Home Care Expectations V.S. Reality in Woodbridge, CT

The decision to choose home care for your loved one can often be a difficult and time-consuming decision. However, Visiting Angels in Woodbridge, CT can make your choice in home care a quick and easy route to quality care.

Here are some key points to consider when thinking about home care services.

Caregivers

Visiting Angels in Woodbridge, CT has over 800 caregivers with at least two years of experience in the homecare industry. We take great care and consideration in ensuring that we hire quality caregivers.

Each and every caregiver goes through a two-step interview process and an extensive orientation and training program. They are all insured, bonded, and a background check both locally and nationally is given before date of hire.

Our caregivers’ range between CNA’s to companions so there is no shortage in our ability to help your loved one.

Reality

Not all home care agencies take such consideration when it comes to hiring caregivers. Many don’t complete background checks or ensure that their caregivers have the appropriate amount of experience.

Please proceed with caution when choosing an agency that isn’t Visiting Angels. While some agencies require background checks for in-home care providers, regulations vary greatly regarding agency requirements.

Always in Touch

Visiting Angels in Woodbridge, CT will always be reachable. We have staff on hand during business hours and someone on-call 24-hours a day. You will always be to reach someone regardless of the time of day.

We are also able to start immediate services for your hourly or live-in care needs and we will always follow up either by phone or an in-person visit.

Reality

Not every agency can provide immediate services or be reachable 24-hours a day. Many operate during business hours and are unreachable in the evening.

Be sure to ask about 24-hour on call and their wellness visit policy before you start services. You may be surprised by what you hear.

Consistency

Visiting Angels in Woodbridge, CT prides ourselves in our ability to provide consistency in caregivers. It is of the utmost importance that Alzheimer and Dementia patients have consistency in their day to day life and we at Visiting Angels understand that. While it is not always possible to have the same caregiver for every shift it is something we consider and strive for.

Reality

Other agencies don’t strive for consistency in caregivers. Their main goal is to fill the case with whatever caregiver is available. This may fix an issue short-term, but it doesn’t help in the long-term solution and most certainly doesn’t help your loved ones who suffer from Alzheimer’s or Dementia.

If you would like to know more about how Visiting Angels can meet your expectations feel free to contact our Woodbridge, CT office.

Visiting Angels of Woodbridge, CT, is a leading provider of non-medical in-home care services for seniors. Our office serves Milford, North Haven, Cheshire, Branford, and surrounding communities throughout New Haven County, Fairfield County, Westchester County and all five boroughs of New York City, NY. To learn more about the in-home living assistance services provided by our staff of compassionate caregivers, please call our Woodbridge office at (203) 397-6890  or contact us for more information.