Visiting Angels of Tacoma and Olympia

  • 1401 S. Union Ave, Suite A, Tacoma, WA 98405
  • (253) 537-3700
  • 4.7 ( 100 reviews )
  • Home Care

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About This Community

When it comes to your care there are so many choices"”nursing homes, assisted living facilities, home health agencies (nursing agencies), home care agencies and more. However, only you can choose what's right for you.

At VISITING ANGELS, we know that it isn't easy to make the decision to invite a caregiver into your home to provide homecare for loved ones who can no longer be safely left alone.

We are family owned and operated, and we are confident you will enjoy working with us!

Why Choose a "Best of Home Care" Agency?

What does it mean to win a "Best of Home Care" award? Simply put, a "Best of Home Care" agency has proven that it cares about quality, in both its client and employee interactions. Knowing that other clients are satisfied gives you a great indicator that you will be satisfied too.

How does the Caregiver Quality Assurance work?

As members of the Caregiver Quality Assurance program, we have access to the most advanced psychological techniques to assure that the caregivers we send into a client's home are trustworthy, dependable, and have the skills needed to provide top quality care. Our caregivers are drug tested and background checked as well.

Select Your Caregiver!

You'll have the opportunity to interview and select any caregiver who we refer to you. You'll only accept a caregiver that you feel totally comfortable with. When you meet our caregivers, you're going to be pleasantly surprised to see that at VISITING ANGELS, character matters!

Personalized Background Screening

Our personalized caregiver background screening system is designed to maximize your peace of mind. However, we place most emphasis on the intangible traits in a caregiver which will mean so much in your day to day experience in working with them. These traits include: a caring loving personality, a strong desire to help people and a family experience of caring for a loved one.

We Recruit Experience!

Common traits of our caregivers include prior experience in home care giving, experience with volunteer organizations and/or affiliations with religious organizations. Most importantly, our caregivers provide references to us from sources we can trust (other agencies, nursing homes, religious organizations, charities, hospices, assisted living communities etc.). It is most important to us to put your needs first! We will only refer a caregiver to you who has the necessary experience to fulfill your individual needs.

Continuity of Care

You are in charge of everything. Because we strive to maintain "continuity of care" (we keep the same caregiver you select with you as long as possible), VISITING ANGELS will not dictate to you what your schedule is to be (i.e. what time to get up, when to bathe, meal schedules etc.), as do some agencies that continually send new, unfamiliar staff. We also do not require you to adjust your schedule to accommodate the needs of our staff. You are the boss. It is our job to adjust to your schedule and to see to it that you remain comfortable in your own home.

You Can Afford the Best

Our philosophy of home care is to never compromise on providing high quality services to your family. Our system allows you to afford a top quality caregiver. At VISITING ANGELS, we keep our overhead low to avoid passing high costs to you. In addition, we believe our caregivers should be well paid and treated with respect. For this reason, we can attract and maintain the best quality caregivers available.

Visiting Angels of Tacoma Caregivers

Caregiver Skills Include: Ethics, Patient Transfers, Grief Issues, Communicating with Dementia Patients
Caregivers are employed, bonded and insured: Yes
Caregivers are available 24 hours a day: Yes
Caregivers are available to assisted living facilities: Yes
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Reviews

