Frequently Asked Questions: Home Care Answers You Can Trust

The process starts with a Free In-Home Assessment conducted by a registered nurse. During this assessment, the following will take place:

• You'll become acquainted with the assessor and learn about the offerings of Texas Angels Home Care, a state-licensed, fully insured and bonded agency.
• The assessor will provide you with a Client/Family Manual filled with valuable information and resources pertinent to your care.
• An overview of appropriate care options will be presented based on your personal preferences, including dietary choices, personal interaction comfort levels, and household dynamics.
• A thorough documentation and assessment of your physical and mental health, including any allergies or current medications, will be recorded.
• Home Safety Inspection: An evaluation of your home for safety and accessibility will be conducted.

To begin services, you'll need to complete and sign a few documents such as the Consent for Services, Service Agreement, and HIPAA Agreement. If available, you'll be asked to provide or have copies of the following:

• Advance Directive
• Out-of-Hospital Do-Not-Resuscitate
• Medical Power of Attorney
• A list of your current medications

The process starts with a Free In-Home Assessment conducted by a registered nurse. During this assessment, the following will take place:

• You'll become acquainted with the assessor and learn about the offerings of Texas Angels Home Care, a state-licensed, fully insured and bonded agency.
• The assessor will provide you with a Client/Family Manual filled with valuable information and resources pertinent to your care.
• An overview of appropriate care options will be presented based on your personal preferences, including dietary choices, personal interaction comfort levels, and household dynamics.
• A thorough documentation and assessment of your physical and mental health, including any allergies or current medications, will be recorded.
• Home Safety Inspection: An evaluation of your home for safety and accessibility will be conducted.

Texas Angels Home Care offers a wide array of services designed to provide care and support to seniors in various settings.

These services are provided with the utmost flexibility, allowing care to be tailored to the unique needs of each client, supporting both their physical and emotional well-being.

Texas Angels Home Care proudly serves seniors and their families in Fort Worth, TX, and surrounding areas.

Yes, we have a State license, we are bonded and insured. We are glad to share verification with each client.

When vetting your agency please ask for verification of license, bond and insurance, lots of agencies operate without the required State items.

Texas Angels Home Care provides non-medical home care services, which are typically considered Private Pay. Medicare does not pay for our services.

However, Long Term Care Insurance can pay for all or a portion of these costs. For clients who have Long Term Care Insurance, we offer assistance in filing monthly insurance paperwork at no extra cost, ensuring clients can make the most of their eligible benefits.

Absolutely! Texas Angels Home Care offers 24/7 in-home care services to meet your needs.

We understand that every client is unique, so we provide flexible scheduling options, including overnight stays and weekend care. Whether you need a caregiver for a few hours a day, overnight coverage, or around-the-clock care, we are here to help.

Our dedicated and compassionate aides ensure safety, care, and companionship for seniors and the disabled whenever it's needed.

At Texas Angels Home Care, we pride ourselves on being flexible to meet your specific care needs. We have certain standards in place to ensure the utmost care and attention to our clients.

For our hourly care services, we require a minimum of 4 hours per visit and a minimum schedule of 3 visits per week. We can adjust your scheduled visits to accommodate special events or doctor appointments, as well.

While we maintain these minimum requirements, we do not charge additional fees for night or weekend care; however, there is a small extra fee for services on holidays.

At Texas Angels Home Care, we understand that inviting someone into your home to care for a loved one is a significant decision. That's why we have a rigorous selection process to ensure our caregivers are not only skilled but also compassionate.

Our Caregivers

• Have attended a CNA program, are nursing students with relevant clinical backgrounds, or have worked at another agency or nursing facility for at least two years.
• Undergo a stringent, pre-employment 10-point background check, including previous employment verification, county criminal search, motor vehicle report, state misconduct registry, state certification verification, national criminal search, national sex and violent offender search, social security trace, and global watchlist search.

Training and Evaluation

• Our comprehensive orientation program teaches caregivers the Texas Angels' way.
• We continuously evaluate their skills, manner, and overall attitude.
• Caregivers continue their education through annual programs and periodic skills training.
• They are required to maintain their CPR certification.

We are committed to continuous learning to ensure our team is always fully equipped to provide the highest standard of care, comfort, and companionship.

The terms Home Care and Home Health Care cover a variety of services that can be provided in a home setting, but they have distinct differences, primarily in the level of medical care offered.

Licensed Home Health aides will not conduct non-medical tasks such as companionship, errands, or household chores. Those tasks fall under Home Care services.

In summary, Home Care focuses on daily living activities and household support, while Home Health Care centers around medical interventions and therapies provided at home.

Unfortunately, Medicare does not cover the costs of non-medical home care. Medicare only pays for medical services like home health care, which must be ordered by a doctor.

Home care costs vary from $30 to $40 per hour. Some agencies charge higher rates for nights and weekends.

Our rates range from $32 to $38 per hour based on level of care. We do not charge higher rates for nights or weekends.

The Admissions process at Texas Angels is initiated with the initial intake during a call or a visit from the client or their family.

Yes, Texas Angels Home Care gratefully accepts referrals. Referrals can come from professional healthcare providers, including discharge planners, social workers, and nurses, as well community sources like support groups and churches, and of course, from satisfied clients and their families.

Referrals are integral to our mission of providing exceptional care, as they often indicate trust and satisfaction with our services.

If you would like to refer someone to Texas Angels Home Care, you can simply call our office or fax us the necessary information. We appreciate every referral and see it as a chance to extend our compassionate care services to more individuals in need.