BrightStar Care Erie

  • 1001 State Street, Erie, PA 16501
  • (814) 455-7827
  • 4.3 ( 100 reviews )
  • Home Care

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4.3 ( 100 Reviews )
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Laura L_9
February 03, 2023
They provide good service that helps me. I like the flexibility and their keeping in contact.
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Tammy D_2
February 03, 2023
The caregivers could do what it is required and not be on the phone and be lazy. They need to make sure they hire experienced caregivers.
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Carolyn B_33
January 19, 2023
They go out of their way to help me. They listen to me and send good caregivers.
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Linda B_70
January 19, 2023
I got a good caregiver that likes to do the work that needs to be done. They could have better wages.
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Tim H
December 21, 2022
They make my life easier by doing errands for me. I like that they are always here when I need them.
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Stephen H_7
December 05, 2022
They help me with my daily tasks that need to be done. My caregiver makes sure I'm eating and helps look after my place. They are a persistent company.
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Anonymous_719
November 22, 2022
I am really happy with the aides I have had. They have been able to help me. I have not been happy with the caregivers as of late. They have not shown up when they said they would, and they were dishonest with me about whether or not someone would be able to come out to me.
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Edward J_4
November 17, 2022
I wish the caregiver could get more training. Communication is something to be improved on.
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Lenora S
October 24, 2022
The provider really helps me get around. I like the way the lady takes care of things for me.
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Willia J
October 10, 2022
She makes sure I have what I need. I like that the people are on time.
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John N_21
October 05, 2022
They helped me with meals and took me to appointments. They just did not have enough people for me to have care consistently. They could have more communication and people in my area.
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Donna P_9
September 27, 2022
I can conduct my mom's business with them over the phone, they are very accessible. I always recommend them! I tell my friends that they are reliable and when I call the office staff they don't act bothered.
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Arlene G
September 08, 2022
I am able to do crafts with them. They help people and take care of me, they talk to me.
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Steven B_11
August 09, 2022
There should be more caregivers available because there aren't enough. I like the personality of the caregivers.
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Patricia Y_4
August 08, 2022
My caregiver on Sunday is great. They do not want to work and they do not drive but this is from the economy.
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Diane _4
July 12, 2022
They could give me more hours to help out more. I like that that BrightStar is friendly and caring.
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Laura E_10
July 12, 2022
They invite the workers. If I need another help, I can let them know. They are very caring and kind. They take care of their business and clients.
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Alice R_7
June 16, 2022
The caregiver helps me with the cleaning. I won't let her do it by herself though. The girl I have is fantastic for me.
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Cinda H_2
June 09, 2022
They had someone help me bathe and dress. They are reliable.
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Eugene M_8
May 06, 2022
The caregiver works throughout her whole shift. I like the caregiver.
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Anonymous_1603
April 22, 2022
They are required to be my legs because I can't walk. They should teach and synchronize their caregivers.
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Colleen P_3
March 07, 2022
A caregiver walked out. They told me they had staff and they never showed up.
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Anonymous_5801
February 25, 2022
It brightens my day when they come. They treat me well when they come. I like that they sent me good caregivers.
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Lena S
February 03, 2022
I probably would have been dead without them. They are always there whenever I need something.
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Verna P
September 28, 2021
They could have better caregivers and make sure they're here. They could hire people that are responsible. They could have people come when they're supposed to come. The caregivers really don't know what they're supposed to do.
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Patricia B_28
August 05, 2021
They gave feedings, showers, companionship, and dressings to my mother. At this point not very likely. No one wants to work. I did like the girl who came consistently, they just are not paid well enough to make it worth their wealth for the travel to get here.
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Lisa S_23
June 04, 2021
They have great flexibility. I don't have to change my hours. Everyone's situation is different. I like the flexibility. If I'm on vacation, I can have another person pick up my hours.
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Ronald H_9
May 20, 2021
They could've made my life easier by taking better care of me. They could give me my aide back, I didn't do anything wrong.
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James S_31
May 11, 2021
They helped me by washing me up and moving me to my wheelchair. I would like them to keep their promises. The staff calls off a lot and they were not dependable.
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Judy M_15
April 07, 2021
They have helped by taking some of the work that I would have to do off of my shoulders. I like that they always keep me informed.
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Janet F_7
March 25, 2021
They need to hire more qualified people. The staff was lying to me to cover of the mistakes they made.
