BrightStar Care South Puget Sound
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- 116 E. Lee Street Suite C, Tumwater, WA 98501
- (360) 915-6183
- 4.4 ( 90 reviews )
- Home Care
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4.4
( 90 Reviews )
Linda M_37
February 02, 2023
They are a big help and I like that.
I like that they do 24 hour service.
Linda R_29
January 25, 2023
She could not manage without the services.
They come on time.
Fred M_5
January 19, 2023
It frees me up to do other things I need to do.
I like that the people that I have are consistent.
Barbara B_42
They provide respite care for my husband during the night so that I can get a full night of sleep. Recently, I fell and am unable to take care of him, so I have family come in and take care during the day.
I like the people that they send to our home. We have used them for multiple years, and I am very happy with the quality of people that come.
Patricia W_28
December 05, 2022
It has impacted it positively because she was able to calm down and comfort me.
They need better training on how to handle older people. I feel that they do not want me to get emotionally better.
James "Jim" M_5
I don't have much of a daily life I spend it at home. She is honest. I have had others who stole things and that is really bad. I trust her to be careful with my possessions.
I like the person that I am working with. She talks to me and I talk to her. It is a good working relationship.
Anonymous_6684
November 17, 2022
They were so busy they didn't have anybody to take care of the client. It didn't really relieve my having to do all the work.
We didn't really get any care from them because they were too busy. They came three times.
Patricia W_26
October 05, 2022
Emotionally, she takes a lot of stress and strain off of everything. We don't have to worry about things. She is very personable and we get along well.
I like the caregiver; they take care of anything that needs to be done.
David T_31
September 21, 2022
They are a part of our family, and help my mom a lot.
They pick people who match what we need.
Cathy _2
September 13, 2022
They need to know who they are sending to take care of him and assign him specific days for care.
I would like them to have more consistency.
Steve F_14
August 10, 2022
They have made the experience positive by being willing to do whatever is needed.
The client gets along with her primary caregiver.
Esther S_5
August 10, 2022
They helped me with my shower.
They were very nice.
Lois B_10
June 22, 2022
They provide the care needed.
I have not had a caregiver for 6 weeks.
Anonymous_6133
June 06, 2022
The caregivers could communicate a little better about any issues my sister is having.
I like they are easy to communicate with.
Jody L_2
May 09, 2022
The care has been really good. Carl in particular is quite a character. He can shower Jon and help with that.
Based on the help that I've gotten and the people that have come it's a ten. Shelly answered the phone and she attacked me verbally for calling her that early. So why did she answer the phone if she didn't want to talk to me. That was really poorly handled. She redeemed herself though when she called back in the afternoon and she listened to my request.
Mary O_7
May 03, 2022
They take care of my mother consistently.
They need to improve consistency with the caregivers.
Olive _1
April 05, 2022
I sometimes would have to do things myself, but Brenda always worked her shifts, she had been worked extra hours for me just to help.
I liked Brenda, our caregiver, she was just great.
Doug O_3
March 07, 2022
They can have better quality people and lower the cost.
I would like better trained staff.
Kelly .
February 16, 2022
She needs more care. She needs more days a week, but she can't afford it. So it's not the agency's fault.
They have been prompt in their services.
Suzanne S_14
February 16, 2022
The person they sent is well matched. She does what I need her to do.
They are responsive to my phone calls, the billing is easy, and the staff are well trained.
Rachel F
January 21, 2022
They provided us with one on one care immediately.
They are efficient and act quickly in times of needs.
Anonymous_5587
January 10, 2022
My mother-in-law has been able to hit it off with the caregiver. They have been a good fit.
I like that they are usually quick to respond.
Carl "_1
They do what needs to be done.
They have done a very good job taking care of my needs.
Ralph B_4
December 22, 2021
The people they sent were really nice.
They need to be better communication.
Stephen W_1
December 02, 2021
The provider takes care of my Mom. That is what helps me the most.
They providers are on time. They call me when something up.
Pete S_2
November 19, 2021
It alleviates stress and time away from my own family. She is a difficult client and is very dependent and wants to remain so.
