Private Duty Home Care is typically for non- medical care and can be performed by a non-licensed caregiver, such as a companion or home health aide. However, some Private Duty Home Care companies do offer licensed caregivers, such as LPNs and RNs. The duration of care can be either short-term, long-term or on an as-needed basis. Private duty can be used in conjunction with skilled home care or hospice to offer additional support to the client and family, or it can be done completely on its own.

Yes and No. Private duty home care is not covered by traditional health insurance or Medicare. However, Michigan Medicaid offers State programs through Ageways that cover most or all of the costs for caregiving services. Long-term Care insurance also pays for caregiving services, depending on the policy.

Ageways can be contacted at 1-800-852-7795 to inquire about eligibility.

Private duty home care is often an out-of-pocket expense for the client or family. However, Avalon Essential Home Care is qualified to work with many community organizations that offer assistance in paying for services, as well as long-term care insurance plans, auto insurance, veterans benefits, worker’s compensation, and Medicaid. We are happy to assist you in finding resources that you may qualify for that can assist with paying for some or all of your care.

In Michigan, private home care agencies are not required to be licensed or regulated as a medical provider, because private home care is considered non-medical.

Yes, Avalon Essential Home Care maintains all of the required insurances and more.

Yes, Avalon Essential Home Care performs ALL the following background checks at hire and at regular intervals during the course of employment. Background checks consist of the following:

• IChat(yearly)
• OIG(monthly)
• SAM(monthly)
• National Sex Offender(yearly)

Contract-specific background checks that are not on our standard list can be performed upon request.

Using an agency offers reassurances that many people aren’t thinking about when they are anticipating hiring a caregiver privately. Reputable agencies such as Avalon Essential Home Care are insured for general and professional liabilities, unemployment and worker’s compensation. The company handles payroll and tax obligations, benefits, background checks, training, supervision by qualified professionals, scheduling, and call-offs. These are just a few benefits of having professionals handle your care.