Providing Home Care Services to Dothan and the Surrounding Areas

We understand that the need for home care can happen unexpectedly. Whether your loved one has just been discharged from the hospital or rehabilitation center, experienced a recent health change, or you’ve been planning ahead for some time, our team is here to help. In many cases, we can begin care within 24 hours, depending on the individual’s needs and caregiver availability. After completing a personalized in-home assessment, we’ll quickly match your loved one with a caregiver who best fits their care needs and personality.

Our care is designed to be flexible based on your loved one’s needs. We have a 4-hour minimum visit, making it easy to get help without committing to more care than you need. Whether your loved one needs one visit each week, daily assistance, overnight care, or around-the-clock 24/7 support, we’ll create a personalized care plan that fits your family’s schedule and goals.

Our caregivers provide a wide range of non-medical home care services designed to help your loved one remain safe, comfortable, and independent at home. Services may include personal care such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility assistance, and transferring; companionship and conversation; meal planning and preparation; light housekeeping; laundry and linen changes; medication reminders; transportation to appointments and errands; grocery shopping; respite care for family caregivers; and specialized support for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Every care plan is personalized to meet each client’s unique needs and preferences.

FirstLight Home Care proudly serves seniors, veterans, and families throughout the Wiregrass region, including Houston, Coffee, Dale, Geneva, Henry, Pike, and surrounding counties. If you’re unsure whether we provide care in your area, simply give our office a call. We’ll be happy to discuss your location and determine how we can best support your loved one.

Yes. FirstLight Home Care is proud to provide in-home care services for veterans throughout the Wiregrass area. We work closely with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and have extensive experience helping eligible veterans access the home care benefits they have earned through their service. If you’re unsure whether you or your loved one qualifies for VA-funded home care, our team is happy to answer your questions and guide you through the process.

For more than 15 years, families throughout the Wiregrass area have trusted FirstLight Home Care because we believe exceptional care starts with exceptional caregivers. We carefully hire, screen, and train our caregivers through hands-on instruction using real-life caregiving scenarios, then thoughtfully match them with clients based on their care needs and personalities. Backed by a dedicated local office team, we provide personalized, compassionate care that helps seniors, veterans, and adults continue living safely and comfortably at home.

We know that great home care is about more than meeting physical needs—it’s about building trust and meaningful relationships. That’s why we take the time to learn about your loved one’s personality, interests, routines, and care preferences before selecting a caregiver. Whenever possible, we thoughtfully match caregivers based on compatibility, helping create connections that feel comfortable, natural, and supportive from the very beginning.