Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Home Care in Damariscotta, ME and the Surrounding Areas

Comfort Keepers Home Care in Damariscotta, ME

What is home care and what is home healthcare?

Although the term home care refers to both medical and non-medical care delivered at home, in most cases it is used to describe non-medical care. On the other hand home healthcare refers to skilled nursing care delivered at home.

What services does Comfort Keepers provide?

Comfort Keepers delivers a wide variety of care services that are designed to help seniors age independently at home. Our caregivers are trained to provide companionship home care services such as meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, incidental transportation, medication reminders, grooming, and more. We also deliver personal home care services from bathing, grooming, and mobility assistance, to transferring/positioning, toileting/incontinence, and feeding assistance. Some of our offices also provide Dementia/Alzheimer’s care.

How do you select Comfort Keepers?

All of our caregivers are thoroughly screened and trained. They have all went through national and local criminal background checks, DMV, as well as professional reference checks.   For peace of mind they are all bonded and insured. When we hire caregivers we strive to employ those who are kind, compassionate, and dedicated to caring for seniors.

How much does in-home care cost?

Since every one of our offices is locally owned, to find out more about the costs of home care, please contact the office that delivers care in your area.

Do you offer services 24 hours, 7 days a week?

Yes, our home care services are available 365 days a year.  

Can you provide services on short notice?

We understand that sometimes our home care services are needed in a hurry. This is why we are prepared to provide them on short notice whenever necessary.

Do you provide services to seniors in nursing homes or assisted living facilities?

Yes, apart from delivering care at home, we also provide services in nursing homes and assisted living facilities when needed.

Is there a customized plan for each client?

In order to ensure that each of our clients receives the level of care they need we build an individualized Plan of Care for each senior. After the clients, their family and the local office have agreed on the Plan of Care, the office staff will recommend the caregiver who will be delivering care. Our care plans are reviewed every six months (or more often when needed) to ensure that the client is completely satisfied with the level of care they are receiving.