BrightStar Care SE Pittsburgh
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- 4099 William Penn Hwy, Ste 501, Monroeville, PA 15146
- (412) 271-3201
- 3.8 ( 84 reviews )
- Home Care
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3.8
( 84 Reviews )
Paul E
February 02, 2023
They're prompt and they do a good job.
They're polite and they call me back.
Edwina D
January 20, 2023
They care for my mom so that I can go to work.
They could improve the quality of aides.
Cheryl L_9
December 09, 2022
The employee needs to understand what is required of them when they come into a client's home.
Their employees just don't understand their job.
Joel E
December 05, 2022
My roommate does everything for me.
I like that the agency is transparent and I know what to expect with them.
Margaret B3-PD-CG M
November 14, 2022
The agency has had a positive impact because they follow instructions well. I do have reservations about managing the support that I am getting. I like to be the boss in my own home with how things work. It makes it a bit hard to have care free support.
I would recommend this agency because they are thoughtful and thorough. The communication has always been on time and courteous.
Cindy S_27
November 14, 2022
My caregivers have helped me the most with all my everyday activities and with what I need to get done every day.
I like that they provide home health aides for me.
David T_33
October 12, 2022
She needs assistance from her caregivers, and they also provide her companionship.
They are very consistent, have good manners, are competent, and care about their client.
Richard B3-U-CG-43 W
September 13, 2022
I would like for the aides to be better trained.
They have good aides sometimes. I like the agency.
Zachary T
September 06, 2022
They make it so I can work.
I like that they are easy to get in touch with.
Joyce Q
August 08, 2022
I went through 3 caregivers, they helped me find a caregiver that could provide for my needs.
They could improve by offering their employees information on how to get the coronavirus shot.
Diane F_17
August 03, 2022
BrightStar Care didn't have to do much.
They were very helpful and they were anxious to get it started.
Anonymous_6199
June 17, 2022
The one thing that I do like is that you can talk to someone 24 hours a day.
Every time someone calls off, they don't have anyone to cover. They are also not very dependable when it comes to caregivers. We have gone through about 15 girls in the past 2 months; however, we have 2 new girls that are doing well for the night time.
Frank R_9
June 09, 2022
It's made her life easier by providing the care she needs.
I like that they are like family.
Carla F_3
May 20, 2022
I couldn't do it without them.
Sometimes they can't find fill ins for me.
Anonymous_5905
April 05, 2022
They go out and behind to get the needed help that is necessary.
If someone calls off they go out of their way to find another person.
Anonymous_5887
March 03, 2022
The morning shift didn't come but the evening caregivers did a great job at helping my wife.
People weren't showing up for the morning shift.
Grace M_8
February 14, 2022
There is not much they can do. They do pretty good.
One thing I guess would be the caregivers need better personal hygiene.
Anonymous_5674
January 20, 2022
They should do what they are supposed to do.
I've had them for a long. They should have people here all the time and on time. They should clean up and do a little housework.
Jackie U
January 06, 2022
They give him a caregiver everyday.
They call me if something happens like if a caregiver can't come.
Arthor
December 17, 2021
We've only been with them for a couple of months and so far they are good.
I like the agency and I have no problems with them, since we've only been with them for a couple of months.
Donald B_14
November 29, 2021
They have provided reliable aides.
They do a good job and they are dependable.
Cheryl N_3
September 24, 2021
I like the attention they give to me.
They're very professional.
Diane K_11
April 08, 2021
I have a lot of unfulfilled hours and lapses in my care.
I think they should provide their clients with continuing care.
Raymond _1
February 18, 2021
They wouldn't work weekends and couldn't fill the shifts we needed.
The agency kept giving excuses of why they couldn't do this or that. The company was trying not to help us.
Anonymous_4558
February 05, 2021
One of my caregivers came in while she was feeling sick and I didn't understand why she came.
They are not giving any notice when people can't come. I just found out today that I won't have anyone for the weekend. I feel like they don't tell me the truth.
Karen W_20
January 08, 2021
Alyssa is very good to me, she pays attention to details.
