Frequently Asked Question

How do I know what type of care my loved one need’s?

What services does EssentialCare offer?

Does EssentialCare guarantee its services?

What is homecare?

Home care is a service that allows seniors and others with day-to-day assistance needs to remain in their homes as they age or are otherwise unable to perform these tasks themselves. From help running errands to light housework and reminders to take medicine to hygiene assistance, homecare by EssentialCare helps seniors stay in their homes while allowing their family members piece of mind.

Over 90% of seniors want to stay in their own homes as long as possible; there is a certain level of comfort and control in being in familiar surroundings in the later stages of life. In this setting, however, situations constantly arise that could be made better with a concerned home care professional to assist; even simple things like facilitating a last minute doctor’s appointment, helping to recover from surgery, ensuring personal hygiene, or aid in running errands can strain even the most caring of families without some help. EssentialCare helps seniors to remain in their homes as long as possible, while helping the families who love them to enjoy their time with them to the fullest. ^up

How much does homecare cost?

Great home care does not have to cost a fortune. EssentialCare can begin helping you care for your loved one with exceptionally trained caregivers and a 100% service quality guarantee for as little as $15 an hour. In some cases, private insurance or government assistance may help to sponsor these services.^up

How do I know what type of care my loved one need’s?

Selecting a home care organization is a vital decision with real impacts on you and your loved one. Not all care is the same, and not all caregivers are equally qualified. EssentialCare helps to lead the industry in quality of service provided through hiring the best caregivers, provided exceptional support and training, offering unparalleled access and communication to families of those in our care, and backing our services with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Consider:

Only about 10% of caregiver applicants to EssentialCare are offered employment
Caregivers must have a minimum of two years of experience before they can begin working at Essential Care
Personalities matter. Our client to caregiver matching program seeks to find compatibility between your loved one and the caregivers who will work with him or her. We even allow you to review the caregiver’s background before he or she begins to work with your loved one.
Our caregivers go through rigorous training prior to ever working with your loved one and engage in continuing education throughout their time with Essential Care.
The EssentialCare Client Assessment helps you to make sure you are getting the services your senior needs – not more, not less.
Our services are backed by an industry leading 100% guarantee. ^up

What services does EssentialCare offer?

EssentialCare has helped thousands of seniors to lead productive, rich lives as they age. Let us help you care for the day-to-day activities of your senior so you can focus on fully enjoying the time you have together.

Services EssentialCare may help with (but are not limited to) include day-to-day activities such as:

Meal planning
Cooking
Plan meals according to taste/diet
Serve meals
Wash dishes
Light housekeeping
Launder bed linens
Ironing
Change linens
Organize rooms and closets
Errands
Grocery shopping
Garbage removal
Vacuuming
Make beds
Dust furniture
Drop off and pick up dry cleaning
Pick up prescriptions
Assist with pet care
Escort to appointments
Escort for lunch or dinner
Escort for shopping and errands
Attend plays and concerts
Escort to religious services
Attend club meetings and sporting events
Dressing
Grooming
Comb or brush hair
Skin care
Assist with nail care
Change adult briefs assist with incontinence
Assisting with bedpan
Assisting with urinal
Assisting with commode
Reposition bed-bound clients to help prevent bedsores
Assist with active range-of-motion activities
Transfers
Ambulation
Feeding
Assist to bathroom
Medication reminders
Maintain fluids
Notate food intake
Notate urinary output
Notate bowel function ^up

Can I choose my caregiver?

EssentialCare has some of the strictest hiring standards in the industry, requiring a minimum of two years of experience, exceptional training, a genuine interest in seniors and impeccable personal integrity and interpersonal skills.

When you contact EssentialCare, you will be given a proprietary assessment that helps us to understand the types of services that will be most important to the well-being of your loved one. This assessment also helps us to know your loved one; what he or likes or dislikes as well as general personality traits. This information is them compared to our caregivers’ backgrounds and caregivers are recommended to you who are likely to work well with your loved one. You are given the option to review a caregiver’s background prior to care beginning, as well as to offer input or request changes and any point. We view our services as a partnership with you in caring for your loved one, and welcome your input into the satisfaction you experience with your caregiver’s level of service. ^up

Does EssentialCare guarantee its services?

While uncommon in this industry, YES Essential Care’s services are 100% guaranteed.

When choosing the care for your loved one, there are some things on which you should not have to settle. EssentialCare can offer this guarantee because of an unwavering commitment to exceptional service through:

Experience – We work with thousands of seniors daily.
Reputation – Over 95% of our clients would recommend us to a close friend.
Accessibility – Our 24/7 toll free access is attended by live people. No recordings.
Transparency – Our services are 100% Guaranteed Period.
Compatibility – Our unique matching models seeks compatibility between caregiver and senior. ^up

Where does EssentialCare operate?

EssentialCare serves thousands of families every year across the western United States. We currently operate in over 20 cities are growing quickly to be able to care for more of our nation’s seniors.

States where we currently operate include: