What home care includes (and doesn’t)

Scope clarity reduces stress. This page is meant to prevent surprises by clearly outlining what non-medical in-home care typically includes—and what it typically does not.

Commonly included (non-medical)

• Personal care (ADLs): bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, hygiene routines
• Mobility support: supervised walking, safe transfers, fall-risk routines
• Meal support: meal prep, hydration reminders, basic kitchen clean-up
• Light housekeeping: laundry, tidying, changing linens, keeping walk lanes clear
• Companionship: engagement, routine support, reducing isolation
• Non-clinical reminders: e.g., medication reminders as appropriate (not administration)
• Post-hospital routine support: discharge-day help, first-week stabilization, family updates

Typically not included (or requires a clinical provider)

• Skilled nursing tasks (wound care, injections, IVs, clinical assessments)
• Medical decision-making or diagnosis
• Physical therapy/occupational therapy (licensed clinician scope)
• Heavy housekeeping (deep cleaning, moving furniture)

How to avoid surprises

1. Describe the hardest moments (showers, transfers, nighttime, stairs).
2. Confirm the schedule (days/times and minimum shift expectations).
3. Share mobility restrictions (post-hospital/surgery).
4. Clarify what “success” means: safety, independence, family relief, routine stability.

If you need skilled nursing or therapy, we can coordinate alongside licensed providers while we stabilize day-to-day routines at home.