4.7 ( 100 Reviews )
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Wanda G
June 22, 2022
She does my laundry - that's the main thing. They are very efficient and are always here on the day they say they'll be here.
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Anonymous_6159
June 15, 2022
Visiting Angels do things for her that I can't do. I think that they're more trained and responsible people. I have had other companies steal from me.
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Bruce B_23
My mom is still reasonably active for her age, so she doesn't require too much care. That's not a negative thing necessarily, it just doesn't create all that much of an impact. My mom doesn't get the care all that frequently, so we have limited experience, but I would certainly recommend considering them.
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Timothy G_2
June 06, 2022
The managers stayed in touch with us. They are caring and responsive and pay attention to detail.
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Wendy T_7
June 03, 2022
The agency is helpful by making it possible for us to be in our home and stay home more. The quality of care is good and she is doing well. I would like the caregivers to come one time more frequently.
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Donald M_2
June 01, 2022
I like that Visiting Angels helps me to maintain my independence. I like the quality of the people from Visiting Angels as they are knowledgeable, confident, and friendly.
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Loretta F
June 01, 2022
They take care of her well such as changer her position, bathing her, and all her daily needs They could keep us more aware of the people on the schedule.
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Charles B_23
March 04, 2022
When they came to my home they didn't act professionally they acted like experienced human beings and when they spoke to me they talked to me nicely and respectfully. I like that they have the availability to be professional and they take care of me like family.
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Bill W_12
The agency helps by giving him a shower and shaving him. They also help him with getting dressed and talk to him. I like that the agency is always here for him and for me. They are very personable and nice people.
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Kara S
March 02, 2022
They clean his house and keep him company. They have allowed us to keep my dad in the house longer.
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Janine E
March 01, 2022
They are there at night and she needs a lot of care at night. I like that they really work with us to get the right people in there.
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Etta T
March 01, 2022
They do everything for me since I am in a wheelchair. I am in great need of the services. They usually provide total care.
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Peter K
December 21, 2021
I like that they show up on schedule when they're supposed to. I like the people.
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Brad M_1
I have pets, they are my family members, and my caregiver is a dog person. When I opened the door to my first caregiver, it was like I had known her forever. When she retired they did their best to send someone very similar and they did a good job.
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Patti T_1
December 07, 2021
The agency can make my life easier by having the caregivers not leave so much, also because of COVID we have had problems with having caregivers come into our house. They have been cooperative within the office and they constantly try. The caregivers are also good.
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Yoshie K
December 06, 2021
It is really helpful to have these people here. It is our first time doing this work, and we must take care of ourselves as much as the client, and this service provides a way for us to do that. They try their very best to provide consistent people, consistent personalities.
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Amelia B
They just have eyes and ears on my aunt who is far away. They are very responsive.
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Owen P
December 02, 2021
I've talked about coming every other week as opposed to every week. I like the fact that they are there.
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Thomas E_5
December 01, 2021
They are friendly and on time. They are on time and communicate with you.
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Judith M_4
September 08, 2021
They try to support the caregiver with information about the client to help them support us. They try to find caregivers even with covid. They try for you.
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Jared Y
September 07, 2021
They are knowledgeable about her needs. They always establish her with an appropriate caregiver. I like their communication.
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Anonymous_5188
September 07, 2021
I enjoy the caregiver's company. I like the caregiver that I have.
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Cindy T_13
September 02, 2021
She doesn't come daily, only once a week, but she cleans the kitchen. My mom gets along well with Donna.
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Suzie E
June 30, 2021
This is my mom's first caretaker, and it's helped her out a lot. They call me right away if the caretaker can't make it.
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Jennifer M
June 21, 2021
They are keeping her alive. They have no one to fill in when someone is sick. The caregiver is excellent.
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Gerry B_1
June 16, 2021
It's never that pleasant to have someone else giving you that treatment. We like the service of the people that come. They seem to have their act together.
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Deborah H_8
June 09, 2021
She helps him takes his meds and he likes her personality. They have good communication and we can always resolve issues.
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Bruce J_1
They have been a big help doing all sorts of things and rearranging furniture. I like that they are on time.
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Dee R_1
March 15, 2021
The caregiver does not always come on time because of the traffic. I like that the caregivers are personable.
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Carole W
March 11, 2021
They have been dependable and they were trained well. My caregiver is simply a nice person who knew what they are doing. They are dependable and we know where we stand. The billing was easy and I have a good caregiver.
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Rosemarie P_1
March 05, 2021
They have helped me with my housework to help make my living more comfortable. I like that they are honest and fine people.
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Penny R_1
March 05, 2021
They could help my mother more with eating, she is losing her appetite and doesn't eat much. I like that they are professional and that they follow through. They are reliable.
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Elmer K_2
March 04, 2021
The agency has made my life easier by providing an aide for me every week for a couple of hours. I like the paperwork they do for me for my reimbursement.
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Joan P_8
March 04, 2021
The aide knows how to do everything that I know. They stop by every once in a while to see how I am doing.
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Bev K_3
They take care of the everyday household things and reminding me of my medication. I would tell a friend that they work really hard to get somebody here when they need to be here.
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Marilou
December 28, 2020
I need to have them here more often, but I can't afford to have them more often. Their office staff needs to improve their communication.
