FAQs

Rates for in home care vary depending on the location where services are requested, the time frames requested, and the rates requested by the caregiver who is providing services to you. We strive to be the most cost effective option available. Please contact our offices at any time for current rates.

We will work together with any insurance company to complete the documentation they require and provide them with the paperwork necessary to process your claim. Every Long Term Care Insurance Policy is different and may have specific requirements that must be met before they will pay for care. To help you receive the insurance benefits […]

We strive to refer only the best caregivers available but sometimes personality issues arise. Your satisfaction is our #1 priority. Should any issues arise simply contact our offices and we will immediately work to find a caregiver more suitable to your needs.

No, you are not locked into a contract. We have a service agreement outlining payment terms and details of services, but you may cancel anytime with just four hours’ notice.

Registries are required by the IRS to notify caregivers of their tax responsibilities and to annually issue 1099 forms which are used to report annual earnings to IRS. Per industry leaders, past IRS data demonstrates that Independent Contractors who receive a form 1099 have a 97% compliance rate. Employees who receive a W-2 have a […]

No, the caregivers CHC works together with are not required to carry Workers’ Compensation Insurance. However, Workers’ Comp does not provide the consumer protection many are falsely led to believe. If a caregiver who is an employee of an agency is injured in a client’s home, Workers’ Comp prevents the caregiver from suing the agency, […]

As part of our extensive screening process, all caregivers we refer carry their own individual Malpractice Insurance. The minimum amount of coverage we recommend is $250,000 per incident and $250,000 aggregate. We maintain copies of these policies for referred caregivers and they are available for anyone wishing to review them.

In-home care for the elderly is supervised by family, friends, guardians, etc. If a client has any issues, we will take them very seriously and address them promptly as you see fit. You can request a Registered Nurse at an additional cost.

A Florida Nurse Registry is a state licensed referral service that maintains a list (registry) of carefully screened caregivers and matches those caregivers with a clients’ needs. Some individuals due to a poor understanding of this type of business, or due to intentional misdirection, may use certain tactics to convince individuals not to utilize a […]

HHA stands for Home Health Aide. They have received training from an accredited institute reviewing many of the skills required to safely care for an individual. CNA stands for Certified Nursing Aide. CNA’s receive training that reviews the skills necessary to safely care for an individual but are also state-certified. The certification that Certified Nurses […]