Answers to Your Most Commonly Asked Questions about Live-In Home Care.
Why Home Health Care? Why Live-In care?
Hospitals are discharging patients earlier than ever and charging more than ever! Home Health Care provides a more cost-effective, comforting alternative. In fact, studies have shown that patients do better at home both physically and psychologically. Live-in care provides continuity of care and peace of mind for patients and families.
What should I look for in a Home Health Care Agency?
ASK ALL AGENCIES! – Are you licensed? Are you accredited? Are your aides certified by the State? Do you perform criminal and DMV checks against your aides? Do you provide RN (Nursing) supervision? Does your agency take care of complete employee payroll responsibilities? Do you provide a Free in-home consultation? The answer to all of these with Attentive Care, Inc. is YES!
What does it mean to be an accredited agency?
NJ law requires all Health Care Service Firms to be accredited by an approved accrediting body. Attentive Care, Inc. is accredited by the National Institute for Home Care Accreditation (NIHCA). This means that we are responsible and accountable to the high standards of NIHCA for operating a home care business and providing care.
Do you accept Medicaid and or Medicare?
Attentive Care, Inc. is a private pay agency. This means we cannot accept Medicaid or Medicare for payment. We can provide assistance if you have Long-term care insurance.
Do the aides get time off?
Yes. Most aides will stay for several weeks before taking some time off. He or she will arrange for a substitute through the agency. You will be informed by the aide and agency regarding the details of any time-off requests. We will then contact you directly with the substitute aide’s name.
As the patient’s family, what are WE expected to provide for the aide?
A private room with a comfortable bed and space for personal belongings as well as 3 meals per day. Labor laws require live-in aides to get 8 hours of sleep per night and breaks for meals and personal time.
Are your Home Health Aides (HHA) Certified, Screened, Bonded, and Insured?
Yes – All of our personnel have been extensively screened through in-depth interviews and reference checking, and are certified by the Board of Nursing as Home Health Aides. Attentive Care, Inc. also performs criminal and motor vehicle background checks.