Frequently Asked Questions
Choosing the right homecare agency for yourself or a loved one is an important task. Here are some questions to ask when considering a home health provider.
- Is the home healthcare provider licensed?
- Is the home healthcare provider accredited by a leading national accreditation firm?
- Are the caregivers employed by the provider and supervised by the provider’s Clinical Directors?
- Does the provider perform criminal background checks on caregivers prior to hiring?
- Are the caregivers covered by Workers’ Compensation in the event they are injured on the job?
- Is the provider responsible for deducting State, Federal, Local, and Social Security taxes from the caregivers’ wages?
- Does the provider send a Registered Nurse to meet the family and develop a plan of care for the caregivers to follow?
- Does the provider require the caregivers to carry photo identification?
- If you are dissatisfied with your caregiver, may you request a replacement?
We answer in the affirmative to all the above questions: For more information please contact us at: (301) 617.9315