BrightStar Care seemed like a good program, but the timing or the math wasn't quite right for us.
John A_33
November 08, 2021
The care was good for my dad the way it was done.
They were not fast at getting here we had to wait.
Anonymous_5259
October 05, 2021
It allowed me to do what I needed to do. They need a bigger staff.
I would like to have them be more available. It's difficult to schedule someone to come.
Anonymous_5151
September 16, 2021
Have a better billing policy and not just bill us up.
They put charges on my card and don't say what the charges are for.
George R_14
September 09, 2021
It can be difficult to find people, but now they have people here regularly!
They show up.
Jean H_11
July 12, 2021
She has to have it to stay at home. They help with things like making her food.
I like that they have sent really good caregivers for the most part.
Larry S_11
July 08, 2021
They help me with my exercises and cook for me.
They should have nursing staff that can be called on in an instant.
Michael M_58
June 25, 2021
They watch her while she takes a shower to make sure she stays safe.
I like how they are reliable, but I don't like how my mother complains that the caregivers don't do anything.
Nancy B_44
June 11, 2021
They made life easier by being reliable, and I knew my loved one was cared for.
They provided two caregivers, 24 hours a day on short notice. The care was a little uneven though and I didn't have the best experience at the end. Overall, the quality of caregivers was good.
Susan L_25
May 25, 2021
He works his butt off for me. He mops for me and is a great guy.
I like that my caregiver from Africa is awesome. He's an incredible being.
John W_46
April 20, 2021
They have helped the most by being kind and caring people.
I like tat the caregivers are really caring and compassionate.
Rachel J_1
April 07, 2021
The client was struggling with the idea of needing someone, but they listened to her when she gave comments about the caregivers.
It was really easy to get the client enrolled quickly, which was fantastic. They were very responsive to changes in needs. They did everything they could to make the client feel comfortable.
Kathryn C
March 26, 2021
It sets my mind at ease knowing they are there, and I can increase times if needed.
The communication has been excellent, they have been attentive to our needs.
Anonymous_3834
March 25, 2021
The caregivers help me bathe. They talk to me and are encouraging. These caregivers are friendly.
This agency has nice staff.
Gloria L_8
February 08, 2021
The provider sent one that drove me crazy.
I would them recommend them. They are willing to work with me.
Irene "Annie" B
They only come once a week. If I hadn't gone to the store I would ask them to go to the store for me.
I have been pretty satisfied with the services.
Sandy .
January 19, 2021
If the services were not available the family would have had to step up and do the work.
They were right there the day she came home from the hospital. Julie was right there to get things set up. They were very efficient.
Patricia "Tricia" D
They mostly did the laundry sometimes. The first one did sheets on a bed that no one sleeps on. She never did do my laundry that I told her to do.
There were ads for BrightStar Care all through a movie marathon I was watching and all the ads were lies. The caregivers aren't trained. I had a list of things that needed to be done and some were more important than others. Cleaning was one of them. I had one gal come in who said she was a personal caregiver and would not clean. I was paying $34 a hour for her to be sitting and playing on her phone waiting for the wash to be done.
Lorraine H_1
January 07, 2021
They advertise that they are able to do light housework and cooking but I found that very few were very skilled at that.
They could have better training for their helpers.
Bob G_15
It's been a real relief for us.
They are flexible. You pay as you go. There isn't a contract and you can end it as need be.
Ray R_2
December 07, 2020
I didn't have to worry about him because I knew they were looking out for him.
I liked the care he got because of all the attention they paid to him.
Catherine E_1
November 09, 2020
I liked the caregivers' cheerfulness, explanations, and willingness to do anything.
I liked the clarity of what they were doing for us.
Charlotte P_4
October 26, 2020
The services give me a break and time away to be able to do business and shopping.
I think that if possible, when sending someone new, especially at night, there should be some kind of introduction.
Pat W_9
October 08, 2020
They do everything I ask.
They have good communication.
Julie S_14
September 10, 2020
They worked with us to get the right match for my mom.
