I had the good fortune of getting to know Chip, Renewal Care's resident service labradoodle. He is…read morea gentle and empathetic soul, able to quickly bond with a full range of diverse human patients. His gregarious presence and furry touch will calm even the most stressed mind while giving him a good petting will lower blood pressure (I read the blood pressure thing in a CNN article, so it must be true!). He is the perfect assistant for helping his human caregiver colleagues form a stronger connection with their patients. Besides my rave reviews for their therapy dog, I am very impressed with Renewal Care overall. They are the first long-term care services organization in NYC dedicated to the LGBT community. That means they are especially sensitive to employing care partners who embrace each client's diversity. Heck, a good number of the employees are part of the same community, so they definitely can relate! Being somewhat of a Zen practitioner myself, I am also very intrigued by their innovative mindfulness practices approach to working with people with dementia and Alzheimer's. That is definitely not an option my grandparents had from their more traditional elder care service providers. It's never too early nor too late to benefit from being truly present.

Renewal provided care partners for my dad for three years. The care partners took good care of…read morehim, making sure his medical needs and ADL's were addressed. Renewal's administrators were great to work with, too. They really understood our family's needs.

I waited a month after my mother's passing to write this review so I could have some distance and…read moreperspective from the events. I contracted with Alvita to care for my mother during the last two months of her life after she was injured in a fall. I paid for 24 hour home care seven days a week. Other than Fabienne, I found the caregivers sorely lacking in the most basic of qualities such as companionship and emotional support. Also, other than Fabienne, the one on one care for which they were hired (toileting, hygiene assistance, dressing, grooming, feeding, etc) was mostly delegated by them to the staff at the assisted living facility where my mother resided, which negated the whole point of hiring them in the first place. Chronic lateness was also the norm. Most arrived 10-20 minutes late for the start of the night shift The night shift crew was especially problematic. In addition to generally not performing the basic tasks for which they were hired ("it's not my job" was the common refrain, even though it literally was their job), they often did not even stay in the same room as my mother who was a fall risk. Some slept on the sofa in the living room during the night shift, some spent the night shift doing schoolwork in a separate room, and some spent hours of the night shift on their phone in the hallway outside of the apartment. The complaints became so numerous from the staff at the assisted living facility and from the hospice nurses that I eventually had to change agencies for the night shift. Three of the low points during the Alvita night shift require special mention. (1) There was the night that my mother sat in her own feces for the entirety of the night. When Hospice arrived in the morning, the waste was dry and hard and had been there all night, despite a 12 hour Alvita shift. (2) Many nights, my mother was put to bed at 7 PM for convenience sake without any social interaction or kindness on the part of the aide. (3) My mother suffered a skin tear on her arm the night after I complained about the aides sleeping on the job. I was told that she injured herself, but there are no witnesses other than the Alvita aide involved. On the opposite end of the spectrum is Fabienne. She was the primary Alvita daytime aide for my mother. Fabienne went above and beyond the call of duty. She exuded kindness and compassion. She took the utmost care of my mother and treated her with dignity and respect. When Fabienne was on the job, the staff at the assisted living facility and the hospice staff took a break because everyone knew that she had everything under control. This is the level of care advertised by Alvita and the level of care that I paid for, but only Fabienne met the mark. Not only did she meet expectations, but she blew everyone away with her level of care.

My grandfather received such amazing care from Alvita. From the very start, everyone from Alvita…read morewas so compassionate during this difficult time for my family. From the liaison to our home health aide, the care was outstanding. The communication between my family and Alvita was top notch and we knew everything happening every step of the way. The staff at Alvita is what truly makes this company so special. I highly recommend!

WeCare HomeCare provided exceptional services on the phone and they were able to connect me with a…read moremanager quickly who helped me with my needs. They are located in the heart of Newark which makes it easily accessible by bus or car. It is a 5 minute drive from the downtown area and therefore has ample parking on the street. They provide you with everything you need for your loved ones care! I really appreciate their attentiveness and ability to provide me with caregivers that are unique to my request. They are timely and caring. They also ensured that the needs of the clients are met satisfactorily. As a healthcare worker myself it was important for me to find the right help for my family member. I'm grateful that they were able to assist and provide such great care. I will recommend this agency to anyone looking for a job or an organization to care for their loved one.

Complete Home Care Services has been licensed by the NYS DOH and accredited by the Joint Commission…read more over 30 years.

My experience with the Complete Home Care staff was good. My father was ill and I needed guidance…read more The nurses were thoughtful and competent. The staff was encouraging. My father is doing significantly better now and no longer receives home care services. I would work with Complete Home Care again.

Caring for aging parents is overwhelming at times but thanks to the amazing staff at Seniors…read moreHelping Seniors I know that I and my parents have the support we need! They are so helpful and answered all the questions I had about services for my parents as well as cost and insurance coverage.

I live in NJ and it was very stressful helping my brpther recuperate from a hospital stay. One…read morephone call and I had a visit from Reema on a Friday and an aide, JR in place by Monday. Wonderful, caring and more than accomodating, my brother sincerely enjoyed JR and I could rest easy! Definitely recommend this business.

heartfelt thank you to Applause HomeCare. After an operation for compound fractures on my elbow and…read morewrist I needed an aide. I was so impressed to have both the nurse and the owner Jim come to our home for the initial interview. They were able to send an aide right away. Amy was the best aide I could have hoped for, friendly, caring, professional and efficient. Thank you!

I can't say enough good things about Applause Home Care. From the very first call the staff was…read moreprofessional, compassionate and genuinely invested in our family's needs. The caregivers were reliable, kind and treated our loved ones with dignity and respect at all times. Communication was excellent, schedules were handled smoothly and we always felt confident knowing our loved one was in capable hands. Jim and his team truly go above and beyond and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for trustworthy, high-quality home care.

Could not recommend this place highly enough. For years we suffered with standard homecare agencies…read morewho pay their employees garbage and send any warm body they can find. For only a little more, we get quality care. It's a life changer.

Denise Kuhbier is a life saver. Terrifically organized and supremely professional…read more I had a need due to a very ill family member in West Islip and Denise has become as important to me as my left eye. She has helped me find trustworthy and compassionate caregivers . Cost is always a factor and these caregivers are requiring fair and reasonable wages. I am glad we can accommodate. I highly recommend LEANONWE. There's is a true miracle story. A terrific idea brought to life.

Wonderful people to deal with. They helped us navigate a…read moredifficult situation with kindness and compassion.

Let's face it: people are living longer and needing more care as they age. My family encountered…read morethis reality head-on when our grandfather was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Initially feeling helpless, we soon turned to Elder Care Homecare, on the recommendation of friends, and found them to be the best home-healthcare agency we interviewed, hands down. In practice, they were as good as we'd expected. They were able to give us comfort that our grandfather was in capable hands while we were at work. The aides were not only competent but also trustworthy -- a critical factor when choosing to grant access to a loved one's home. Perhaps most important, the staff was accessible. I cannot emphasize this enough. Especially in the first weeks after we hired Elder Care, we wanted frequent updates, and Elder Care rose to the challenge. Rather than make us feel like we were annoying them, the team was a pleasure to work with, keeping us posted in real time and offering a window into our grandfather's treatment. We got the sense that the whole team actually cared.