Caregivers assist with Activities of Daily Living and provide specialized care.

Our passion is to introduce seniors to caregivers who can become true friends.

Concierge Care has 14 offices in Florida. Local contacts offer clients better service.

All have passed a level two background pre-screening.

Providers are credentialed and offer expert care.

Caregivers build relations with love and empathy.

A nurse registry refers caregivers and does not offer care directly. They will conduct an initial meeting in your home to get to know your needs, preferences and living situation. Then introduce you to caregivers experienced in providing similar care.

Nurse Registries in Florida are strictly regulated. All referred caregivers must be licensed by the Department of Health and have at least 40 hours of training from a state approved school. They also have specialty training in Alzheimer’s and dementia care.

The most distinguishing feature of a registry is that a client is in total control of their care. The client determines both the type of service and the times they need care. Additionally, a client can interview and select the caregiver they are most comfortable with. This ability to choose and stick with carefully selected care providers greatly enhances your comfort and level of care.

Home care agencies directly provide care and the caregivers are employees. An agency will develop a care plan for you and then assign caregivers based on availability, so you may not always have the same provider.

While agency caregivers are pre-screened and their credentials are verified approval from the Department of Health or graduation from an accredited school is optional. Training is often done by the agency, a supervisor, or on the job.

Many agencies have a national focus, while registries are smaller and more responsive. Agencies do provide requested care, but clients have less input regarding services, times and selection of caregiver. Registries work closely with you to identify needs and help you find the best caregiver for your situation. Hopefully, one who can provide care for a long time and become a friend.

Private pay focuses on assisting seniors with Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s). This type of care can be short or long-term and allows seniors to remain at home and age in place, where they can enjoy life. Some common ADLs include:

Caregivers keep seniors safe and meet physical needs. Care ranges from a few hours per week to several hours a day. Providers also maintain communication with families regarding the senior’s care.

With private pay there are no qualifications or restrictions on when you can receive care. Long-term care insurance and some veteran benefits can help offset or cover the cost. The main benefit is that you are in charge of your own care.

Home Health Care is short-term medical care following a chronic illness diagnoses, injury, surgery or hospital discharge. These services are termed "skilled nursing care", as they are delivered by certified nurses and therapists. Services include:

A doctor must prescribe the home care and will only do this when the senior is home bound and unable to leave unassisted, making it necessary for the provider to perform the service in your home.

Seniors are covered through Medicare at no cost to them. Just be aware this benefit applies to qualifications set by your doctor. The intent is to provide the care you need to recover from a specific issue and services are strictly limited.