FAQs about Elderly Home Care Services in Marietta, GA
Is Visiting Angels locally owned?
Yes, all of our local locations serving Cobb, Douglas and Fulton counties are locally owned, and we have been serving the communities in these areas for over 20 years.
Are all of your locations licensed and inspected by The State of Georgia?
Yes, we are fully licensed and audited by The State of Georgia Department of Community Health. All of our inspections have been stellar, which is a testament to the high standards we uphold.
What range of services do you provide?
Visiting Angels provides a wide range of services to suit our client’s individual needs by providing trained professionals that assist with: Mobility assistance/ambulation, toileting/incontinence cleaning and changing, showering, grooming, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, errand running, transportation, companionship
Do you require a signed contract or security deposit?
No, we do not require a contract; only an agreement. Services can be stopped with a 7 day notice or sooner in case of an emergency situation. We also do not require a security deposit.
What type of screening do you require of your caregivers?
Our caregivers submit to an extensive criminal background check; including fingerprinting. We also carry liability and worker’s compensation insurance. We also require clean TB tests, annual screening, updated CPR and First Aid certifications, PCA (personal care assistant) or CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) certifications and annual customized skills and job-relevant educational training.
Are the caregivers employees or contractors?
Visiting Angels’ caregivers are employees of the company.
What is my exposure if I just hire a private caregiver or contractor?
Hiring a licensed and bonded agency like Visiting Angels provides you with the safest and highest quality choice in caring for you or your loved one. If you hire an caregiver individually, they are your employee and you are responsible for state, federal and individual liabilities. You have to manage their time and there is no support staff to provide backup coverage if they call out. As your employee, you must deduct federal and state income, Medicare, unemployment taxes and worker’s compensation. Once you discharge them, they can file for unemployment. You also have liability for injury and auto coverage either as primary or secondary.
How does home care differ from home health?
Home care is non-medical assistance with activities of daily living. Home care is primarily private pay unless the client has LTC (long term care insurance – we can handle all LTC filing) or Veteran’s benefits.
Home health is primarily assistance in the areas of physical therapy, occupational therapy or nursing services such as wound care. Home health is covered by Medicare and some private insurance. Home health is also only authorized for a limited amount of time and requires a doctor’s authorization.
Q: What kind of services do you provide?
A: At Visiting Angels of Marietta we provide a variety of different care options including personal care, dementia care, and companion care. Our elderly home care can help seniors across the nation enjoy their lives within the comfort of their own home. For example, some of the services that we provide include light housekeeping, medication reminders, providing transportation, and bathing assistance.
Q: What does ‘aging in place’ mean?
A: The term ‘aging in place’ refers to the ability of a senior to receive care in their home or their family’s home. It’s the complete opposite of being placed in an assisted living facility, like a nursing home. Sometimes, it might even be the ability to help those live in an assisted living facility as well. It depends on the desires of the client.
Q: How quickly can care services be provided?
A: Often, services can be provided within a 48-hour period. Sometimes they can even be provided in the same day.
Q: Do you provide services in assisted living facilities?
A: Yes! We can provide a qualified, compassionate caregiver to help your loved one achieve their own independence within an assisted living facility.
Q: If something comes up, can I change the schedule?
A: Yes, all we’d need is at least a week’s notice. At Visiting Angels of Marietta, our elderly home care aides are dedicated to giving you a schedule that fits your loved one’s schedule. We want to make sure that your loved one’s needs are met.
Q: How can I get started With Visiting Angels of Marietta?
A: We offer a free, in-home consultation to showcase your options for elderly home care and answer any lingering questions. We will then find a care aide that we believe fits your schedule, care needs, and personality to assist you. You will have the chance to meet your loved one’s potential caregiver and then with your consent, the care will begin.
Contact us today to learn more.
Serving Marietta and Smyrna, GA
Visiting Angels MARIETTA, GA
2470 Windy Hill Rd SE #300Marietta, GA 30067
Phone: 770-709-6884
Fax: 678-324-7612