Jim and Mary Samuelson are some of the best people in the world. Truly committed to doing good in…read morethe world, one person at a time. If your loved one needs non-medical assistance, then give them a call, your Mom or Dad deserves caring people! It's with the highest regard that I would recommend their Ocala Home Instead team.

I would highly recommend Home Instead of Ocala. The owners are compassionate and of high…read moreintegrity. They will care for your loved ones as if they were their own.

Visiting Angels Ocala (VAO) has been providing continuing outstanding and compassionate service for…read moreour 94-year old dad since the first week of March 2020. The entire operation and everyone involved has been professional and focused on providing the best care possible. Dad experienced some medical problems (completely unrelated to the care provided by Visiting Angels) after a year into the VAO care program which resulted in changes to his living arrangements. VAO was understanding, cooperative, flexible, helpful and supportive in making adjustments to Dad's care program. It has now been nearly 18-months since VAO began providing services. We have never had a problem with billings, services, care-givers, or compliance with the scope of services provided by VAO and the outstanding staff. Dad has been cared for by one person for the overwhelming majority of time - but there has been a limited number of days when other caregivers were required to fill-in (due to illness, doctor visits, family emergencies, etc) for Dad's primary caregiver. The "substitute" caregivers were each well informed of Dad's condition/personality before arriving and each provided good, friendly, quality support that was welcomed by Dad. If you're ever in need of a reliable home health care service to provide care, companionship, light housekeeping services, assisting with meal preparation and clean-up, personal hygiene and grooming support, and a compassionate friend to help care for a loved one, I would certainly strongly recommend VAO. Reach out to Elizabeth or Kandice and find out how VAO can work with you in developing a program that works best for your loved ones needs and interests: the costs for care are very reasonable given the quality and reliability of services.

Haven spoken to Visiting Angels on Tuesday and they were at my mother-in-law's home on Wed. Our…read moreparents live in Florida as we are in Vegas, so it's hard to monitor their well-being from so far away. Even though they have awesome neighbors and friends, it was time to have more direct home care for them. I have the pleasure of speaking with and dealing with Veronica, she jumped into play and organized a game plan to assist with our parents. Veronica is on top of her game, she right away called our Mom's Doctor to find out her medications and Doctor appointments. Veronica set her up with a Caregiver right away and started on Wednesday. If you have elderly parents and don't' live by them---I would 100pct support and recommend Visiting Angels... Thanks, Veronica for your continued help and quick response's...

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Rafael and his team are quick to assist in patient care, and to answer any questions our providers…read moremay have. Always available, friendly, and efficient. Thank you for being there for all our patient home healthcare needs!

Comfort Keepers provided great support for my father and his companion. We started out with just…read morecompanion care a few times a week. As my father's health deteriorated, we needed more support, and Comfort Keepers was able to quickly ramp up to provide around the clock care. Breyli and the rest of the team brought a personal touch to matching care givers to meet our needs. Comfort Keepers support and professionalism helped us through a very difficult time. We even received a hand written card after my father passed away. We highly recommend Comfort Keepers.

From the owner: Here at Comfort Keepers in Ocala, FL our caregivers are committed to keeping our clients and…read moreemployees safe while delivering uplifting care to seniors and adults within the comfort of their own homes. Our caregivers have obtained the highest level of training as well as being provided with personal protective equipment to be safe and at ease while providing care to our clients. Comfort Keepers Home Care is a leader in Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care and we have expert senior care services that elevate the human spirit. Trust our caregivers to provide a personalized care experience for your family.

