I waited a month after my mother's passing to write this review so I could have some distance and…read moreperspective from the events. I contracted with Alvita to care for my mother during the last two months of her life after she was injured in a fall. I paid for 24 hour home care seven days a week. Other than Fabienne, I found the caregivers sorely lacking in the most basic of qualities such as companionship and emotional support. Also, other than Fabienne, the one on one care for which they were hired (toileting, hygiene assistance, dressing, grooming, feeding, etc) was mostly delegated by them to the staff at the assisted living facility where my mother resided, which negated the whole point of hiring them in the first place. Chronic lateness was also the norm. Most arrived 10-20 minutes late for the start of the night shift The night shift crew was especially problematic. In addition to generally not performing the basic tasks for which they were hired ("it's not my job" was the common refrain, even though it literally was their job), they often did not even stay in the same room as my mother who was a fall risk. Some slept on the sofa in the living room during the night shift, some spent the night shift doing schoolwork in a separate room, and some spent hours of the night shift on their phone in the hallway outside of the apartment. The complaints became so numerous from the staff at the assisted living facility and from the hospice nurses that I eventually had to change agencies for the night shift. Three of the low points during the Alvita night shift require special mention. (1) There was the night that my mother sat in her own feces for the entirety of the night. When Hospice arrived in the morning, the waste was dry and hard and had been there all night, despite a 12 hour Alvita shift. (2) Many nights, my mother was put to bed at 7 PM for convenience sake without any social interaction or kindness on the part of the aide. (3) My mother suffered a skin tear on her arm the night after I complained about the aides sleeping on the job. I was told that she injured herself, but there are no witnesses other than the Alvita aide involved. On the opposite end of the spectrum is Fabienne. She was the primary Alvita daytime aide for my mother. Fabienne went above and beyond the call of duty. She exuded kindness and compassion. She took the utmost care of my mother and treated her with dignity and respect. When Fabienne was on the job, the staff at the assisted living facility and the hospice staff took a break because everyone knew that she had everything under control. This is the level of care advertised by Alvita and the level of care that I paid for, but only Fabienne met the mark. Not only did she meet expectations, but she blew everyone away with her level of care.

My grandfather received such amazing care from Alvita. From the very start, everyone from Alvita…read morewas so compassionate during this difficult time for my family. From the liaison to our home health aide, the care was outstanding. The communication between my family and Alvita was top notch and we knew everything happening every step of the way. The staff at Alvita is what truly makes this company so special. I highly recommend!

Stay away from a case worker Eslana for your elderly ones by all means. She covers inappropriate…read morebehavior of the home attendants with whom she is in a "special" relationship. When you call and complain she mock you. Home attendants told that she does not provide for them a full pay which they deserve. She did not hold any of her promises after you become a client. She will bring a stress and discord to your family. Management does not take your complaints seriously and covers her. Stay away from this agency by all means!

Got off to a rough start. Still then, things have been better. Hoping for the right help going…read moreforward. Responsive.

My daughter got her nose broken and she needed to get surgery done. Dr. Paskhover was an AMAZING…read moreperson for squeezing my child in for surgery at the last minute. He was very professional and knowledgeable. He did an AMAZING job on my daughter's nose. Her nose is perfect. He was able to answer all my questions and made my daughter feel comfortable about the surgery. He was so professional and I will highly recommend Dr. Paskhover.

The team at Lean On We are phenomenal. Supportive, organized, skilled and compassionate through…read moreeach phase of care my mother has needed. Introducing a number of candidates to me virtually to choose from and vetting any individual that they recommend. Following up and responding very quickly to any new need that arises was especially helpful. I highly encourage you to work with Lean On We during any phase of care for a loved one or yourself. I am grateful to them for their expertise.

Unfortunately -I must give them a very negative review. I…read morehave asked them numerous times to assist me in replacing a live-in caregiver who has created a very toxic environment for us. The caregiver constantly manipulates the family against each other in order to get his way. Every time I try to replace him the agency interferes and ignores my requests even though I am the one hired them and I am the one who pays the caregiver who I dislike immensely. I should not have to be a situation where I am forced to keep a caregiver that I dislike. They don't return my phone calls and they ignore my requests to get a different caregiver. Instead of working with me to replace this caregiver who has created an extremely toxic environment, the agency will go behind my back and reach out to another family member who has very little to do with the caregiving, is easily manipulated and it results in arguments about replacing the caregiver. I don't want a caregiver who is only in it for the money and who does not have patients wellbeing in mind. I constantly have to step in and make sure the patient is being cared for. I should be allowed to replace a caregiver that I have no trust in. The caregiver should not be in charge and the agency should not be in charge. Thay have made a difficult situation even more difficult by pitting family members against each other. I dislike them immensely. Be careful

This is the best home care service on Staten Island. The staff are very friendly, patient, helpful…read moreand very understanding. My grandmother is very delighted with the service she receives. Thank you Victory Companion Homecare for all that you have done for my family and me!!!

From the owner: Short term and long term care, Respite care, Alzheimer's/ Dementia, Stroke victim care, Music…read more(healing tool) and hypertension and Diabetes care.

Inovelio Home Care brought the necessary, We needed care to my family, we love our Aunt and you've…read morerenewed her life and uplifted our spirit, real excellent job beyond ordinary, God bless you

From the owner: We at Inovelio Home Care are a highly-qualified team of experienced and compassionate caregivers,…read morededicated to providing superb and exceptional personal home care services to both the elderly, physically-challenged and your precious newborn.