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Disability Home Care in Louisville

March 23, 2020

Patient-Centered Disability Care in Louisville

Individuals living with physical disabilities and special needs have unique care requirements that matter to BrightStar Care.

When a person's mobility is limited, and personal and skilled care is required, BrightStar Care of Louisville helps. 

Chris McCutcheon, Owner of BrightStar Care, a local Lousiville Home Health Care Agency, supports people living with disabilities in their homes. "Our highly personalized approach to caring for clients with a disability allows us to provide comprehensive case management and disability assistance. We help patients with many different needs, including patients with Spina Bifida, ALS, Cerebral Palsy, and spinal cord injuries. We provide resources to families and help those who we care for to live as independently as possible." McCutcheon says.

When asked about client safety and comfort during these challenging times, McCutcheon shared a client letter they received. It was one of the highest compliments a client could give us." he said. BrightStar Care received a letter about one of their Personal Care Assistants named Donna T. The client letter raved that Donna was absolutely "FANTASTIC!". Donna had worked with the client for over 18 months, and the client showed her appreciation for her in the letter for being "prompt, professional, polite, personable, conscientious, thorough, hard-working, efficient, and delightful." However, the biggest compliment was not that. It was how the client felt she was treated as a person. In the client's own words, she said, "from the first day we met, Donna has looked beyond my physical disability to see the real individual. She respectfully interacts with me. And, honestly tells me when she has difficulty with my speech. Then, we persistently find another way for her to understand what I said." 

"Knowing that our caregivers have a deep personal connection and relationship with those they care for is the best news we can hear." Says McCutcheon. "It is one of the most rewarding parts of our job to read that the care we provided gets such high praise. Our client said he hoped we "all realize Donna is a priceless gem to BrightStar Care. She is definitely a 10-star employee!", and I assured her we do!" 

"We know our caregivers keep our clients home spotless, but what sets a caregiver apart is when we know they get along very well with the clients, and that in between work, they share meaningful chats and laughter. The personal relationships are invaluable and are uplifting to us all," said McCutcheon.

From disability aids to accessible transportation, to skilled care, and more, BrightStar Care specializes in advanced care. "Our expertise in this area ensures our clients' safety and provides comfort and reassurance to the family," adds McCutcheon.  Our advanced and specialized expertise in this area ensures our clients' safety.

BrightStar Care's safety standards and practices have received the Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission, the nation's oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care.  Our rigorous standards go above and beyond state requirements. This accreditation is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization's commitment to meeting superior performance standards and puts our Louisville Team within the elite group of less than 10% of in-home health care agencies who have received this accreditation.

Our caregivers provide disability care around the clock. Our team helps with laundry, errands, and light housework, including companionship and personalized care and skilled nursing. We proudly serve Greater Louisville areas, including Fairdale, St. Matthews, Middletown, Jeffersontown, Shively, Anchorage, Jeffersontown, Hikes Point, Glenview, Crescent Hill, and Taylorsville.

For more information on how BrightStar Care supports people with disabilities and to learn more about our local team of caregivers, skilled healthcare professionals, and home health care support for Louisville families and businesses CLICK HERE.