Home Care Agencies
Providing a listing of available home care agencies is often the most common request for assistance. However, it is also the most challenging list to provide because most home care agencies are private and not government-regulated. That being said, our goal is to provide you with an understanding of how to seek out an available Home Care companion that provides non-medical services.
You might recall reading guidance on choosing between a private, independent care companion or hiring a local agency for non-medical companion care needs on the webpage Care at Home. It is recommended that you read this section for additional information in detail when choosing who to hire for additional help with non-medical services within your home.
Hiring Agencies
Asking friends what agencies they have used that live nearby can be very helpful in seeing what is available and gaining insight into their experiences. Several national and state agencies cover many portions of the state. However, some of your best agencies are smaller, private, and local, so don't rule them out when searching. You can see a listing of Home Care Services in Alabama by going to Caring.com. Keep in mind that these agencies pay to be listed. There could be many great agencies out there that are not listed, so conducting a Google search in your area - paying attention to billboards or signs on buildings and asking your physicians and community members- can be very helpful. aring.com can also provide search listings for care providers based on your location.
Hiring Private
Should you choose to forego hiring an agency to manage in-home care services for assistance with activities of daily living and hire independently, we recommend that you follow the steps on How to Hire an Independent Care Provider. Remember that you may find these providers by word of mouth through someone you know (recommended) or through a referral from your local Alabama Area Aging Agency.
We also discussed tips for searching care sites like Care.com or Indeed. Some people will also utilize Aging Care's website or Caregivers Near Me. are.com can also provide a search listing for care providers based on your location. In addition to education about hiring home care services, they also offer a listing of companies available by city. Remember, many of these agencies pay to be listed - so do your homework. A simple Google search may also be beneficial to find agencies that perhaps are great but choose not to pay a listing fee.
Need Assistance?
If you need additional assistance in locating potential home care agencies in your area, contact our Care Navigator at the PAA, who can help you develop a list of possible resources to shop, at 1.833.473.5465 or email ellen@parkinsonalabama.org to schedule a time to discuss this further.