Everyone they sent was good. They were all very kind and took care of my mom.
Janice L_3
September 10, 2020
Confidence that mama's receiving good care.
I enjoy the communication they have.
Deborah L_8
July 23, 2020
I appreciate that she is professional and easy to work with.
I think my nurse is fabulous.
Mandy S
July 23, 2020
It helps me stay home so I don't have to do everything in the hospital.
I would recommend them every time, I like that I can take my medication at home. The nurse is personable and knowledgeable.
Mike _2
June 15, 2020
My sister said they are useful.
They could be more consistent for the times people they hire show up and stay for.
Ruth H_20
May 18, 2020
They are here to help whenever I need it.
They are dependable. I do not like the overhead cost though.
Anonymous_3729
May 12, 2020
For me they don't have to do very much.
There isn't anything specific I can think of.
He040520a
April 13, 2020
My experience with BrightStar Care has been satisfactory. It's understandable that they're running a little short on staff, so I don't get a consistent one all the time. The caregiver they sent out the first time worked very well. But she's had a couple of occasions where she wasn't able to keep the appointment dates, so they sent out another one. There were 2 different ones other than the main one. But neither of them is what I would characterize as being efficient. They felt uncomfortable doing some of the things that I would have done. And I got notified a couple of days ago that one of them has tested positive on the virus so we're sitting in a waiting period now. Their backup people have not been top-of-the-line to do everything that I would have liked done. I have had about 4 different caregivers from this agency since the beginning of March. Two of them are okay, but the other 2 left a lot to be desired. My original caregiver gave assistance with the laundry, did some cooking and shopping, drove me to my doctor's appointments and helped me shower. There was a whole range of things that she did. She was able to help me with most things. But the other 3 caregivers would rather resort to sponge baths rather than helping me with the shower.
Carla D_1
March 12, 2020
I feel like I don't have to go to the facility as often, which has been a relief for me.
When they first came out to introduce themselves, they let us know what to expect and were great at explaining things.
Anonymous_3242
February 20, 2020
They need to work harder on their scheduling and have backup for if there is an emergency so the client isn't left having to worry about somebody not showing up.
They need to screen their CNAs better. We've had two who didn't show up. They need to pay their CNAs more so they can get better quality.
John T_12
February 10, 2020
They help her bathe, dress, fix lunch, and clean up a bit around the house.
My wife needs minimum care and they do their job very well.
Frances H
January 14, 2020
At times my loved one drove me crazy. I always had to get to her first, and I was always last. She didn't look at me with love anymore and got so bitter at times. One time she grabbed my arm and scratched me all down my arms. When the caregivers come, they help out and take care of her for me. I feel like I've been rescued because I know she is being taken care of.
They care and want to help. They are there for you.
Betty H_23
I don't know what they can do to make it easier on me.
I like that they are dependable.
Larry J
October 23, 2019
They helped just by being there in the morning and evening when she has medication requirements. She would get disoriented, and she would have a hard time finding her way back to her room. They were there to help her back, so she would be embarrassed to ask another resident to help her find her room.
We used her for three hours a day, but there were some occasions where I was out of town, and special needs occurred during the day. They were very accommodating and sent someone over. They took care of it. There were no scheduling problems, and someone was always available.
Todd H_2
August 22, 2019
They could have just had a little more communication with me.
I liked that they were very accommodating.
Diane M_16
July 23, 2019
They are very thorough, accommodating, and nice.
They are very polite, courteous, and understanding.
Ramona N_4
June 24, 2019
We have a nurse come for her vitals, and a bath aide that comes. They are both good.
They could let us know when there are changes in appointments.
Karen L_13
June 24, 2019
They provided round the clock care with trained and compassionate caregivers.
They were quick to provide caregivers. The caregivers were well trained and compassionate.
Lisa D_8
June 24, 2019
They helped my mother with her daily tasks.
They were very accommodating.
J.Rosen
May 29, 2019
This is a great agency! The office staff was very supportive while taking care of my mother. I am greatful I had three wonderful CNAs that took care of her while she was on hospice. A very caring staff.