The staff inside the office doesn't communicate with me, they are very poor in that area and very poor in talking and handling getting people here. Their attitude needs work. Not Erica though, but the other girl.
Monica W
November 19, 2020
I am satisfied with them. They give the care to my mom and they have patience with her
They are very good and get a lot of information from the clients to see what our needs are.
Travis S
November 13, 2020
They are really good at helping me with what I need.
It's hard to find people to work. Their caregiver's are spotty.
Lynda S_1
October 23, 2020
I don't know if they can or if they know how to.
Once they sent a person who was high on dope. She accused me of being a racist. I made a simple statement to the last caregiver and it came across that she was stealing from me which I did not say.
Thomas G_5
October 23, 2020
The people that they send out are caring and I like them.
The people are nice.
Lorie G
October 13, 2020
They have been very helpful because she can hardly walk and they help her do what needs to be done.
Their office is terrible. I can't ever get ahold of them.
Loretta P_3
July 14, 2020
It's a world of difference. I live in a clean house, I have company most of the time, and they help me bathe.
I've had 3 companies and BrightStar is the best. They have respect, courtesy, and any time I call the office and need something, it's not a problem.
Marianne P
June 10, 2020
My caregiver comes and helps me out.
I like everything. They give good service and good care.
Wanda S_9
May 20, 2020
They help the most with being here in the evening and providing over night care so that I can sleep.
They need to improve on communication in the office staff.
Marie M_4
May 13, 2020
They could do what they are supposed to do.
They could give better care because some of the people are not that good.
Angela B3-U-CGL-35 D
May 13, 2020
Their employees are my favorite part about being with them.
They are reliable and very professional.
Charles P_7
May 12, 2020
It was very helpful. She would do my laundry, keep the kitchen straight and occasionally make me dinner.
They don't do what they say they'll do. They called me and said that if I gave a positive review online that my caregiver would get more money in her paycheck. She never got it. I called to ask about it but got another caregiver the next day.
Tammy Z
April 09, 2020
They mostly take care of my apartment for me.
They're having trouble finding me coverage for the weekends.
Anonymous_3653
April 09, 2020
They would be assigned to perform in home care and just wouldn't show up. I had to look to family members to help me.
They need to get more dependable people that was my biggest problem.
Cindy W_7
March 20, 2020
They have made such a difference because I don't have to worry about whether or not someone is going to come in because that was the issue before.
They take good are of my mom and generally if I need to get in touch with them I can.
Barbara H_30
My mother feels all alone and has fears, so she wants me there all the time, but I can't be there all the time.
They are easy to get ahold of. They come when they say they will and they are very kind to my mother.
Anonymous_3211
January 17, 2020
They have a hard time finding me someone to take me places. They also help me with housework, but the caregivers aren't go-getters.
They offered someone that could drive me to my doctor appointments.
Lamont B
They're supposed to come out and ask my mom how the care is. They didn't come out for the assessment. They didn't even call my mom to wish her a Merry Christmas.
Their communication needs to be improved. The girls need to do their job better and watch the way they talk to people.
Denise L_2
December 11, 2019
They just send someone who is reliable, professional, and was able to meet my needs.
They are able to meet my specific needs.
Renee S_2
November 19, 2019
They have helped the most by finding someone that my loved one gets along with. They listen to my needs.
I feel like they are always changing caregivers. The workers are younger and not as committed.
Pauline D_1
November 14, 2019
I don't need anything bathing or anything like that. I need someone to clean. She would clean the bathroom and wash the floors.
A few weeks ago I stopped getting care. I called them three or four times and no one called me back. I'm in a wheelchair and sometimes It's hard to get to that door. When someone has to come my husband has to be here. I have to know the day before. They sent someone over and we weren't home. They called and left a message and said that someone was at the door and I didn't know they were coming.
Charles D_6
November 12, 2019
They filled in a time slot of care that we needed and they are able to provide what we need.
They are very professional and responsive.
Todd H_1
October 15, 2019
It has been a very positive experience. In the beginning, there were a lot of call-offs.