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Anonymous_4334
December 14, 2020
It allows me to get out of the house, while my husband gets care. I like our caregiver which helps us out in the services.
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Don B_8
December 09, 2020
The services help me a lot. It has improved my daily life considerably. The cost is hard for a lot of people. There is also quite a range in training that the caregivers have.
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Molly E_1
December 04, 2020
I don't have to do what they do. I was his caregiver, but now they do what I did. They could not change their scheduling around.
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Donna H
December 02, 2020
Without Rose, it would be really bad. The person who helps my wife has become a good friend to her. Her name is Rose.
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Anonymous_4340
December 02, 2020
The services provided by Visiting Angels have been a high impact because we are able to get someone to stop by the client's home. I would recommend Visiting Angles because they seem like they have all that is needed to provide the care.
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Anonymous_4355
December 01, 2020
They keep me safe. They are dependable.
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Cathy T_9
December 01, 2020
They show up everyday. I always get the same caregivers and I am comfortable with that. They are responsive to what I ask for.
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Betty G_20
They helped me get in and out of the shower and helped me shower. They helped me get dressed too. I like the care that I got. They are caring, loving, and professional but still show compassion.
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Rosa A
December 01, 2020
Once a week they give her a shower. She can't do it herself. She needs a lot of attention. We have been using them for 4 years now. All the caregivers they send are very good.
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Ginger M
September 24, 2020
I feel we wound't be able to do without them. I think they have all done well taking care of my husband. I appreciate that my husband feels comfortable and safe with their care. I think the caregivers have been excellent.
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Christian J
September 24, 2020
I don't live in the area with my dad, but from his feedback they met his needs. They were a very good company. They communicated quite a bit and are competitive in prices.
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Patty T_1
September 23, 2020
The way they interact with my dad made my life easier. That's been very healthy for them. They're very prompt and professional. I like the responsiveness of the main office. I've been mostly fortunate with the gals that have come.
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Anonymous_4089
September 22, 2020
My life is pretty hectic, so what they provide could not make my life easier. They are polite. They take very good care of my mother first of all. They are friendly.
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Lori J_2
September 16, 2020
They transport her and are there with her. They are good at communicating.
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Nancy T_11
September 08, 2020
They gave him a quality life right to the point where he passed. They gave him a reason to live. He looked forward to their visits. I like the personalization that they have. I like deal with the staff. I didn't feel like an item, but a person dealing with a person.
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Margo S_2
September 01, 2020
He lived with my husband and I, and they meet all the needs we had with him. I think the managers communicated continuously and checked to see if everything was going okay. They were very detailed and attentive.
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Bob H_12
I like that she will come in and quickly assess what needs done. I appreciate that she gets right to work when she is here. The people we have had in so far have been great. I like that they are friendly, competent, hardworking, and don't waste time getting things done.
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Thomas W_10
June 29, 2020
They take me out, and they drive me around, like I want. They are doing just fine. They come and take me places.
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June M_2
June 29, 2020
They are very caring towards him. They are very caring and pay attention to the patient's needs.
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John W_12
June 29, 2020
Change the days they come. Right now they come on a Wednesday and a Friday so there is only one day in between. It would be better if they came on a Tuesday and Friday. They could improve the times they come. They come on the wrong days, it is not the best days.
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Marilynn M
June 26, 2020
It saved me a lot of heartache. I liked that they were friendly and efficient.
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Mary R_24
March 30, 2020
They get along fine. She sits with him the whole time. I just think they should have more staff available. It depends on the caregiver you get. My dad has to be moved physically and a lot of people can't do that.
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Melody K_1
March 20, 2020
They really make the effort to be pleasant in providing service. They are reliable and show up when they come. I like that they are friendly and professional with what they do.
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Maxine B_2
March 20, 2020
They show that they care and I have no complaints. They care about their clients.
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Anonymous_2397
March 17, 2020
They free me up, they make it so my time is more free. I like the caregivers and the care they give to my mom and the company.
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Anonymous_3587
March 17, 2020
They do pretty much everything for him. He has Parkinson's. He's on hospice as well. They provide quality care.
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Scott B_12
March 04, 2020
They've had a positive impact. We had a problem with one caregiver that was caught stealing, so they can screen their caregivers a little better. I like what they're doing.
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Jerie L
March 03, 2020
She looked forward to it, and even though she had dementia, she would remember our caregiver. I have recommended people to them because I like the care that my mom got, which was above and beyond.
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Jan A_1
December 28, 2019
My sister is very difficult, and they are very wonderful with dealing with her. They are just always available, and they are very compassionate.
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Deb M
December 26, 2019
They could have someone else that speaks German. They return phone calls but it can be hard to match caregivers with clients.
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Jack W
December 20, 2019
The gal that we had was excellent. She took her for a ride. They are very helpful and easy to deal with.
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Jenny S
December 17, 2019
If I didn't have the caregiver, then I would have to be there for him always. I love the caregiver that I have for my husband because she understands and is very thorough.
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Debbie A_1
December 17, 2019
My dad's care provider is amazing, and I have actually learned from her how to take better care of my dad. My care provider is really good. She is understanding of situations.
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Ruth R_14
December 17, 2019
They take care of him, and they take care of his needs. They are very good, and they take care of my husband the way they should, and they do what they are supposed to do.