Anonymous_1852
May 23, 2019
She refuses to let them do certain things. They could have better hours and be better at communicating.
They can get better qualified caregivers that know how to work with a female that has dementia. They can have better communication. Some things have fallen through the cracks.
Belita H
They were good, but my mom was too independent.
Michele V_1
January 14, 2019
They always had different people coming, which was a problem, but to their credit the services were on an as needed basis.
There were several things that happened to us, like caregivers never showing up and not calling anyone. They just went somewhere else. Typically, they were really late.
Steve W_8
December 14, 2018
My loved one has dementia, and she needs someone that will ask what she wants. The current caregiver just isn't what she needs.
Initially, they had two caregivers, but one left, so the other had to do both days. She's not a good match, so we've requested that they send someone else in.
Catherine _2
November 20, 2018
It has been very helpful, especially having the care during the night and a few hours in the morning. It is extremely helpful, and we couldn't do it without them.
They need to make sure that their CNAs are nonsmokers, because one of them that comes a lot is a smoker. They use heavy perfume, and my loved one has lung cancer, so that will set her off into a coughing fit.
Leslie E
November 20, 2018
They help me bathe, get dressed, and get into the bathroom.
They could lower their cost. I think they are quite expensive.
Sherman B
It makes a big difference in my life. There are a lot of things I can't do, and they will take care of it for me to make sure it gets done.
I like that they are competent and I can count on them. They do what they say they will do. When they aren't going to come, they will let me know.
Cheryl G
September 27, 2018
I needed them. When they were here, the caregivers were all good, except one. They were fine.
If someone wasn't going to come, they should have called and set up someone else to come and help.
Brandon H
One person in particular saved my life on the last day.
Staffing seems to fluctuate. Many caregivers were being swapped all the time, and is felt like there was a pool of four people. However, we were never left with out coverage. The people were great.
Ann M
August 29, 2018
I was always able to get my messages through and they handled every need I had.
They are professional and they get the job done.
Anonymous
July 23, 2018
They don't always reach out to us about how they can improve, but they are good at what they do.
Communication with the caregiver is good they are prompt in getting back to me.
Mary R
June 20, 2018
The first caregiver was really good, but they were only here once. There was a lot of housework, but that didn't always get done.
They do not have a registered nurse, which is something that I needed.
Mary C
June 19, 2018
They're nice girls and they are polite. They do what they are supposed to do, they help me with showering, and they help with getting dressed. They just help me when I get up in the morning.
I only have them here for an hour and they do what they are supposed to do. They help me with the showers and that's about it.
Mike R_4
June 19, 2018
They helped move my mom around and that was a big thing.
I liked that the office staff went the extra mile to make sure somebody was available. If they had had more caregivers ready to go, that would make me more likely to recommend them. We ended up with someone from the office staff a few times because there weren't any caregivers available.
Teresa
May 29, 2018
When my loved one is compliant, they are available when I ask. They do their best to schedule according to his needs. They are able to work with us on scheduling.
The intake nurse, is very kind and knowledgeable.
Helen C_10
May 21, 2018
I would like the caregiver to be on time more. They help me the most with transportation.
I like the people they send to take care of me, they all seem to be pretty knowledgeable.
Colleen J
May 21, 2018
I only have her once a week, but she is there to help me with my blood test.
I have been very satisfied with them, and whenever I call, they take care of the problem and assure me it will be taken care of.
Allen H
March 23, 2018
They are dependable. It helps by simply not having to be responsible for picking my mom up to get to doctor appointments.
Linda H
March 20, 2018
They seem to try and make sure that there's coverage when there's supposed to be.There are several different caregivers, and they mostly have a good attitude. I'm not able to get around well, so they're available to take care of me and do what needs to be done.
Regina "
I think that the level of care that we receive is very good. The caregiver is professional and we get along well. It seems to work well for us. It is a great help for me and my wife. It gives me freedom to some things that I need to do.
Pam P
November 16, 2017
BrightStar Care is responsible, caring, and prompt. I couldn't get by without the care from BrightStar Care.
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