Summer
• Value of Senior Care: Costs and Benefits
• Explaining the Costs and Benefits of Respite Care
• Professional Home Care Can Help Seniors With Pets
• 4 Ways Home Care Can Provide Summertime Relief
• 4 Home Care Myths — and Facts You Need to Know
• When to Choose Senior Home Care

Advice About the Home Care Process

• Get the Most Out of a Free Home Care Consultation
• How Care Coordinators Support Senior Care
• Performing a Home Care Assessment
• How to Plan the Right In-Home Senior Care Experience
• Paying Senior Home Care Costs Through Insurance
• Select Your Caregiver® by Visiting Angels
• Do You Have the Right Care Plan for Your Senior?
• Home Care Hours and Options for Seniors
• Cost of Home Care and 5 Ways to Pay
• When Senior Parents Have Different Care Needs

What are Visiting Angels caregivers like?

• What Are Qualities of a Visiting Angels Caregiver?
• A Day in the Life of a Professional Home Caregiver
• Responsibilities of Visiting Angels Caregivers
• The Company Behind the Caregiver: What to Look For
• How to Choose the Right In-Home Caregiver

Home Care Services vs. Other Options

• Comparing Non-Medical vs. Medical Home Care Services
• 7 Benefits of In-Home Care vs. Nursing Home Care
• What Is Adult Day Care and Why In-Home Care May Be a Better Option?
• Home Care Nurse or In-Home Personal Caregiver?
• Assisted Living vs. Home Care
• 6 Benefits of Choosing a Home Care Agency
• What is Geriatric Care and How Does it Compare to Home Care?

Advice for Caregivers of Elderly Family

• Help Seniors Enjoy Life and Stay Happy at Home
• Transportation Resources Keeping Non-Driving Seniors on the Road
• 8 Signs Your Aging Parents Are Unable to Care For Each Other
• What to Do When Your Aging Parents Reject Home Care
• Don't Skip These 5 Critical Safety Investments for Senior Care

Visiting Angels West Springfield operates in the following communities in Hampden County, MA and in the surrounding areas: Agawam, Southwick, Southampton, Springfield, Ludlow, Holyoke, Westfield, Wilbraham, Chicopee, Longmeadow, East Longmeadow, and West Springfield.

Serving West Springfield, Springfield, Westfield, Longmeadow, East Longmeadow, Wilbraham, and Hampden County, MA

Visiting Angels
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA

4 Open Square Way
Holyoke, MA 01040
Phone: 413-733-6900
Fax: 413-733-4600

"We were looking for in home care for our mother, that greater senior services could not provide. We talked with a case manager , who then gave us 3 options that she recommended. We chose Visiting Angels. They immediately started working with Mom and our family to make sure she was safe to continue staying in her apartment, with help. We reviewed what she needed, because my mom has dementia. We made a schedule and they were excellent with providing care. There were few unexpected events, but Visiting Angel always provided an aide to come see my mom. They are observing covid regulations. My mom's aide has developed a good relationship with her, despite the fact she was not originally for the help, and now she looks forward to each visit. Visiting Angels were a Godsend, especially in the wake of a pandemic. We feel that they have also enriched my moms life, and are making it possible to stay where she is, safely." 

~ Diane