Comparison Chart

"I want to thank GHS for providing such a caring professional, who treated our mother as if she had been her own."- Carol N.

AGENCY
CREDENTIALS

GENTLE
HOMECARE

AGENCY B

AGENCY C
Licensed
  • Licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health
  • All employees are bonded
Agency/Caregiver Association
  • All caregivers are employed by the agency
Caregiver Screening Process
  • Criminal Background Checks
  • Professional References Checked
  • Personal References Checked
Caregiver Communication Skills
  • All caregivers are able to read, write and communicate in English
Responsibility for Payment
  • Agency assumes full responsibility for meeting payroll requirements
Liability
  • All caregivers are covered under the agency liability insurance and workers compensation policy
Billing Procedures
  • There are no rate differentials for weekends, hours of shift or transportation
  • There is no placement or finder’s fee
Invoice Frequency
  • Weekly
Payment Options
  • Cash, checks, credit cards and insurance options are available
Caregiver Interview Charges
  • No Charge for first interview
  • Any additional interview is billed at our hourly rate for a minimum of two hours
Continuity of Care
  • Skilled Nursing
  • Medical Social Workers
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Speech Therapy
  • Case Management
  • Nutritionists
  • Home Safety Evaluations
  • Vital Signs Monitor
  • Medical Alert
  • Medication Set-Ups
  • Physical Therapy
Caregiver Capabilities
  • Personal Care
  • Assist with Toileting
  • Assist with Ambulation
  • Prepare Meals
  • Medication Reminders (can't administer or set up medications).
  • Assist with range of motion exercises
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Provide Companionship
  • Escort to Appointments or Activities.
  • Run Errands
Immediate Assistance
  • Someone is available to answer questions 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
  • Our on-call specialist is able to address staffing needs immediately
Caregiver Supervision
  • One of our nurses or staffing coordinators will perform both surprise and scheduled supervisory visits
Staffing Requirements
  • Gentle Home Services assumes full responsibility for all staffing needs
General Inquiries
  • We are available 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Anyone in our office would be happy to assist you
Response Time
  • Typically jobs are staffed within 24 to 48 hours