Home Care Services
in Southeast Valley

Care is scheduled on an ongoing basis to help to ensure consistency with in-home caregivers. You will be assigned a Care Coordinator who will oversee the schedule and supervise the caregivers assigned. While we are very flexible to changing needs, we encourage our clients to maintain a consistent schedule so that we can assign a caregiver to be there on an ongoing basis and build the relationship and routine for care.

No! We offer flexible home care with no hourly minimums. Whether you need just a few hours a week or full-time care, we’ll create a plan that works for your family.

At FirstLight Home Care of Southeast Valley, we accept a variety of payment methods to ensure flexibility for our clients. These include: Credit and Debit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express), ACH, Long-Term Care Insurance and VA Benefits (for qualified veterans). Please note, we do not accept Medicaid, Medicare or any other medical insurance plans.

Although there are differences, both home care and home health care have the same goal: to keep you or your loved ones safe and as healthy as possible. The main difference between home care and home health care lies in the type of support provided and who delivers the services. Private home care consists of non-medical support provided by caregivers, including help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, light housekeeping and companionship.

Home health care, on the other hand, is medical care provided by licensed professionals such as nurses or therapists. Services include wound care, physical therapy, administering medications and monitoring vital signs. Call us today to learn more about our non-medical home care services for those in Sun Lakes, Tempe, Chandler, Ahwatukee and Ocotillo.

While hiring a caregiver privately or “under the table” may appear to be less expensive, there are added expenses and significant risks.

Importantly, you are considered the Employer, so liability for you and your family exists–which means you could be sued. Liability includes any costs related to an injury that occurs on the job, such as medical expenses, lost wages or income, and disability payments. You as the employer are responsible for Federal and state taxes. Paid Family & Medical Leave deductions and contributions, mandated sick time, and if the in-home caregiver is misclassified as an independent contractor when determined to be an employee, you are subject to tax evasion charges, back taxes and penalties. You are responsible for confirming that the caregiver is authorized to work in the U.S. You need to certify the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ I-9 form. Failure to complete and/or hiring an unauthorized worker can result in penalties up to $10,000. Worker’s liability insurance is your responsibility and premiums rise yearly.  You are responsible for having the employee fill out required Federal and state tax withholding forms (e.g., W-4) and providing year end reporting to the IRS and state authorities. The W-2 falls to you.

Contrast this exposure with engaging FirstLight Home Care: In addition to serving as the Employer and relieving you of the risks and costs outlined above, we have a deep and continually expanding workforce, so if your in-home caregiver is ill or on vacation—or if a client’s needs change–we will introduce you to your alternate caregivers.

We identify and hire the best professional caregivers and provide pre-screening followed by more in-depth screening including personal interviews, criminal background checks, and reference checks. We put caregivers through a proprietary care assessment for competency, attitude and behavior. We have professional, on-call office staff available 24/7 for any concerns or needs. FirstLight supervises our in-home caregivers to ensure that the home care being provided is according to your care plan.

Yes, absolutely. We’re here when you need us.

Continuity of care is our priority – you’ll never be left without support. Our Care Coordination Team is available 24/7 to handle scheduling and last-minute needs, and we always have backup caregivers available for families in Chandler, Ahwatukee, Sun Lakes, Tempe, Ocotillo and throughout the Valley.

We offer a full range of non-medical home care services, including:

• Personal care (bathing, dressing, hygiene)
• Companion care (conversation, errands, light housekeeping)
• Respite care for family caregivers
• Help with mobility, medication reminders and meal prep
• Recovery support for adults healing after illness or surgery

We develop a custom care plan based upon a client’s specific needs, input from those involved in care including family members and care managers or resident care directors in a senior living community. We typically have great success in matching a caregiver and a client right away. But we recognize that we are aiming to create a relationship, and if it is not a good match, we will identify and schedule another in-home caregiver who we believe would be a better match, and work as a team to ensure that everyone feels comfortable. The importance of a good match is key to the success of good care. We have a deep and continually expanding workforce and we are committed to matching to a client and family’s satisfaction.

At FirstLight Home Care of Southeast Valley, we are experts at setting up the assignment of benefits for your long-term care insurance policies. This process ensures that your policy benefits are paid directly to us, streamlining the financial aspect of your home care. Our team is experienced in working with multiple insurance providers to process claims, making the process as easy as possible for you and your loved ones.

Recognizing when a family member might need home care assistance often begins with small changes in their daily life. You may notice their emotional states change with uncharacteristic irritability or consistent sadness. Their previously well-maintained home can become cluttered, or your loved one may have difficulty with stairs and unexplained bruises that point to mobility issues. Look for cognitive difficulties such as persistent confusion and forgetfulness with common tasks as signs that they may benefit from private home care support.

In-home care can be beneficial when your loved one wants to maintain their independence but needs some extra support at home to do so safely. Our services at FirstLight Home Care of Southeast Valley can begin with just a few hours a day to see how your family member reacts to this new support. Ultimately, we share the same goal of providing the very best private home care for your loved one, and we’ll work together to craft a care plan that meets their unique needs.