Senior Home Care Comparison
Getting your loved one to accept care in the home in the first place was no easy task. Deciding on what type of care may be one of the most important decisions a family can make to ensure they receive the care that they need and the “Peace of Mind” that they deserve.
When it comes to home care for you and your loved one, Don’t Settle!
AHC
Assistance Home Care is an established, family-owned insured and bonded home care agency with W-2 employees and having served thousands of families to date. We are committed to exceeding our client’s expectations.
Placement Agency
Caregiver placement only; the client assumes all responsibilities as the employer.
Hiring Privately
Independent contractors or privately hired employees; the client assumes all responsibilities as the employer.
AHC
Assistance Home Care employees are screened through our rigorous 16-Step Recruiting and Screening Process. (We hire only 1 person per 30 applicants on average.)
Placement Agency
Limited pre-screening only.
Hiring Privately
Family responsibility.
AHC
Assistance Home Care requires no up-front fees or deposits.
Placement Agency
Required.
Hiring Privately
Typically none, but can vary by individual.
AHC
Assistance Home Care is responsible for paying and managing all payroll and related taxes.
Placement Agency
Family is responsible.
Hiring Privately
Independent Contractor of Private Caregiver responsible; however Family is ultimately responsible.
AHC
All Assistance Home Care caregivers are insured and bonded.
Placement Agency
Typically not available. Family assumes liability.
Hiring Privately
Family has no theft protection and assumes all liability.
AHC
Assistance Home Care provides all caregivers with on-going hands-on and computer based training and support to ensure they have the skillset needed to provide care and support.
Placement Agency
Typically not available.
Hiring Privately
Not available. Family assume responsibility for training.
AHC
Assistance Home Care offers contingency and back-up plans for caregiver vacations, holidays, last minute call outs and sick days.
Placement Agency
Typically not available.
Hiring Privately
Not available. Family assumes responsibility for backing up any and all holes in their care calendar.
AHC
Assistance Home Care schedules and supervises caregiving staff, provides overall care management and offers 24-hour access to management for clients and caregivers.
Placement Agency
Family assumes responsibility.
Hiring Privately
Family assumes responsibility.
AHC
Assistance Home Care provides all caregivers with workers’ compensation insurance to protect the Family and our Care Pros.
Placement Agency
Typically not available. Family assumes all liability for all accidents and work related injuries of caregiver.
Hiring Privately
Not available. Family assumes all liability for all accidents and work related injuries of caregiver.
AHC
Assistance Home Care provides ongoing, in-home monitoring and proactive care oversight on a regular basis to ensure that we are exceeding our clients expectations.
Placement Agency
Typically not available. Family assumes responsibility for client care oversight, management and supervision.
Hiring Privately
Not available. Family assumes responsibility for client care oversight, management and supervision.
AHC
Assistance Home Care specializes in Alzheimer’s & Dementia and Movement Disorder Care through our team of Certified Dementia Specialists, Training Team and Two Dedicated Caregiver training Labs.
Placement Agency
Typically not available.
Hiring Privately
Not available.
When it comes to finding the right home care for you and your family, decide for yourself. The choice is clear – Contact Assistance Home Care Today! 314-466-3227