My stepfather was forced to quit his job. Two years ago, he had his leg amputated, and months…read morebefore that, he underwent a hip replacement on the same leg. On top of that, he was battling advanced liver disease and had survived two heart attacks. Last Thursday, my mother called me in distress--his condition had worsened. He was hallucinating and had lost control of his bowels, something that had been happening for weeks. When we arrived at the ER, we were told his symptoms were the result of liver failure. Still hallucinating and in unbearable pain, he was admitted to the cardiac floor. As anyone with experience in a hospital knows, weekends bring delays. While the nursing staff has been exceptional, and some physicians have gone above and beyond, the system itself is failing us. My mother, elderly herself, can no longer care for him at home. But to our shock, we found out that because their combined income is slightly over $3,000 a month, they don't qualify for assistance. How is that a fair measure? This is not a safe discharge. I pleaded with them--home is not an option. I requested end-of-life care to keep him comfortable, praying that hospice would be the answer we've always been told it is. But then we hit another roadblock. He was denied admission to a nearby hospice house because he wasn't on pain medication. Desperate, I contacted his physician, who personally ensured he was given something for pain and that the denial was reconsidered. The next day, my mother called--staff were at his bedside, asking if he was still in pain. Because he had finally received comfort measures and was no longer actively suffering, they again denied him inpatient hospice care. I begged them to reconsider--he has no insurance, we have no money, and sending him home is not safe. But the system doesn't care. They say he's "in his right mind," yet moments later, he's confused and hallucinating. And when he briefly returns to lucidity, he apologizes to us, saying, "I know we don't have the money for me to die. I didn't think it would be like this." The very safety net that was supposed to exist for people in his situation is nonexistent. Their only advice? Take him home, and they'll send someone to check in. That's it. Before you donate a dime to hospice organizations, look beyond the polished image they present. Ask for the real stories, not just ours, but those of countless others left without options. Some hospice facilities won't take you unless you're expected to live only 3 to 5 more days. That's not what hospice was meant to be--it was supposed to provide dignity in death, to allow families time to say their final goodbyes. The nurses caring for him are shocked he's lasted this long. But I guess unless a patient is in a complete coma, they don't qualify. Meanwhile, the executives running these organizations will never have to worry about what happens to their loved ones when they're too sick to work, uninsured, and making just barely too much for government assistance. The services that were supposed to be there when people like my stepfather needed them most haven't just fallen short--they simply don't exist.

I had an incredibly traumatic and deeply disappointing experience with Hospice of Marion County…read more From the start, it was clear that compassion and dignity were not a priority. My father, my family, and I were all aware he was dying--yet hospice staff repeatedly reminded us of this every day, both in person and by phone, with a disturbing lack of empathy. We eventually had to ask them to stop, as it became emotionally harmful. We were informed they would assist us in finding a long-term care facility, but once they left our home, that support vanished. Calls and messages went unanswered. We felt abandoned during a time when we needed them most. When my father passed away at home, I immediately contacted Hospice. The nurse who arrived expressed a brief, perfunctory condolence and then quickly asked me to help move my father's body--while I was still in shock and grief. To make matters worse, I was then asked to complete a survey about their service, while my father still lay in the room. From enrollment to his passing, this entire ordeal lasted only 10 days--but the damage done to our emotional well-being will last much longer. This was the worst experience of my life. I would not recommend Hospice of Marion County to anyone. They failed my father and they failed us when we needed compassion most.

This fine facility and especially staff took care of my mother and father when they started to need…read moreassistance in their later years. They had planned to make this possible and they enjoyed their stay. There were many activities they participated in plus meals, rides to the store, self care and very professional care. Thank you to The Windsor and the staff there. Later life is good here.

Choosing The Windsor of Ocala for my mother has been a life-changing decision. The unparalleled…read morecare and unwavering dedication shown by the staff, especially Brenda, have not only brought immense joy to my mother but have also given me peace of mind. Brenda goes out of her way to help and exemplifies the highest standard of care. The personalized attention and genuine compassion provided by Brenda and the team go beyond standard care; it's a testament to their commitment to creating a home away from home. As I envision my own future, I am confident that The Windsor of Ocala will be the place where exceptional care meets unparalleled comfort. An extraordinary haven where every resident is celebrated and cherished. The Windsor of Ocala is not just a facility; it's a beacon of excellence shining bright in the world of senior care. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone seeking the best for their loved ones. For any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to Brenda for her exceptional assistance.