Personal care
Respectful help with bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility and daily routines.
Read about personal care
Home care services
Every plan starts with what you actually need. Support can be a few hours a week or daily care, delivered by the same caregiver whenever possible.
Personal care & daily living
Hands-on help with the routines that keep someone comfortable, clean and safe, always with dignity and privacy.
- Bathing, showering and personal hygiene
- Dressing and grooming
- Mobility support, transfers and fall-prevention practices
- Toileting and continence support
- Morning and bedtime routines
Companionship & social support
Isolation is one of the biggest risks for seniors living alone. Companionship visits keep days structured and connected.
- Conversation, games, reading and hobbies
- Walks and light exercise encouragement
- Appointments, errands and social outings
- Help with phone calls, video calls and correspondence
Meal planning, preparation & household help
- Meal planning around preferences, dietary needs and allergies
- Cooking, serving and clean-up
- Groceries and pantry organization
- Light housekeeping, laundry and kitchen safety
Medication reminders
Non-medical support that keeps medication schedules on track. We remind, record and flag, we do not administer medication or give medical advice.
- Scheduled reminders by time of day
- Pharmacy pick-ups and refill coordination
- Simple documentation families can review
Dementia & cognitive support
- Consistent routines that reduce confusion and agitation
- Gentle redirection and reassurance
- Memory-friendly activities and conversation
- Safety supervision at home, including wandering awareness
Respite for family caregivers
Family caregivers need recovery time too, planned or last-minute.
- Regular weekly breaks
- Weekend and holiday cover
- Overnight support so the household can sleep
- Cover during illness, travel or appointments
Overnight & extended coverage
- Overnight awake or sleep-shift arrangements
- Extended daily blocks for higher needs
- Post-hospital recovery support at home (non-clinical)
What every visit includes
- Arrival on time, in uniform, with the agreed plan
- Communication with family when something changes
- Notes on what was done and what to watch for
- A caregiver who knows the routine and the person
What we do not provide
Alcove Home Care provides non-medical home care. We do not provide nursing treatment, wound care or medication administration. If your situation needs clinical care, we will say so clearly and point you toward the right provider.
Service details
Read exactly what each service includes, who it suits and how we set it up:
Companion care
Conversation, activities, errands, appointments and reassurance for the whole family.
Read about companion careDementia support
Steady routines, gentle guidance and safety-minded support for memory loss.
Read about dementia supportRespite care
Planned cover so family caregivers can rest, work, travel or care for themselves.
Read about respite careOvernight care
Awake overnight support when someone needs reassurance or assistance at night.
Read about overnight care24‑hour & live‑in care
Continuous scheduling options for complex daily routines around the clock.
Read about 24-hour & live-in careHospital‑to‑home
Practical non-medical support for the first days home after a hospital stay.
Read about hospital-to-home careStroke recovery support
Help with daily pacing, reminders, appointments and family respite.
Read about stroke recovery supportParkinson’s support
Flexible support for pacing, movement cues, meals, reminders and rest.
Read about Parkinson’s supportPlanning ahead? Read our guides for families: bringing a parent home from hospital and questions to ask a home care agency.
Not sure which service fits?
Tell us the situation. We will suggest the right level of support, or tell you honestly if we are not the right fit.
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