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Anonymous_2946
December 04, 2019
They drive her to the store and take her on walks. There are a few days where they had no one to send, so my mom was alone.
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Kathy E_7
December 03, 2019
I know that someone is taking care of my loved one, so I do not worry as much. They are friendly and professional.
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Anonymous_2932
December 03, 2019
In addition to taking care of my mom, she also takes care of the household and the environment around my mom. The caregiver looks beyond the person. The agency itself is very responsive, and they communicate well. I do not like the management. The caregivers aren't allowed to make any decisions, and they are held tightly back.
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Barry B_2
They help with cooking. They come and cook dinners.
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Denise C_3
September 25, 2019
It gives us peace of mind that someone is coming in the morning 3 days a week. We know that she is not in bed and not on the floor. It has given me a peace of mind. I like the office and how they coordinate care based on my parents, and mom in particular right now. I like how they customize their care plan.
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Janet H_1
September 24, 2019
The services help my mom not have to take as much time off work to care for my grandma. My grandma has two different caregivers, and they take time to socialize with her. It's really nice to see her socialize because she doesn't get out much.
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Maggie B_1
September 23, 2019
They keep my mom at home, where she likes to be. It helps me to know that she is being well taken care of. They have been very cooperative in helping her, even when she is in a storm. They help keep us up to date on what is going on. They are always able to accommodate us into their schedule.
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Garry A
September 20, 2019
They are doing everything that she needs right now. They help her with cleaning up, but the main thing is that they get her out into society. They take her shopping and take her on day trips. I like that the caregivers have been really good with her, and they have become really good friends.
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Jerry L_5
September 18, 2019
The caregivers do well at providing companionship and transportation for the client. I think that the agency is experienced, and they seem to know how to do the work that they do.
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Mardell B
They have helped me the most by having organization and preparing my food. I like that they meet my needs.
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Anonymous_948
September 16, 2019
I just have them once a week for a shower, and that is a big help for me. I would like to see their billing improved. They bill me every week, and I can hardly get around to it.
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Dick B_2
September 16, 2019
They have helped the most by showing up. They help around the house. I like their services, and I have no complaints about them.
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Alton S_1
June 27, 2019
It has allowed me to get out of the house and get some relaxation. I have an appointment. It makes it nicer for my dad when going to doctor's appointments and at home. They are reliable absolutely most of the time. I have been able to call within a couple days notice and get people to come. The quality is really good. I have always had good people. They pick the cream of the crop.
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Russell G_1
June 24, 2019
They could give him more strength. They are prompt.
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Gladys K_1
June 24, 2019
The services gave our family a little break. If someone needs a little supervision and companionship, this agency would be excellent.
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Darlene W_7
June 24, 2019
They give relief for a couple hours a week. They are consistent.
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Anonymous_1993
June 24, 2019
Over the years I have had to have them, they kept changing people on me for no reason. I don't like what I've heard from different people of what they put their help through. It's about the company and their people.
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Dick B
The caregiver takes care of my husband. She has comfort things that she does and she is very talented. We absolutely love our caregiver.
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Kay N
June 17, 2019
She is here once a week and I wish I could have her more. I like having her here because she makes my day better and more fun. I am very happy with their skills. I like that my caregiver is easy to talk to and a lot of fun. We like the same things and to talk about the same things.
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Rose H_4
June 17, 2019
I think they do everything, but I wish they would take insurance because $73 for two hours is a bit too much. She is great. I love how she does everything. She does housework for me.
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Carolyn A_3
June 17, 2019
They made life my easier and more comfortable. I was taking care of my loved one, which took much of my time, and our caregiver took a big load off my shoulders. Most of my answers are based on her caregiver. The caregiver we had is a Christian, she can do everything, she talks to her, and helps her socially and physically. She was able to see things that needed to be done and did them. She was self directed.
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Arthur S
June 17, 2019
They are really good about having the same people come so he doesn't get confused. They are very caring, and they know what to do. They are self motivated. They do things we wouldn't event think of or ask for.
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Donald T_11
March 21, 2019
They are very helpful. I was able to get out, do some things, and stay gone for a longer period of time. I was able to catch up with friends and coworkers. They're very friendly, and they follow up. They explain things, and they take good care of my husband. They are happy.
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Leslie P_1
March 20, 2019
That was good because I could get out of here. Some of the caregivers we had need some motivation. One of the caregivers was great and just unbelievable. Some of them need to improve.
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Carol D_6
March 20, 2019
I wouldn't be able to get around without them. Everything that needs to be done is done well and they know what they are doing.
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Francis R_1
March 19, 2019
My caregiver is thorough. The gal that I have, Karla, is terrific. She is punctual.
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Christine W_8
March 19, 2019
They have made life easier by doing the things that I ask them to do. I like that they have had the same girl here for the last year, which is important for my loved one.
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Mary Jean A
March 18, 2019
They help me get rid of some of the normal activities that I have to go through. She is helpful, energetic, and pleasant to be around.
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Helen A
March 18, 2019
Because they come, I am not alone, and that is the biggest thing. I have been very pleased with them. I have had no problems with them. My caregiver comes one day a week and is there for whatever I need. She will take me to the store or make my bed.
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Sandy E_1
December 22, 2018
I don't have to worry about my mother. I can count on them.
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