Home Instead - Oakmont, PA
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- 661 Allegheny Ave, Oakmont, PA 15139
- (412) 517-8337
- 4.8 ( 49 reviews )
- Home Care
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About This Community
Home Instead is a non-medical provider of personal care, companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, errands, incidental transportation and even Alzheimer's and dementia care. Our CAREGivers encourage, assist, and stimulate our clients in a variety of activities that improve their quality of life and help them maintain their independence. All of these services allow a senior to stay HOME INSTEAD for a longer period of time.
Home Instead - Caregiver Skills
Safety training on home safety, avoiding injury and falls, preventing strain and pain, safety in the kitchen, cautious cleaning, safe driving, outdoor safety hazards, and disease protection and prevention.
Basic training on emergency situations including stroke, falls and fractures and sudden illness, communication tips including communicating to those with dementia or Alzheimer's, activities for seniors to engage in, mealtime preparations, housekeeping tips, signs of abuse, and tips on reducing caregiver stress.
Advanced training on understanding senior illnesses and conditions, depression in seniors, caregiver stress, in-home exercise for older adults, making mealtime fun, communication tips with the senior, their family, and the caregiver's franchise office.
Activity training including reminiscing activities, modifying activities, activities in facilities, adapting activities for those with impairments, different types of engaging activities for older adults such as gardening, mind builders, and crafts and hobbies, and getting a senior involved in the community in places like senior centers, worship services, volunteering and errands.
Reviews
4.8
( 49 Reviews )
Lawrence
May 10, 2018
All of the caregivers were good. Pamela, the client care coordinator, was very helpful. She came to the hospital to give the contract and finalize our plan.
Ron
April 03, 2018
Lynn M. was excellent, professional, and personable.
Phyllis
March 30, 2018
Patty was a delight to work with. Always on time, no requests too much and most of the time she did everything before I could even ask.
DeeAndHankInVerona
March 18, 2018
Home Instead found us a care provider in an emergency, on a weekend, when other providers would not even try. When we needed ongoing care, we chose them. Our Client Care Coordinator, Pamela, was very thorough and attentive. Our caregiver, Rachel, was very sweet, dependable, attentive, and provided thorough notes about my aunt and uncle's activities and condition during her visits. She is very sweet. When we need care in the future I will call Pamela.
Daughternumberone
February 26, 2018
Home Instead Senior Care provided reliable, safe care for my mom. There people were dependable and competent. My mom was in our home safe and happy and I could go to work with peace of mind. In addition to her broken hip my mom has dementia but they were able to deal with the physical and mental aspects of her care and encouraged and support the rest of the family. The office staff was professional and always available to answer questions or concerns. I have recommended and will continue to recommend them to anyone who needs in home care.
Barbara
Home Instead and caregiver have been very flexible and adaptable as health status has changed! All caregivers have been professional, on time and very caring. We are getting to be best friends! So many changes and things to coordinate.
Jack and Arlene
October 12, 2017
Lynn was our contact person. We really liked her. She was friendly and accommodating with our needs. Kept in constant contact with us.
Mrs. Archangel
October 06, 2017
Caregivers were outstanding. Every single one did their job well. And Lynn, the person making the schedules, is one who is so friendly and lovable. We were happy with everyone.
Patti
September 28, 2017
Our family was very pleased with the service and care given to our loved one. The caregiver, Megan, was friendly, professional, hardworking, and arrived on time. She was very adaptable to daily needs of our loved one. We would use your service in the future.
Kenneth
September 26, 2017
Lynn and staff provided the utmost professional care for my father, who was battling cancer. He required 24-hour care, so he spent all day with the aides. Highly recommend Home Instead.
Bev
Lynn is professional, kind and extremely efficient at organizing care.
Karen
September 21, 2017
I have a brain injury from a fall. From my first contact with Lynn to now, I am so pleased. She and her staff and the caregivers are terrific.
Stan and Pat
September 13, 2017
I take this opportunity to express our appreciation for Pam's many considerations provided to us via her leadership in Home Instead as a client care coordinator. Thanks again. Well done!