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Jeanette B_2
March 18, 2021
They have helped by giving me a really good caregiver. I would like the office staff to be better about alerting you when a new person is coming in.
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Debbie M_15
February 19, 2021
The people that took care of him were funny. She was so good and the last one was amazing. They were very responsive whenever we called them.
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Lisa S_15
February 16, 2021
They have had the aides come every day for me to help me out. They are here every morning. They always have someone to get me out of bed, I am never left in bed. If someone cancels, someone always shows up.
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Robert C_48
January 18, 2021
They were helping me to get my shower a couple of times a week. They do a very nice job and they are very pleasant.
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Barbara G_35
I like that they have the care person come to help me with things like my shower. They're kind and funny.
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Manuel N
December 07, 2020
They make sure that the services are good. They call me and attend to me. They have good services and they are punctual.
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Sharon _8
November 19, 2020
She saved my life because I was so depressed. I like that they have a good group of girls and are treat me very good.
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Doris A_2
November 10, 2020
The current caregiver makes me feel very comfortable, she helps me all morning. Everything has been positive so far, they have been taking care of problems we have had.
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Mary Rita J
October 19, 2020
They can be more involved and offer to do thing. Some caregivers aren't very experienced.
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Carol M_14
September 21, 2020
I could not manage getting dressed without their help. They take good care of me.
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Patricia H_22
September 15, 2020
They get my mail. The workers are good because they're on time.
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Vicky_2
August 24, 2020
They help the most in getting Edith in the car instead of using the lift system. They get her to her appointments on time and bring her home right away. I like that the agency is responsive. They have always been on time.
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Hubert S
August 10, 2020
The way she helps me get dressed is very nice. I can't bend over to do that. I am very pleased so far. The girl is very cooperative and she always does more than I ask her to do.
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Frederick D_1
July 15, 2020
I've had Stephanie most of the time and she's great. 90% of the girls I've had have been excellent.
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Sam D_1
June 11, 2020
They cleaned out the bathrooms and vacuumed the house. They also cleaned the kitchen. I liked that they got the job done and left.
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Melissa P_1
June 09, 2020
They should offer for someone to come out and help me on a daily basis. They just dismiss me. They do not try to get me anyone not even for half a day. When my caregiver can't come they never offer anyone else to come out. They are rude when I talk to them. They are not nice to my caregiver.
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Anonymous_3749
May 22, 2020
They need to have a training session where they send all of the caregivers who they're sending to my house so I can train them for four hours. They reimburse everything the caregivers break.
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George K_8
April 16, 2020
They need to keep their caregivers. They could show their staff some more respect. One of my caregivers got a new job because they don't pay them enough.
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Pete K_1
March 10, 2020
She knows what she is doing when she gives me the shower. They have been very good, they give me a shower and help me get dressed.
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Benedict S
The work gets done, she is pleasant, and conscientious. I can't ask for more than that. The average caregiver is not worth a darn, but the caregiver I have now is fantastic because she does what she is supposed to do the best way possible.
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Terri G_2
January 16, 2020
My caregiver does so much for me and takes care of my house because I can't do too much of anything. I have a fantastic caregiver that I've had for two years.
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Katharine S
January 03, 2020
They need to send me a driver when I need to go to a doctor's appointment, and I need a caregiver who does not smoke. I need a person to drive me around to my appointments, and they have not been able to always supply me a driver when I need it. I am very allergic to secondhand smoke, and they continue to send me caregivers who smoke.
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Joyce I_1
December 17, 2019
They are really good about letting me know if they can't come or if a different aide is coming out. As far as the aides themselves go, there is a list of tasks for them to do. I'd like them to get through the tasks. I would tell a friend that they are reliable, responsive, and answer my questions and help me with problems. They are reasonably priced. The aides are friendly and reliable.
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Margaret A_13
December 10, 2019
They help the most by being there when I need them and doing what I need them to do. I like that they are always on time and will accommodate me with whatever I request.
