Frequently Asked Questions
Our Service LIst
Types Of Care
Hospital to Home
We help in the recovery after a prolonged stay in the hospital and in the case of an operation
Personal Care
We are personally for clients, maintaining personal hygiene with love and respect
Respite Care
We ensure best and high quality care when it is most needed by our highly esteemed clients
Dementia Care
We care with stable routines and a friendly and familiar home environment.
Companionship & Support
Having a reliable and friendly face to share and discuss interests with at all times
Are your CareGivers insured and checked?
Yes. Every CareGiver is a Bettercare at Home employee. To help ensure the safety and wellbeing of our Clients, we perform a criminal history background clearance and then cover each CareGiver with general liability and workers’ compensation insurance.
Will my family member always receive care from the same CareGiver?
Our goal is to establish a long-term relationship with your loved one. Should your family want to request another CareGiver for any reason, we’ll search for a match until your family is happy.
We understand that a strong rapport and trust with a CareGiver is vital to a successful home care experience.
If your loved one receives care for many hours in a day or at different times of the day throughout the week, it may be necessary to schedule more than one CareGiver in a given week.
If your family requires multiple CareGivers, our goal is the same: we want you to be satisfied and happy. We’ll do what it takes to make sure we achieve that goal.
Can Bettercare at Home help with medications?
Some Better Care at Homes can administer medications. Check with your local Better at Home office on the services they can provide to your loved one.
Regardless of whether a local office can administer medicine, they can always assist in reminding individuals to take their medications.
In fact, medication reminders are one of our most requested services. We can also report any side effects and assist with pre-measured medication packages.
Will I have a choice of who comes to my home?
Yes. We encourage your involvement in the decision-making process.
And with our proprietary screening and selection system, you can rest assured that we do our best to take the guesswork out of matching the right CareGiver to you and your family.
However, you must be satisfied. We’ll never send a CareGiver who doesn’t meet your needs, and we’ll always accommodate any requests you may have for a change in CareGivers.
Can I change or discontinue the services my loved one receives?
You can change the number or type of service we provide your loved one whenever it’s necessary.
We understand the care situation can quickly change, so we’re as flexible as possible with your loved one’s care.
Plus, you’re never bound to a long-term contract, so you can discontinue your relationship with Bettercare at Home at your discretion.
All changes are subject to CareGiver availability and abiding by the terms and conditions within your care provision contract.
How can I verify a shift was completed?
CareGivers and Clients complete time sheets which are filled out and signed at the end of each visit.
Our CareGivers also write up detailed notes that are kept in the Client’s home, so you have a written record of the services that have been provided on each visit, as well as the time of the CareGiver’s arrival and departure.
Also, our itemised invoices are always sent after services are completed. This lets you ask any questions about time or date of care, and it allows us to make any schedule adjustments before your invoice is sent.
Do I need a doctor’s authorisation for your services?
No. You choose the services you want, when to start those services and how often those services are used.
If you request assistance with billing a private insurance policy (such as long-term care insurance) for our services, we’re happy to help with the entire “benefits coordination” process.
This includes providing any documentation you need for reimbursement by an insurance carrier.
What are the costs of your services?
Every family we serve receives a Personal Care Plan specific to their needs and budget. Several factors help determine the exact cost:
- Number of hours of care per week
- Level of homecare services received (non-medical, personal care, etc.)
- Area of the country where services are provided
Our services are typically billed on an hourly or monthly basis depending on the type of services we are offering. To discuss the exact hourly rates or monthly charges for the services you may need, contact our office. We’ll set up an in-home consultation to begin discussing a Personal Care Plan and the rates for each service on your plan.
We always provide a written rate sheet prior to initiating services. Rates will never be increased without at least thirty days’ notice.
For advice on how to prepare for homecare financially, take a look at our guide to funding and planning.
How is the privacy of my personal information maintained?
Your information is never sold to a third party under any circumstances.
In fact, only the office personnel and CareGivers who are directly involved in your services will have access to information related to the care of your loved one.
Do I pay the CareGiver directly?
No. You (or an authorised representative) are only invoiced at the beginning of the services or in accordance with the service terms and agreements.
Usually, this happens weekly or at the beginning of every new month. You never have to pay CareGivers or our employees directly. And you’ll never be asked to pay an additional fee to any employee. Any increment in service charges will be communicated accordingly.