My family decided that my Dad required hospice care towards the end of his life and we chose…read moreLifeChoice for that need. We were assigned Emily as our case manager and she was great to work with. However, we interacted the most with Grace who was on-call at the time we engaged them and helped my Dad a good bit during his last couple of days. Grace was super patient with us when we asked lots of questions about his care and hospice in general. LifeChoice also provided a rabbi for us and I think my father really appreciated that the rabbi visited with him for over an hour. I think they provided my father a lot of peace and comfort during his final days. My only regret was not engaging them sooner. Thank you LifeChoice for all of the help you provided my father and our family.

My name is Shannon Parson Johnson, My father William parson was able to pass away with dignity and…read morerespect, I cannot say enough about the incredible care and compassion this hospice team provided for my father. Their whole demeanor and attitude is that of angels, compassion, empathy, love..When he was in the hospital, he was not receiving the proper pain management, they kept delaying the hospitals hospice program while my dad was dying in pain. I was desperate to get him home. Alena, the administrator, moved mountains to make that happen. They got my dad home in less than 18 hours, they were by my father's bedside within two hours of me calling desperate for help, which felt like a miracle during such a difficult time. Daniel, the nurse who came to the hospital, was so attentive and caring such a such a genuine person. And once we were home, nurse Julie and nurse Grace took over and truly went above and beyond. They made sure the bed oxygen tanks supplies and meds was delivered before my dad even got home.They made sure my dad was comfortable, out of pain, and surrounded by dignity and respect--something he was not receiving in the hospital. there was also a Sweet CNA that came to help as well, Because of them, my dad was able to pass peacefully at home, just as he deserved. That means everything to me my father and our family. All of my father's friends and loyal family were able to come visit with him before he passed the next morning.. I highly recommend this hospice agency to anyone going through end-of-life care for a loved one--or even for themselves. Don't wait until the last minute. Have this hospice team set up ahead of time--you will not regret it. They are truly angels doing God's work. Shannon Johnson-parson

European Service at Home is absolutely the best. I have been with MedTec home care for a year and…read moreevery woman/underage girl they sent me needed to be taught how to cook and how to clean and I am disabled, I asked for help because I can not do things for myself. If I could train and teach I would get a job. European help at Home send me the best woman who is taking very good care of my home and me. I get healthy nutritious meals, she is not scared to cook from scratch which is what I did when I was still well. Nadiyusia cleans thoroughly and I never have to worry about her taking my meds or something valuable. She is a good person and very hard working. If you want someone for your loved one or even need someone yourself, please try European service at home because they are the only agency that has European women, have women for you who speak many languages and they are very caring, honest, hard working, conscientious and actually have good skills. I am so glad I switched and I will recommend this agency to everyone I know. Thank you Roksana for sending me Nadiya and for running such a wonderful company. For caring whom you hire to care for us. It is so important and it is why Your agency stands out above the others.

From the owner: Supportive hands-on personal care (bathing, dressing, eating, personal hygiene, and toileting)…read moreSupervision of self-administered medications Nutritional meal preparation, diet monitoring Ambulation, exercise, and transfer assistance Shopping assistance Light housekeeping and laundry Companionship Sitter Services available and more We Will Assist You With Our Home Care Services at Any Time, Anywhere

This is such a nice company to work for. They treat the employees and clients really well! They…read moreoffer ongoing training & fun events too! They are super patient and no matter who you speak with in the office, they all are willling to help in every way possible!

My mom lives in the Northwest Suburbs and we finally decided that she could no longer "do it…read morealone". We had gone through a lot with my dad before he passed away and so we knew what we wanted and what we didn't. Unfortunately, the informal network we used for my dad didn't have women caregivers so we were back to to square one. After doing a lot of research with the local senior center and online we called For Papa's Sake, which is based out of the town next to where my mom lives. From the very first phone call I suspected we had gotten lucky. After a couple of calls and some group discussion between me, my mom and a For Papa's Sake senior person we decided we'd try them out. And am I glad we did. They listened to my mom's and my requests, likes, dislikes, deal-breakers etc. and they never batted an eye. They did say it might take a bit longer than usual (given our needs) to find the right care giver, but they called back in less than 5 days and we had a care giver within 10 days to 2 weeks of that 1st main discussion. That care giver has worked out so well. It has really improved our lives and I can go days without worrying about my mom...what a relief. That's what For Papa's Sake provides: relief! If you are looking for an alternative to a nursing home or aged care facility or whatever you want to call it, For Papa's Sake really cares and I would encourage you to give them a call. They have worked out great for us and I would not recommend them for something so important if they weren't doing a great job.

BrightStar was recommended to me by another agency for a nurse who will come to your home and fill…read moreyour medicine boxes, which I needed for a relative. I spoke to Erica, the community liaison, who was very helpful & got someone to come out within two short days. The nurse Ursula was absolutely wonderful. She was incredibly patient & knowledgeable. She then helped us find another affordable option through our township, which was a godsend. We wouldn't have discovered this if it weren't for Ursula genuinely wanting to help us. We couldn't be more grateful. Highly recommend them. Very caring and supportive.

