“Caregiving will never be one-size-fits-all.” ― Quote by Nancy L. Kriseman, Author of “Mindful Caregiver: Ease in the Caregiving Journey”.

Sonya and Sam Ray, Residents of Ionia County, Michigan is a committed couple who are leading the good life. They are happy, generous, composed, and complement each other. They are called the “made for each other” couple by their common friends. Plus, they are devoted to looking after Sam’s mother who has COPD and Osteoporosis. As her condition worsened over time, it put pressure on them in respect of time and the quality of care they were able to provide on a daily basis. Seeing their situation a friend led them to explore the possibility of engaging a good home health care services agency to take care of senior Mrs. Ray. Selecting the right agency for them was crucial. They approached the task methodically and diligently bearing in mind the primary question - What should I look for in a good home health care service”.

If you have the same question as the Rays did, then this is the blog for you. There are certain things one must consider before deciding on a good home healthcare service for a loved one.

Credibility - The credibility of a service provider is crucial in the selection. Pure Home Health Care is a CHAPS & Medicare-certified homecare that serves West Michigan with compassion and with strong connections to the communities it serves. Word of mouth is what has built this company into a strong homecare business with a small-town feel. Please feel free to research us at Medicare.gov/ homecare compare to see our commitment to home care services and what people have to say. Pure can also provide you with patient testimonials from past patients and family members.

Community Involvement- Social responsibility is huge and involvement in community organizations shows that commitment. The involvement could be direct or through special nonprofit branches of the agency. At Pure Home Health Care we give back through ALPS (Assisted Living Providers Association) that assists in providing education to caregivers including CPR training and various clinics.

Management and team background – Pure Home Health Care’s clinical team is lead by a Director of Nursing with 25 years of home care experience as well as employing a 30-year veteran of nursing experience handling and ensuring the quality of care. The team also includes physical therapists with 20 years of therapy services as well as a certified wound care nurse and two Dementia certified nurse educators. The team is encouraged and supported by the owner/CFO whose goal is to educate & communicate to the community that “Knowledge is Power.”

Patient requirement - With the needs and exact requirements of the patient in mind look for agencies that offer such services and choose the one you are most comfortable with.

Costs & insurance coverage – Intensive information on costs should be sought from the shortlisted service providers as the prices can vary quite a bit. Selecting an agency whose services are covered by insurance companies and Medicare is the right way to go.

Home health care services are gaining popularity by the day in the USA. The demand is fueled by a number of factors such as hectic work schedules and/or lack of proper medical training of family members/caregivers. Plus, they are cost-effective and ideal. Select a good home care service after careful consideration and make the right choice the first time.