Deborah
September 08, 2017
Lynn is outstanding to work with. Professional, intelligent, and customer-service oriented. Excellent communicator. She is my primary contact.
Henry
Very pleased with staff and getting good care from Home Instead.
Vernice
August 21, 2017
I love Lynn, my caregiver, Heide and Home Instead. They take such good care of me. Thank you Home Instead.
Diane H.
August 21, 2017
Very caring. Helped my mother. I approached Home Instead for my mother's care due to what patients I have treated at home (PT) who were receiving services and were very pleased.
Joseph B.
July 17, 2017
Excellent! Could not have been more satisfied with the service that was given to my mother. We are so appreciative of the kindness and support of the staff. Special thanks to Lynn M. and Vanita for their care and compassion and made a difficult situation a lot more manageable.
Maria324637
March 17, 2017
Home Instead has been caring for my mom for several months now (close to a year) and my parents love them. They are very caring, knowledgeable, professional and accommodating. The entire staff from management to the caregivers is outstanding!
Jason C.
February 17, 2017
The care coordination was excellent. They handled problems (which are unavoidable) very well. Most of the aides we had were wonderful and they deal with any issues that arose very quickly and with compassion and skill.
lovingmember
January 31, 2017
Our supervisor is very attentive and professional. Our homecare worker works very hard and is sweet.
Mary Ann A.
January 27, 2017
Excellent care and attention. Thank you.
Robert H
January 23, 2017
We have a very good helper. We had another company prior to them. I was just horrified with the other company. But Home Instead came in and relieved me of any problems with the care.
Verna B.
January 18, 2017
I am 93 years old. I have been very pleased with the care I receive from Home Instead. The office staff is so nice to me. I get visits from Lynn. I enjoy that.
Frank525763
December 28, 2016
I've been happy with my father's caregivers.
George441700
December 23, 2016
She is one of the best we ever had. The house looks great as she gets the job done the right way. Also she goes out of her way to make sure things are done. She does not hurry so she can't just sit like the others.
Liz584805
December 20, 2016
Barbara Coris comes to do my medicine once a week. She is a beautiful person with an equally beatiful heart. I can't thank her & all of my caregivers enough.
Erwin582054
December 17, 2016
Marilyn provides me with excellent service, 2 days per week.
Dawn872136
December 08, 2016
I would commend the caregivers and Lynn McDermott, the care coordinator for their excellent service. My 92 year old mother was well cared for, comfortable and felt safe. The caregivers were kind, attentive, and always kept my mom's place tidy. I would highly recommend them!
Martha241870
November 29, 2016
The caregivers could not have been better. They felt as if they were friends, except for the night person whom I never saw as I was asleep.
Jeff W.
November 09, 2016
We are current clients of Home Instead Senior Care. Their staff are very considerate of our needs and prompt in resolving any issues. They are very knowledgeable of government procedures and how to get the best solutions. Thanks for the great care.
Megan030138
October 27, 2016
Ann knew clients like my mother, who don’t have family close by needed extra help. She hired a fantastic coordinator, Lynn. She in turn has found and managed an excellent caregiver. Perfect service.
Joyce Yasko
September 29, 2016
My companion Lishan was excellent.
A Quaglia
August 24, 2016
I am extremely pleased with Home Instead - from the time I inquired for help to the last day that we used their services. "Debbie" went above and beyond to help my godmother and I truly appreciate all she did. Thank you.
Sharman Polka125121
June 24, 2016
Home Instead caregivers provided quality and reliable care for my mother. Very helpful office staff, particularly Lynn, who was great at keeping in touch with us.
Linda R.608570
June 21, 2016
Very prompt and efficient with setting my care up. One caregiver stood out with excellent caregiving. Patricia was very attentive to all my needs!
Jane K.615436
June 17, 2016
Lynn from the office was terrific. The service was great, caregivers were very good especially Julia and Patty.
Home Instead came to my rescue on short notice. They were very efficient. I am happy.
