Types of In-Home Care

Whether it involves a few hours of help each week or round-the-clock support, our in-home care services are designed to meet clients’ comprehensive medical, physical, and emotional needs. For seniors, people with chronic conditions or disabilities, those recovering from injury or surgery, and family caregivers, in-home care is a helpful solution that provides safe, compassionate care in comfortable, familiar surroundings.

BrightStar Care^®’s personalized approach to in-home care supports activities of daily living (ADLs), helps reduce hospital visits, and brings peace of mind to families. Learn more about the different types of in-home care we provide and how they can benefit you and your loved ones.

Companion Care

This basic support helps you or your family member with non-medical services such as light housekeeping, transportation to and from appointments, and spending time with your loved one at home. Companion care also offers meaningful emotional benefits, including helping reduce loneliness, easing feelings of isolation, and promoting a sense of connection and purpose. Many clients who would otherwise lack regular social interaction, such as seniors living alone or adults with disabilities, look forward to these visits and the opportunity to engage with a familiar, caring presence. Learn more about companion care.

Personal Care

Personal care provides hands-on support with daily activities clients may no longer be able to manage alone. These services include assistance with feeding, bathing, mobility and other tasks that are essential to health, comfort, and self-esteem. Personal care can also include meal prep, errands, and general companionship. By supporting these sensitive needs, BrightStar Care^® caregivers encourage safety, reduce the risk of falls, and support a greater sense of dignity and independence at home. Discover how personal care supports you or your loved one.

Skilled Care*

BrightStar Care^®’s skilled nursing services provide support for more complex medical needs, such as in-home infusions, wound care, and urinary catheter maintenance. Our highly-qualified licensed RNs and LPNs deliver advanced care for a range of conditions, including post-stroke recovery, diabetes, ALS, MS, and more. We develop each client’s skilled care plan in coordination with their physician to ensure safe, personalized treatment and proper clinical oversight, helping manage chronic conditions effectively and reduce unnecessary hospital visits. Read more about skilled nursing care.

Short-Term Transitional Care

When you or a loved one are recovering from a hospitalization or are being discharged from a rehabilitation center, you may need short-term transitional home care provided by our nurse-led team. These services bridge the gap between facility and home by coordinating closely with hospital discharge planners and ensuring a smooth, safe recovery. By supporting medication management, mobility, and follow-up care, transitional care plays a vital role in preventing complications and reducing the risk of hospital readmission. Learn more about short-term transitional care.

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care

Seniors who are beginning to struggle with memory issues can often benefit from in-home care. Our kind and respectful caregivers are specially trained to support the unique needs of those with Alzheimer’s or dementia, at varying stages. We pair highly-qualified licensed nurses with clients and their families. Our team partners with each client’s physician to plan thoughtful care coordination and deliver comprehensive services. See more about our Alzheimer's and dementia care.

In-Home Therapies*

Some injuries, illnesses, and chronic health conditions can make it difficult for you or your loved one to function at peak capacity. Convenient in-home physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech services from BrightStar Care^® can help improve or restore your quality of life. Our in-home therapies support important goals like increasing mobility or range of motion, relieving pain, rebuilding strength, and improving speech or swallowing function. Discover more about in-home therapy services.

In-Home Child Care

Whether your child has a chronic condition, short-term disability, or temporary need for in-home support, we can assist for any length of time, ranging from respite care to long-term care up to 24/7. Our caregivers are trained to support children with a variety of needs, including condition-specific care for developmental challenges like autism, post-surgery recovery, and injury rehabilitation. Services are tailored to each child’s unique routine and comfort, helping families manage care with confidence and flexibility. Read more about in-home child care.

Pediatric Nursing*

BrightStar Home Care^® has experienced and compassionate pediatric nurses who can deliver complex in-home care, such as feeding tube maintenance, respiratory support, oncology care, and more for infants, babies and children. Our nurses are specially trained in pediatric conditions and emergency protocols and bring their empathy and expertise to every client and family interaction. We also care for children with special needs, developmental challenges, and congenital and neurological disorders, meeting both clinical and daily living needs through thoughtful care coordination. Learn more about pediatric nursing care at home.

How to Choose the Right In-Home Care

Arranging for in-home care can feel overwhelming. Many people don’t know where to start, yet feel the urgency of securing services they can rely on for themselves or their loved ones. 

Of course, it’s important to ask the right questions, like whether an agency is licensed, how caregivers are screened and credentialed, how care is coordinated and supervised, what levels of care are available, and whether services are adaptable to evolving needs. But when you’re bringing someone into your home for clinical or therapeutic care, trust is as critical a factor as any.

At BrightStar Care^®, we go beyond basic qualifications by matching caregivers to families based on skills, personality, and your unique needs and preferences. We review placements regularly to ensure quality, safety, and a strong caregiver-client relationship. It’s all part of our determination to deliver A Higher Standard^® of care that feels personal, dependable, and truly supportive.