It depends on the workers. If you get good people, you get good care.
Catherine H_2
October 09, 2019
They told me they would call me back, and they didn't. The caregiver had left my mother.
Whenever I try to call them, some people are nice, and some are not.
Mylene S
September 11, 2019
It has allowed her to be at home. It has allowed us to go to work.
We like the personnel that they use. It is nice for her to have some interaction with someone.
Anonymous_2351
August 20, 2019
I don't have a daily program. There are only a couple that I would like to come back. One of them, after she mopped the floor, there was still hair on the floor.
It takes them too long to get back to me. The billing is excellent. If they make a mistake, they correct it.
Judy B_15
July 19, 2019
They could be more into what they are here to do their job for. They should be here for me and my house.
They could hire better caregivers.
Penny F
July 02, 2019
I had a concussion, and I would starve to death if I did not have them.
I would tell a friend about the people who BrightStar Care sent would be more then willing to help out, and they were more than nice.
Dan C_4
June 18, 2019
For the times that we needed them, it was a tremendous help, and it alleviated a lot of the worry.
The girl was very prompt and caring.
Mary T_2
May 06, 2019
The people needed to have more concern for me. If I have visitors, I think they should move out of the way so that they can sit down and talk.
The one girl was good, but she only came here a couple of times.
Donald F
May 02, 2019
There is no improvement necessary. They are always on time and are very courteous. They help with meals whenever they come over.
They are very efficient and take very good care of me.
Charles F_6
March 21, 2019
It has my daily life in a chaotic stage. I was promised help, and I never received help.
I would never recommend them. The caregiver never showed up today and yesterday and no one called me. They are the worst. They don't notify me when a caregiver is coming to my home, which I don't like.
Ashley W_2
March 18, 2019
They could help us more by getting back to me when I communicate with the employees. They would call off and there would be no fill ins. They would even call off and I wouldn't know about it.
The office staff and employees could be better at communicating and in their attendance. I am not satisfied.
Bill S_22
It is hard because she can't really do much. She is a double amputee.
She still only gets 18 hours and she really needs help because I had a knee operation.
Charles _1
February 19, 2019
They come in and do the work. They help with whatever that I need.
I like that they are here on time every morning. That's a plus. They are also self-starters.
David
February 08, 2019
They could create a more positive impact if they provided more personal care to my dad.
To get a good recommendation, they need to get enough people involved so that there is coverage when someone calls off.
Sipra G
January 08, 2019
They just need to show up more frequently and make more of an effort to understand my mother, since she doesn't speak English.
They have to be more careful in choosing their caregivers. They need to make sure their caregivers have reliable transportation and that they are trained more on how to act professionally.
Carla
December 08, 2018
I am an amputee and I have been out of the hospital for a while. I need help with cleaning and food shopping. They come to the house, clean, and then go food shopping.
They help me carry the groceries in and out of the car and to the house. Sometimes they will put away the groceries away too, which is a big help.
Iris W_1
November 26, 2018
There also tends to be drama with them. The only caregiver we had a long time was okay and the other changed companies to get a better job because she had problems with BrightStar Care.
I do not think that they adequately train their staff in various areas. The staff that they hire tends to be very young, so around the ages of 18-19 and definitely under 30. I also do not feel that they have a good work ethic and they do not stay off of their phones.
James _2
November 26, 2018
They have made my life easier by not having to do the stuff they do now.
I like that the caregiver takes care of my loved one.
Margaret C
November 02, 2018
She does everything for me. I don't know what I would do without her here.
My caregiver is excellent and does everything I need. She really helps me.
Elizabeth K_1
October 23, 2018
They help most with staffing and sending excellent caregivers.
They could staff quicker.
Marva _1
September 26, 2018
Anything I ask she will do, as long as it is okay. They have helped me out in the short time I have had them.
The caregiver I have is always on time and helps me with anything I need.
Garry B
Some of them are good. Some aren't. They should help with the power wheelchair.
Sometimes they don't show up and when they do show up they don't have the training.
Anne R_6
September 12, 2018
They provided the flexibility for me to handle my personal life.
