Family Roots Home Health

We offer home health services designed to meet your distinct requirements, at an affordable cost.

Services:
Transportation:
At Family Roots Home Health, we provide safe, reliable, and compassionate transportation services for our clients. Whether it’s a doctor’s appointment, pharmacy pick-up, therapy session, or grocery run—we ensure our clients get where they need to go, on time and with care.
Our Transportation Services Include:

• Non-emergency medical transportation
  Safe rides to and from medical appointments, dialysis, or physical therapy.
• Errand and Shopping Assistance
  Transportation to grocery stores, banks, or other essential errands.
• Prescription Pick-up & Drop-off
  Timely and discreet pharmacy trips.
• Door-to-door support
  Assistance getting in and out of the vehicle and into the destination when needed.

Why Families Choose Us:

• Friendly, trained staff with a heart for service
• Clean, reliable vehicles
• Flexible scheduling options
• HIPAA-compliant and privacy-focused
• Personalized care for seniors, disabled adults, and individuals recovering at home

Grooming:
Personal Grooming Support
We assist clients with essential daily grooming tasks to promote comfort, cleanliness, dignity, and overall well-being. Our caregivers provide respectful, gentle help tailored to individual needs.
Services Include:

• Hair brushing, combing, and light styling
• Shaving (electric razor only)
• Oral hygiene assistance (brushing teeth or dentures)
• Nail care (filing and cleaning; no cutting for diabetic clients)
• Skin care (moisturizing, checking for irritation)
• Assistance with makeup or light cosmetics, if requested
• Dressing assistance with attention to cleanliness and appearance

Companionship:
Our companionship services provide emotional support, social interaction, and supervision to clients in the comfort of their own homes. Caregivers engage clients in meaningful conversation and activities, accompany them on walks or errands, and provide a friendly, familiar presence to help reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness.
Duties May Include:

• Engaging in conversation and active listening
• Playing games, reading, or doing puzzles
• Accompanying client to appointments, errands, or social outings
• Assisting with letter writing, phone calls, or technology use
• Observing and reporting changes in mood or behavior
• Providing a reassuring presence and emotional support

Medication:
Medication administration in a home health setting involves safely assisting clients with their prescribed medications according to their care plan, physician’s instructions, and state regulations. This support ensures clients receive the correct dosage at the right time and helps avoid missed or incorrect medications, which can lead to serious health complications.
Key Responsibilities:

• Medication Reminders:
  Prompt and encourage clients to take medications as prescribed.
• Medication Assistance (where allowed):
  Assist with opening containers, handing medications, and providing water, ensuring medications are taken properly.
• Medication Administration (by licensed personnel):
  Administer oral, topical, inhaled, or injectable medications as prescribed, following physician’s orders and proper protocols.
• Monitoring:
  Observe for side effects, allergic reactions, or changes in client behavior and promptly report concerns to the nurse or supervisor.
• Documentation:
  Accurately record medication administration times, dosages, and any client responses or issues in the client’s medical record or MAR (Medication Administration Record).
• Medication Storage & Management:
  Ensure medications are stored safely and in accordance with safety guidelines (e.g., locked away from children or unauthorized individuals).
• Coordination with Healthcare Providers:
  Communicate with doctors, pharmacists, and nurses regarding medication changes, refills, or concerns.

Important Notes:

• Unlicensed staff may only remind or assist with self-administration depending on state regulations.
• Licensed nurses (LPNs, RNs) may perform full medication administration and injections.
• All personnel must follow HIPAA and maintain client confidentiality at all times.

Meal Preparation:
Our meal preparation service ensures that clients receive nutritious, well-balanced meals tailored to their dietary needs and preferences. This support promotes health, independence, and quality of life, especially for those with limited mobility, medical conditions, or cognitive challenges.
Duties Include:

• Planning simple, nutritious meals based on the client’s dietary restrictions (e.g., diabetic, low sodium, soft foods).
• Grocery shopping assistance or preparing meals from pre-stocked ingredients.
• Preparing breakfast, lunch, dinner, and/or snacks as needed.
• Ensuring food is safely stored and kitchen is cleaned after meal preparation.
• Encouraging hydration and timely eating habits.
• Monitoring food expiration dates and maintaining a clean, safe food environment.

Goal:
To support healthy eating habits while honoring client preferences and independence in a safe and sanitary home environment.
Mobility and Transferring :
Our caregivers are trained to assist clients safely and respectfully with mobility and transferring to help maintain independence and prevent injury.
Services include:

• Assistance with Walking: Supporting ambulation using gait belts, walkers, canes, or standby assistance as needed.
• Bed Mobility: Helping clients reposition in bed, turn to prevent bedsores, and sit up safely.
• Chair and Wheelchair Transfers: Assisting with transfers between bed, wheelchair, toilet, shower chair, or other surfaces using proper body mechanics and transfer techniques.
• Use of Assistive Devices: Ensuring safe and correct use of mobility aids such as transfer boards, mechanical lifts, and mobility equipment.
• Fall Prevention Support: Assessing and reducing fall risks within the home and providing steady assistance during movement.

Our goal is to promote client safety, comfort, and dignity while supporting mobility and reducing the risk of injury for both client and caregiver.

Light House Work:
As part of our commitment to supporting a clean, safe, and comfortable home environment, our Light House Cleaning services assist clients with essential household upkeep that promotes health and well-being. These tasks are non-medical and designed to maintain a tidy living space, reduce fall risks, and support overall home hygiene.
Services May Include:

• Dusting furniture, shelves, and surfaces
• Sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping floors
• Cleaning and sanitizing bathrooms (toilets, sinks, counters)
• Wiping down kitchen counters and appliances
• Washing and putting away dishes
• Emptying trash and replacing liners
• Changing bed linens and light laundry (folding & sorting)

For pricing details please place email in inquiry section and member of the care team will contact back within 24 hours of inquiry.

Our companionship services provide emotional support, social interaction, and supervision to clients in the comfort of their own homes.