Awful. I am simply going to state facts here, and you can judge for yourself what you think of…read moreBright Star. First of all, they were suggested to me by the Kenneth Young center, which I find odd in retrospect. I was told at the start that every attempt would be made to achieve consistency. But suspiciously, I was discouraged by Ursula the nurse to try to meet any of the caregivers to give them a tour of where things are in my 88 year old mother's house. Then I found out why: Over a period of about 2 and a half months my mom has had 15 or more different people coming to her house. Her schedule is by no means demanding: Just 4 hours 6 nights a week and 5 hours two days a week. 2 or 3 people should easily be able to cover such a schedule. I never realized the vast amount of different people because all the invoices come 2 weeks after the date. One woman seemed to come regularly and my mom liked her and the caregiver knew what to do, but often it was some new person filling in a shift who a) my mom didn't know and b) didn't know what to do or how to do it. About four times no one showed up at all, and once a woman left early because she had to drive to another town to care for someone. Because of the inconsistency of staff, the quality of work really suffered. I think they tried and it certainly wasn't the caregiver's fault, but they just had no idea what was going on. More importantly, it really soured my mom on having caregivers come at all because it was like being invaded by an unhelpful stranger all the time. I complained about this to the manager and she told me they were understaffed and having a major crisis. Previous to that, I had complained about the inconsistency to Ursula and she told me the caregivers just picked up whatever shift they wanted and the managers had no control over it! This is not the impression I was given when we signed up. I feel I was lied to more or less. When I finally realized how many people were coming, I complained once again and was told in a vague way they would talk about it at their next meeting. All in all I complained to three of the upper management and they did absolutely nothing. In fact, there was a lot of passing of the buck. Home Instead is the company I switched to and they took the time to design a schedule with 3 caregivers for my mom. I'm sorry this business is having problems; perhaps the quality will improve when they lose enough clients. I called to cancel service and told them I'd be quitting in 2 days, the last day being Wednesday. Guess what, *no one* came to my mother's house that last day. I had to go help my mom on what should have been a day off.

I requested a consultation from Assisting Hands for my friend that has cancer…read more They responded immediately and I had a great first impression of them. The interviewer that met with my friend was kind, warm and very thorough. I am very happy with the responsiveness they've shown in a variety of circumstances. They are just a caring group of people that we all need more of. If you think you may need a caregiver, please contact them. You'll find them to be helpful, kind, adaptive and good listeners. I feel your loved one will be assisted very well.

I can personally attest to the care and concern that Daniellah brings to your home. I was very…read morefortunate to have her come out for a consultation with my grandmother who is suffering from breast cancer and can tell you that my Gram was over the moon happy with her time with Daniellah. The owner's bedside manner and warm demeanor makes her a joy to work with. Her caregivers are carefully selected to reflect the values that Dani herself exemplifies. I can not say enough good about her and will recommend her office to all of my family & friends! Thanks guys!

great, staff, hiring Nurses and CNAs who have character, need to take blood sugars before meals…read moreand seem to be friendly, the building is old and is a tear down up for rebuilding.

My mom was admitted here this week after knee surgery, and unfortunately, it's been one of the…read moreworst experiences. She received very little attention, and even simple requests were constantly passed from one staff member to another without resolution. I personally called and left multiple messages trying to ensure she received her pain medication and therapy, and no one ever responded. It was incredibly frustrating and concerning, especially when you expect a rehab center to provide attentive and coordinated care for elderly. Based on our experience, I would not recommend this facility.

The most incompetent unethical office of caregiver's and support staff. Provide a revolving door…read moreof inexperienced staff. Trust me and go to anyone but them. They will suck the life out of you

"Christine, I would like to thank you again for the…read morewonderful service you and your staff provided for my mother during the last few months of her life. I am certain that she enjoyed several months of living that she would not have had without the service you provided. Again I appreciate all that you have done for Mom and our family. Feel free to use me for a reference at any time. -George N Barrington, IL"

Like anyone else, I headed straight to hospital when my uncle got hurt or sick. Hospitals having to…read morecare for so many people and wait times, it was hard. It was even tougher when I was out of town. I've always felt sorry to my uncle since I couldn't be there for him, when he needed me the most. While trying to find alternative ways to take care of my uncle, I found this home healthcare service called, 'Primus.' I was skeptical at first since it's not me who's taking care of it, it's a 'service.' I've met John, manager of Primus, and Diane, the care giver, to discuss how my uncle will be taken care of... It looked simple on paper, but the 'real' services that they provide, it was better than expected. I couldn't tell the difference at first but a week or two later, I saw it. My uncle's got healthier and happier. What I wanted for my uncle, Diane and Primus team took care of it. I'm looking forward to how well my uncle will be. I'll write more later...

My mother is under the care of Primus Home Care for the last 3 years now, and I feel that my mother…read morewouldn't have made this far without Primus. Both case manager and caregivers are very caring. I will definitely entrust them until the last day of my mother. I recommend them without reserve!!!