The Personal Care services provided by Hands of Mercy Home Health Care, LLC are an excellent alternative to nursing home placement for your loved one. We specialize in 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week home care for seniors and people with disabilities.

The dedicated caregivers at Hands of Mercy Home Health Care, LLC will come to your home to provide services including:

• Cooking and light housekeeping

• Laundry and change of bed linens

• Shopping, errands, appointments

• Companionship, recreation, and range of motion (ROM) exercise

• Bathing, dressing, and grooming assistance

• Assistance with walking and transfer from bed to wheelchair

• Status reporting to family

• Medication reminders

• Meal preparation

And much more.

Hands of Mercy Home Health Care, LLC understands that because primary caregivers work hard to provide the best possible care for their loved ones, they also need to set aside time for themselves. We know how exhausting caregiving can be, and our Respite Care services enable them to take a break and relax.

Virginia Medicaid covers 480 hours per year of Respite Care to provide primary caregivers with time to rest and recuperate.

Our Respite Care services enable primary caregivers to take time off without sacrificing the wellbeing of the individuals under their care. We provide temporary caregivers so that your loved ones will still receive the attention and assistance they need while their primary caregivers are on leave.

As much as you might want to, you cannot be with your elderly or disabled loved ones 24/7. Nevertheless, their safety is always of paramount importance, even when you are away. Can you entrust their safety and wellbeing to just anyone? At Hands of Mercy Home Health Care, LLC, we understand that you need someone trustworthy and reliable to look after your loved ones and ensure their wellbeing.

Our caregivers provide Companion Care and safety supervision for homebound, disabled and elderly clients. Our Companion Care services include:

• Watching Movies and TV Shows

• Assistance with Personal Tasks

• Visiting Family and Friends

• Help with Clothing Selection and Dressing

• Playing Cards and Board Games

• Assistance with Walking

• Arts and Crafts

• Appointment Reminders

• Lively Conversations over Mealtime

• Scheduling Activities

Hands of Mercy Home Health Care, LLC provides home care services for Alzheimer’s and Dementia patients as well as support for their family members whose lives are impacted by the diagnosis of their loved ones.

Our Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care program includes:

• Personal Care and Hygiene Assistance

• Health Assessment of the Person with Dementia

• Meal Preparation and Planning

• Community Resources for Family Members

• Palliative Care or Hospice Program (if needed)

• Caregiver Counseling and Support

• Coping with Behavioral Changes

• Safety Supervision

• Support from Medical Social Workers

Caring for a loved one who lost his or her motor skills to Parkinson’s can be very difficult. When facing the onset of more advanced stages of Parkinson’s, it is important to consider long-term care programs such as those offered by our agency.

We understand what you are going through, and we are dedicated to providing you with the help you need. Our Parkinson’s Care services include:

• Recreational Engagement and Social Interaction

• Clinical Support by a Registered Nurse

• AM and PM Care

• Specialized Adaptation and Use of Home Medical Equipment

• Developing a Plan of Care

• Temporary Respite Care

Hands of Mercy Home Health Care, LLC offers Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) services for children.

EPSDT is Medicaid's comprehensive and preventive health program for children and young adults under the age of 21. It caters to children’s health care needs through periodic screenings. The objective of EPSDT is to ensure that health problems are diagnosed and treated as early as possible, before complications emerge and treatment becomes expensive.

EPSDT screening services offered by Hands of Mercy Home Health Care, LLC include dental, vision, and hearing checkups.

Hands of Mercy Home Health Care, LLC has specialized caregivers trained to address the needs of children diagnosed with developmental and/or cognitive disorders. We assist parents in caring for their children and in dealing with the health issues associated with:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder

• ADHD

• Microcephaly

• Cerebral Palsy

• Epilepsy

Arthritis limits your mobility, but it does not have to diminish your quality of life. Our team at Hands of Mercy Home Health Care, LLC know how to manage your arthritis challenges while preserving your health and lifestyle. We offer the following services to clients suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis and similar health conditions:

• Fall Risk Reduction

• Flexibility Training and Exercises

• Home Safety Evaluation

Eating right and eating on time! Healthy eating habits are important for everyone. Hands of Mercy Home Health Care, LLC caregivers assist with meal preparation and planning, in addition to:

• Reminders to Take Medication

• Checking Diet Restrictions (if any)

• Food Expiration Checks

• Assistance with Eating

• Nutritionist Coordination

Our Personal Care Attendants and Home Health Aides can take care of your errands and household chores. We want to make it easy for you to manage your errands without jeopardizing your health.

Hands of Mercy Home Health Care, LLC offers convenient assistance in running your errands, including:

• Grocery Shopping

• Picking Up Prescriptions

• Picking Up Dry Cleaning

• Taking Out the Trash

• Doing the Dishes

• Grocery Shopping

• Going to the Post Office

• Accompanying You to Appointments and Community Activities

Let’s keep your home tidy and clean! Hands of Mercy Home Health Care, LLC will help you with your household chores. The point of our assistance with housekeeping is for you to avoid the stress of having to do it on your own. Our caregivers and personal care attendants will assist you with:

• Washing Dishes

• Going to the Pharmacy

• Running Errands

• Doing the Laundry

• Grocery Shopping

• Ironing and Folding Clothes

• Bathroom Cleaning

• Making the Bed

• Changing Linens and Sheets

• Dusting

• Taking Out the Trash

• Dropping Off Letters at the Post Office

• Check Food Freshness

• Transportation Arrangements

• Organizing Closets and Wardrobes

Hands of Mercy Home Health Care, LLC offers Bathing Assistance for clients who are experiencing mobility issues or other health conditions that make bathing difficult. Our caregivers are trained to provide bathing assistance while preserving the dignity and safety of our clients.

Has your physician or case manager determined you need specialized care? If the type of home care you are looking for is not listed here, please get in touch with us and we will put together a program tailored to your needs.