Senior Home Care
Keeping a parent safe at home can feel overwhelming when you also juggle work, children, and your own health. Still, you know Mom values her favorite chair, friendly neighbors, and the smell of morning coffee in her own kitchen. Always Care Home Care provides senior home care that lets Indianapolis families honor those wishes without risking safety or burning out. Our trained caregivers deliver respectful help right where life happens—at home.
Why More Indianapolis Families Prefer In‑Home Care
Home care is the most flexible way to meet changing needs. It allows older adults to stay anchored to familiar routines, pets, and community groups while relatives visit on their own schedules. National research shows most adults 60 and older want to remain at home as long as possible, and most rank that goal above every other housing option.
Facility placement can cost thousands more per month, and families often lose control over meal times or personal schedules. With in‑home care, hours and tasks can expand or shrink as health changes, giving loved ones just the right level of support.
Our Senior Home Care Services at a Glance
Companion Care for Social Connection
Even the most independent seniors can feel isolated when driving becomes difficult. Caregivers offer friendly conversation, card games, transportation to the grocery store, and escorted walks along the Monon Trail. Regular social time lifts mood and can slow cognitive decline.
Personal Care & Daily Living Assistance
Respectful help with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, walking, and feeding keeps loved ones comfortable and lowers fall risk. Caregivers follow a detailed plan and adjust pacing to each person’s energy level. By adding personal care to basic homemaking, families often delay or avoid a move to assisted living.
Specialized Support for Memory Loss & Chronic Conditions
Living with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, or the after‑effects of a stroke requires extra patience and skill. Our team trains in redirection techniques, safe transfers, and nutrition tips for chronic illnesses. We also coordinate with therapists and physicians to keep the plan current.
Flexible Schedules: Part‑Time, Overnight & 24‑Hour Care
Choose a few morning visits, an overnight shift so family members can sleep, or continuous around‑the‑clock care. We staff two‑ and three‑person teams for 24‑hour assignments to ensure caregivers remain alert and engaged.
Let’s Get Started
Meet Always Care Home Care
Founded and owned by lifelong Hoosiers, Always Care Home Care serves Marion, Hamilton, Hendricks, and Johnson counties. Our office sits on the north side of Indianapolis, but our caregivers crisscross the metro area every day, helping older adults dress, cook, and enjoy life’s small pleasures.
A registered nurse oversees every plan, and a local care manager is on call 24/7 to answer urgent questions. Because we live where we work, we understand Indy traffic patterns, hospital discharge processes, and neighborhood personalities, which lets us match caregivers and clients well.
How We Select and Support Our Caregivers
Only one in ten applicants joins our roster. Each passes a state and national background check, motor‑vehicle review, and skills demonstration.
New hires shadow senior aides before working solo. Ongoing workshops cover fall‑prevention, infection control, dementia communication, and safe body mechanics.
A field supervisor drops in unannounced at least once a month, and caregivers can reach a nurse day or night for clinical questions. This structure keeps turnover low and service quality high.
Personalized Care Planning in Four Simple Steps
- Free In‑Home Assessment — A care manager meets your family, listens to goals, and notes home safety risks.
- Collaborative Plan Development — We draft tasks, schedules, and goals, then refine them with your feedback.
- Caregiver Match & Start of Service — We pair clients with aides who share interests, language, and availability.
- Ongoing Supervision & Adjustments — Plans are reviewed every 30 days or sooner if health changes.
This transparent process means no surprises and plenty of chances to fine‑tune support.
Payment & Funding Options for Home Care
Private Pay — Ideal for maximum flexibility in scheduling and task selection.
Long‑Term Care Insurance — We submit electronic visit records and invoices to speed claim approval.
Indiana Medicaid Waiver (PathWays for Aging and Aged & Disabled) — We are an approved provider and guide families through the application process.
Veterans Benefits — Qualifying wartime Veterans and surviving spouses may receive Aid and Attendance funds to offset hourly care costs; our benefits specialist helps gather forms and physician statements.
Health Plans — We accept United Healthcare, Anthem, and Humana for eligible post‑acute and chronic‑care programs.
Workers’ Compensation — For older adults recovering from on‑the‑job injuries, we coordinate directly with adjusters to ensure timely authorizations and billing.
Our team explains each option during the assessment and provides contacts for elder‑law attorneys or financial planners when needed.
We will provide excellent care beyond basics, within the comfort of our clients residential environment with a focus on helping to maintain their independence, maximum contribution and retention of self-respect.
Eight Signs Your Loved One May Benefit from Home Care
- Missed or duplicate medications
- Unexplained weight loss or empty refrigerator
- Recent falls or worries about balance
- Withdrawing from friends, church, or hobbies
- Noticeable body odor or stained clothing
- Clutter, laundry piles, or unpaid bills
- Burn marks on cookware or forgotten burners
- Family caregiver fatigue and rising stress
If you recognize two or more signs, scheduling a no‑cost consultation can uncover practical solutions.
Getting Started with Always Care Home Care
- Schedule a Consultation Call. A care manager listens to your goals and answers initial questions about companion care.
- Book the In‑Home Assessment. We visit the residence, outline tasks, gather scheduling preferences, and identify compatible caregiver attributes.
- Begin Care. On the first day, the caregiver reviews the customized plan with the client and family, then eases into errands, meal preparation, or conversation as desired. We follow up during the first week to confirm satisfaction and tweak any details.
Ready to learn more? Call Always Care Home Health at (463) 999-5104 or complete our quick online form to arrange your free assessment.
Always Care Home Care provides senior home care in Carmel, Zionsville, Westfield, Terre Haute, Anderson, Muncie, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Evansville, Shelbyville, and surrounding areas.
Frequently Asked Questions About Senior Home Care
A care manager can usually complete the in‑home assessment within 24–48 hours. If the plan is approved on the spot and a caregiver match is available, assistance can begin the same day or next day.
Traditional Medicare only covers short‑term skilled services such as nursing or therapy. Ongoing help with bathing, meals, or companionship is paid through private funds, long‑term care insurance, Medicaid waivers, Veterans benefits, or select health‑plan programs.
Live‑in care means one caregiver stays in the home for a full day, sleeping overnight when duties allow, and must have a private bedroom. Twenty‑four‑hour care uses two or three caregivers working rotating shifts, so someone is awake and alert at all times.
Yes. Aides prompt clients to take the correct dose at the right time and can record blood‑glucose readings for the family or nurse to review. They cannot give injections but can coordinate with licensed professionals if insulin administration is needed.
Absolutely. Respite visits can be scheduled for a single weekend, a weeklong trip, or any period when the family caregiver is away or recovering from illness.
We monitor local forecasts, arrange backup caregivers who live nearby, and stock emergency kits in the home. Caregivers receive training on heat‑ and cold‑related health risks and follow a storm‑check protocol with the office.
Yes. Non‑medical home care complements hospice by handling personal care, light housekeeping, and emotional support, allowing the hospice team to focus on pain control and clinical needs. Families gain added comfort and practical help.
We provide care in rural areas; the caregiver will live within a 20-mile radius.
