Benefits of Home Care

Models of Care

Home Care Checklist

Below are links to a variety of resources that discuss home care, and have definitions and explanations of terms.

Villa Home Care also provides complimentary in-home assessments that will assist in determining the level of care needed. Simply call us at 602-957-9300 or e-mail us at Contact@villahomecare.com to schedule a convenient time for our Geriatric Care Manager to visit your home.

Find home care providers in a specific geographic area:
The National Private Duty Association Member
The National Assoication of Home Care and Hospice Members

Learn about various home care services to help you figure out the best available options for your situation.
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Very educational and informative descriptions and insights about a method of assessing in regard to home care; also includes a layman's health assessment worksheet.

Tips from the National Institue on Aging
"There's No Place Like Home – For Growing Old" offers helpful advice for seniors who wish to stay in their own homes and receive care.

Choosing In-Home Care Assistance
Use these helpful suggestions from ElderCare Online for identifying the best in-home care assistance to meet your needs.

How to Choose a Home Care Provider
Educational guide from National Association of Home Care and Hospice (NAHC) that offers helpful information on reimbursed in-home care services, specifically coverage under Medicare.

Hiring Private Duty Home Care Workers: Why Work Through an Agency?
Informative article details the pros and cons using an agency for private duty home care services.

Assessing Home Care vs Retirement Homes
CareGuide home offers important about in-home care services vs retirement homes.

National Private Duty Association (NPDA)
The NPDA represents the nations private duty home care providers that employ their care forces, provide background checks on personnel as well as other screenings, and arebonded and insured.