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daughterofDD
December 01, 2019
If I could, I would give them a 1/2 star. My mom was with Bright Star for about 2 months. She did have some care givers that were real nice and helped her with her exercises, did what she asked and were friendly and helpful. They also sent new girls all of the time so she had no idea what stranger was coming to her house day after day. However, most of the help she had were young girls that were still going to school (nothing wrong with that) but had absolutely no experience with home care. Didn't know how to clean, cook, make a bed or do laundry. They didn't drive, so they had to take a bus and were always late or simply didn't show up. Because they didn't drive they could not get her groceries or take her for any appointments, which they said they would do for her. They were young and ALWAYS had their phone in their hands. They sat, fell asleep, played on their phones, did not finish their duties. Would wash dishes but wouldn't dry them and put them away. They would ask mom for food or drink. Many times mom shared her dinner (frozen dinners that my sister and I had prepared) with them because they were hungry. I would NOT recommend this company for home care. So many times I would call my mom and she would be crying because she was so upset with her help or should I say non-help. My opinion is if they paid more they could get professional help that know how to do their job, not a bunch of kids who really don't care or have any idea what they are doing. The 1/2 star is for the good ones. Thankfully she had a couple of them.
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James V_8
October 23, 2019
I have been with them since last December, and I have had 7 different girls. That's a lot of girls. Some of them don't have transportation. I like their friendliness.
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John D_16
October 10, 2019
I don't have to do the things that they do for me. They are very thoughtful.
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Joyce H_9
October 08, 2019
I would like them to learn to cook and be on time. The caregivers need to do what I ask, but most of them do. I would like them to do a better job with laundry.
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Bruce B_1
They do everything for me. They will show up early if I have something going on earlier. I love the employee that they have sent me.
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Kathleen B
They have helped the most by helping me with housework and going to appointments. I love the caregiver that I have, and I don't have any complaints.
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Grace S
August 16, 2019
The caregiver provides honesty and is good for my mental health. She is good in every way. I like that they gave me a good caregiver.
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Anonymous_2342
August 07, 2019
They can have people who are committed to doing what I need to have done. There were people that did not know how to help me with a shower. They can have people who know what they are supposed to be doing.
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Maria A_7
July 08, 2019
It helps me a lot now. The right person came. I haven't had good luck with them because I had a lot of different caregivers every day. They change a lot and they aren't capable of doing the job, and they don't seem to have the knowledge to take care of seniors. It's been over a month when I finally got a good one, but I've had to go through so many bad ones first.
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Larry W
June 19, 2019
It takes a strain off me. They do things that I do not have to do. They keep things clean, and they keep the house looking good in the short period of time that they are here. They do the laundry and the dishes. I like that they show up, their people are courteous, and they do what they are supposed to do.
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Gricel C_1
May 21, 2019
They are very responsible. I don't have any problems with them.
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Virginia A
April 04, 2019
They are there with her when she is home alone. They are caring and conscientious of her illness. I like the aides, and the office is easy to work with.
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Patricia P
February 07, 2019
They have made things easier by helping to take care of my mother because I have health problems myself. I like that they have good communication and always try to get my mom a decent caregiver.
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Clemens H
December 18, 2018
The caregiver helps me by doing things that require a lot of getting up and down, which I can't do. The caregiver that I have does a good job and is very professional.
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Dominick A
December 17, 2018
The provider could have a greater impact on daily life by making sure the caregivers are doing their jobs and by checking in on them occasionally. The provider could do better at watching over the employees that they send out. I've noticed that the employees, at least in my case, seem to sit around and let me do a lot of the work.
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Donald M_3
December 07, 2018
We needed consistent care. There was too much overturn with the people.
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Michelle B_10
November 06, 2018
They had a rough start at the beginning. The caregivers didn't show up or would show up late. They need to have more training for their people and need to know the basic life skills. They need to work on their communication.
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David C_20
November 06, 2018
I am not using the company at this time because I am going through Chemo. I didn't want any one around me because I get so tired from my Chemo. I didn't want to be too agitated around my caregivers. I have temporarily put my services on hold. When my caregivers are here, they clean my dishes, the bathroom, and my floors. They are willing to take my trash out. Most of my caregivers from this company have been pretty good, with the exception of one caregiver.
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Dixie S
October 25, 2018
They have helped out by cleaning and being a kind person. I like the availability.
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Debra A_1
October 25, 2018
The caregiver is great, but the agency doesn't have caregivers with cars on the weekends. They could have better help with caregivers who have cars on the weekends.
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Anonymous_156
October 19, 2018
They are here for me and getting my meals. I would tell them that they are on time and there for me.