G a;nd M
June 03, 2016
Anyone looking for professional and dependable in-home care for a loved one should look no further than Home Instead located in Oakmont, Pa. The entire staff is helpful, dedicated and responsive. The Director ensures that client's safety, comfort and happiness is foremost in the caregiver plan designed for each individual client. The Director is skilled in matching caregivers with clients to ensure compatibility. All caregivers keep a daily log for reference by family members. Home Instead builds confidence in those of us wanting to keep a loved one in her/his home for as long as possible. Home Instead provides quality service.
Charles Pursh
May 10, 2016
The care provided Peggy by the staff exceeds all expectations and then some. They all, especially Beverly, have been caring thoughtful and totally engaging in all they do. They are all appreciated and will be highly recommended.
JSBPYZY
May 10, 2016
Home Instead was very satisfactory!
Angelo Liberto
March 30, 2016
My caregiver is wonderful and I call her 'My Angel'. She does everything for me. I am 86 years old and my family is out of state. Because of Home Instead I am able to stay in my home that I love. Thank you does not say enough.
Becki C.
We have been using Home Instead for my mother for about 4 years. They started with her in the toughest of times when she could not care for her self needs at all to now when she needs basically supervision and companionship. They are always very professional and do their best to work with us so that we have consistancy of caregivers. I work in the home health field in Oakmont and Verona and have the opportunity to see these employees in other peoples homes as well and they are always very professional and reliable. I recommend them often
cutter
November 06, 2014
I Used this agency for 3 years. In the beginning they were excellent. Once we had the caregiver that we just loved and my parent was comfortabe with her thy would pull that caregiver and put a new kne in . When I called to complain I got a letter that they could no loger meet my parents needs They claim yo be great with alzheimers patient, but that is the worse thing they can do is switcg caregjver once they are comfortabe with them and then tell the caregiver it was because she madd to much money to take cars of a PDA waiver patient.
Visitor997864
October 02, 2014
Home instead provided care to my father for around 1.5 yrs. He had severe strokes and many hospital/rehab stays. All of the caregivers were wonderful and reliable. The staff who read Oakmont Home Instead were absolutely genuine. They were always able to help me last minute. I never hesitate to recommend this agency.
Lynnsfan
June 05, 2014
Home Instead has been, literally, a life-saver for my father, and a sanity-saver for me. My father has a type of dementia (not Alzheimer’s) that is difficult to diagnose and has no therapy, medication or even awareness of its existence among many medical and psychiatric professionals. Our Home Instead caregiver has gone out of her way many times to help us protect Dad from himself and his dementia, setting up routines, taking him to doctor visits and grocery shopping, and running many other errands with him. She has been my safety net and voice of reason during many times when I felt overwhelmed with the enormous burden of dealing from a distance with all of the details surrounding my father’s care needs and condition. Our caregiver is providing better care than I ever could, keeping Dad among his remaining friends, and maintaining his quality of life as best as it can be with his condition. I have recommended Home Instead to many other friends and family in my “sandwich” generation who are trying to care for (local or long distance) an elderly relative who for whatever reason needs to be at “home instead” of in assisted living or a nursing home.
ralphiesdaughter
January 20, 2014
I live out of state and hired Home Instead to provide personal care for my 90 year old mother, 3hours/day, 7days/week. The primary care giver, Mary, treated my mother as if she were family. Her actions were far above "the job". We were blessed to have had her.The substitute caregivers were professional and compassionate. The office always kept me informed of changes in scheduling and responded to my concerns in a timely manor. I would highly recommend this Senior Care provider. They gave me peace of mind knowing that my mother was always in good hands.
BrendaBC
Responsive, flexible, reliable, professional. Caregivers were excellent; Mom became good friends with one of them. They went above and beyond for us. We had an issue with the first caregiver, and it was dealt with immediately. The office stayed in touch frequently. I recommend them highly.
M.O.
June 26, 2012
I'm very pleased with the care my dad is receiving.
debrapet
June 21, 2012
Home Insstead also provided ca wonderful caregiver. Her name was Vaness Garibay. This wonderful woman arrived every moring at 6am so I could go to work. She bthed, feed and was a true companion to my mother. I would reccomend this lovley lady to anyone seeking in home care. She even kept the 12 room house tidy and provided me with a great deal of support.
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