Questions to Ask When Interviewing a Senior Care Agency in Jackson

When a senior parent is struggling with the daily tasks of living but prefers to remain living independently in Jackson, in-home senior care is a great option. But choosing an agency for a loved one can be overwhelming. After all, your family will depend on the agency and caregivers chosen to provide compassionate, reliable care for your loved one on a regular basis. Add living long distance or an immediate need to the mix and feelings of stress can build quickly.

Selecting Experienced and Compassionate Senior Care in Jackson

At Visiting Angels^® Jackson, we've found that compiling a list of questions before interviewing potential senior care agencies can be extremely beneficial. We suggest getting started with these five questions:

1. When are your caregivers available? Think about your loved one's current as well as possible future needs. A good agency will be able to accommodate any schedule and will remain flexible. For example, senior caregivers from Visiting Angels Jackson are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including holidays and weekends. 
2. What services does your agency provide? Again, think about current and future needs. Choosing an agency with a wide range of non-medical senior services, such as Visiting Angels Jackson, ensures your loved one will always have access to the care they need without needing to change agencies. 
3. Do you offer customized care plans? Customized plans, such as the ones we design at Visiting Angels Jackson give your loved one the exact care they need, without paying for services they wouldn't use.
4. What if my loved one's needs change? A reputable agency will adjust your loved one's care plan as their needs change. At Visiting Angels Jackson, our customized plans make it easy to add and remove services as well as adjust schedules.   
5. When hiring caregivers, what are your requirements? Look for an agency that requires previous senior care experience, thorough background checks, and reliable references. At Visiting Angels Jackson, we go a step further, seeking out candidates that exhibit traits we feel are essential to superior care, including compassion, kindness, humor, and loyalty. 

Locally owned and operated, Visiting Angels Jackson proudly offers in-home senior care to seniors in Jackson, Ridgeland, Madison, Brandon, Flowood, and throughout the surrounding areas. Our compassionate caregivers, flexible scheduling, and customized care plans give seniors the care and support they need to live independently while providing their families with peace of mind.

To learn more about senior care from Visiting Angels Jackson, call our office today to schedule a free in-home consultation.