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Robert H_2
September 19, 2018
They have made my life easier. They have helped around the house. They have done a real good job.
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Thaddues "
I don't have to be here every morning before work. They help me care for my dad. The level of care is outstanding.
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Donna M_3
September 17, 2018
I have no trouble getting to doctor's appointments, I send my girl to the grocery store. My girl is very good. They don't waste my time, they actually come and do what they are supposed to do. I get the attention that I need.
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Renae H
August 27, 2018
They help with personal needs that I have. I would say that they are pretty effective and good.
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Betty
They help me to be comfortable. They are here all the time and get me what I need when I need it.
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Anonymous
February 23, 2018
I wouldn't be here without them. The office staff is very responsive and I like my caregiver.
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Charles B
They were a company that I liked. They did what they were supposed to do. They follow through with what they said and they didn't lie to me, which means a lot. They found a fit that worked well.
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Shawn B_4
June 05, 2018
They help with my anxiety a lot and getting things figured out. I like the person who cares for me.
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Jerrylee S
May 25, 2018
She keeps the place clean and makes suggestions on what I can do. I've been with them very long. They are really good.
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Anonymous
February 23, 2018
They have been very good about doing things, but they have a horrible turnover with caregivers. I think that sometimes they need better communication in the office. They have so many young caregivers, and when someone is old there isn't a lot to have in common.
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Paul W
May 15, 2018
The caregivers run errands for me so that I don't have to anymore. They are doing about all that they can. The people that they send in are pretty good. The caregivers are on time.
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Dennis H
May 04, 2018
They help me feel good and they do their job. They wash and clean for me, things I can hardly do.
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Edward
April 26, 2018
They just didn't do their job; we read the log chart and it said they would feed him, but they didn't know how to change him or transfer him and he was dropped a few times. They could've sent more appropriate people and not drop him. They need more training.
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Craig B
They are prompt, they fill me in on everything is going on, and they are courteous. They have been helpful and have helped both me and my son. They take care of my son during the day and explain what is going on.
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Rita B
The caregiver from BrightStar Care is polite and always here. When I went into the hospital, I didn't think I would get my same caregiver back, but I did.
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Peggy H
March 05, 2018
I think they could be doing better if they had people available more often when caregivers call off and cannot come in. They need to have replacements because often it does not happen. This Friday I had someone call off at 7, and they did not find someone to come until after 10. I needed someone to help me get out of bed so that day was hard. One of my caregivers is good, but the other ones are not good.
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Anonymous
February 23, 2018
When we first started care, they sent caregivers to my loved one's home that were not healthy. That put my loved one at risk. This current caregiver doesn't go above and beyond to clean up messes. I also think the training process was not good for them because I would think it would tell them what basic things to do like that. I'm working with them. I didn't want to get rid of them right away because I want to give them a chance. It's nice to know that their diapers are being changed. The two hours has taken away my stress at work of worrying about them because I know that someone is sitting with them.
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Cynthia S
December 08, 2017
BrightStar Care is a very good company, they gave me the kind of caregiver I wanted. BrightStar Care has been able to help me a lot, especially with my appointments.
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KAY G
December 07, 2017
BrightStar Care provides good care, and the caregivers have all been very nice. I am not able to do my own work, and BrightStar Care has helped me to do those things and they have been very kind to me.
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Maureen M
December 01, 2017
BrightStar Care is here all the time and the caregivers clean my apartment.
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Donald J
November 21, 2017
Whenever you need BrightStar Care, they're a phone call away. They're good to work for. The service has helped by having someone around to help my loved one with his daily life. The caregiver is there to help him with whatever he needs.
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Suzanne H
November 10, 2017
I would recommend BrightStar Care because they have the best caregivers in town. However, they need to communicate with each-other and their caregivers better. BrightStar Care can have a greater impact on my life if their caregivers would show up. I am supposed to get out of my chair at 7 but I would be stuck in it until 10 am. My original great caregivers either had car problems or had different jobs and so their replacements just didn't cut it.
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Norma M_4
October 24, 2017
I didn't have any problems with BrightStar Care. I had been with them for a long time, and I would recommend them if I lived in Pennsylvania. I couldn't go up and down the stairs in the basement, and my caregivers took me shopping and to errands.
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Claire D
October 20, 2017
On average, BrightStar Care has good employees. The caregiver from BrightStar Care is willing to do what is asked, without question.
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