The caregiver was excellent.
Amy F_1
September 10, 2018
They have helped me by providing a great care person for me.
They get great caregivers and they work with me very well.
Joanne W
August 02, 2018
If it wasn't for this agency, I would not be getting out of my house at all.
They are always here and they are reliable.
Dianne
July 20, 2018
I'm handicapped. The other lady named Diana was a very good cleaner, wasn't a thief and she did her work. That other girl Clarissa would throw a load of clothes in the washer and then the next day would throw the clothes in the washer again, and she brought her kid to work.
The first girl that came stole $400 from me, two bags of brand new clothes, jewelry, and she was snooping through my house while I was in the kitchen drinking coffee. I turn my head and noticed the door was open and her car was gone. I just thought something had come up and the next day I realized the money was missing. Her name was Clarissa. There was no reprimand or anything and I don't know if she still works there.
Donald M
July 20, 2018
They sent me caregivers and did physical therapy with me. They kept me moving.
They were great with me. They sent someone to take care of me when my caregiver was on vacation.
Kathy S_17
July 17, 2018
Some of the caregivers don't have cars and I need rides to the doctor and to the dentist. I have decided to switch agencies. Some of the caregivers take the bus here and the last one runs at 7:15, so if they don't drive, they can't stay until the end of shift, which is 8pm. I have mobility issues and they help me with that.
I don't like how BrightStar Care sets up their service by putting the client on the list so that the caregivers choose the hours they want to work. We don't have a consistent caregiver with them. As far as I know, they are the only agency that does this and they don't assign the caregiver a specific client. I have to go through with each new caregiver what needs to be done.
Kevin B
Just getting through life day to day can be hard. They help us get through things.
Occasionally he has complained about scheduling because he likes to have the same person come every time.
Jason B1-NA-RX-RN-VT J
June 06, 2018
They help my loved one keep up with his medication refills and they call to check up on things for me.
They are really friendly and they always call before hand before they come.
Anthony B3-A-CG-28 J_1
June 05, 2018
I couldn't do anything without them. They help me get to the restroom and use it as well.
They have a lot of good people that are on time and good personalities. They do their job when they come.
Cathy S
March 01, 2018
I had two caregivers that were excellent, and they were the only reason I stayed with BrightStar Care for as long as we did. There was a regular issue of caregivers calling off from work and not having a replacement available. There were other issues of the office telling me that a caregiver would be coming in an hour and they came three or four hours later. When we first started with BrightStar Care, things were good, but things immediately deteriorated. The reason why the last hospitalization occurred was because my aunt had formed bed sores, which were ulcerated. The caregiver did not apply the cream and medications to treat those and other issues. My aunt was not prompted to take her medications, which was reported to the office.
Janet F_5
February 06, 2018
They're reliable, and they try to help when they can. They don't listen very well sometimes, though. My loved one went from a 75 year old to a two year old because the aides didn't listen and aren't doing enough to keep her active. They do everything for her even though she's capable enough to do it on her own.
Betty B3-W1-CGL-56 W
BrightStar Care is not dependable and they do not give their caregivers the correct information. BrightStar Care made more work than it should have been. Better communication between the agency and the caregivers would be good. They could tell the caregivers about my mom and her situation.
Patricia B3-W2-CGL-33 G
November 17, 2017
I am actually reporting BrightStar Care to the department of aging because at first they did not send me anyone, then they sent me people from the office. They sent me someone on the bus when she was supposed come in a car so she could take me to the doctors office. I ended up having to cancel an important appointment because of this.
Nancy B3-W6-CGL-64.25 G
October 20, 2017
The caregivers from BrightStar Care are great. BrightStar Care does everything. They do personal care.
Anonymous_696
October 03, 2017
I wouldn't recommend BrightStar Care because it seems that they're not on the right page with each other sometimes. For example, the aides will show up without calling. When I request an aide, I don't receive them. BrightStar Care needs better communication. If BrightStar Care is really and truly concerned, the caregivers would have better training. The caregivers are there just to make money, they don't ask any questions about my well-being.
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