Homewatch Caregivers

Homewatch CareGivers gives in-home help to people of all ages and can cover simple needs like bathing, making meals, or reminding about medicine, but caregivers can also handle more complicated care for people with things like dementia, after surgery support, brain injuries, Parkinson's, or ALS, and they specialize in working with chronic conditions and disabilities, so there's a wide range of care they'll handle, from just a little help for an hour a day to full 24-hour care, and they use what's called the Homewatch Connect care levels system to organize and manage care based on individual needs. The care team has Certified Nursing Assistants and other trained professionals who help with daily tasks and try to keep the home safe and comfortable, and every caregiver has to go through background checks every year and get at least 12 hours of extra training each year through programs like Homewatch CareGivers University and their own Certified Dementia Care Specialist program. Homewatch CareGivers does background checks when hiring and repeats them every year, and supervisors do in-person quality checks every 90 days to make sure clients get the right care, and caregivers work under a local comprehensive license from the State of Minnesota and they're insured. They give a free first evaluation and then work with families to set up a plan that fits the person's needs, which might cover safety, comfort, activities, medicine, meal planning, family caregiver support, housework, or even transport for appointments and errands. The service is available in Edina, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, St. Louis Park, and Golden Valley, and clients can pay with private funds, long term care insurance, work comp insurance, and sometimes VA Aid & Attendance Benefits. Deb Nelson leads the local company, which has operated since 2011 and has had a BBB accreditation with an A+ rating since 2013, and each care plan is built around individual routines, likes, and what makes someone comfortable, so they match each client with a caregiver by looking at health needs, daily habits, and preferences. They also offer special care for veterans, people with developmental disabilities, new parents (postpartum care), people who have just left the hospital, and families in need of respite or end-of-life care, and they help people age in place for as long as possible, keeping physical and emotional health in mind. The cost for 24-hour shifts can start as low as $15-$20 per hour, and services can be for a short time or around the clock, and families can get help understanding choices with guides, care journeys, and personal care plans explained simply. Homewatch CareGivers has over 45 years in home care, provides regular satisfaction surveys, and promises respectful, connected, and reliable support for anyone needing a little extra help to stay safe, independent, and comfortable in their own home.