My dad and I hired a caregiver from Elderlink named Joyiah, who worked with us for nearly a year,…read morefrom March 2024, until the end of January, 2025. While she was overall very competent and kind to my father, I as her manager had a few important problems with her, which I outline in the below message. These problems resulted in a massive amount of stress for me as I helped to care for my dad during his last year of life, and affected my own health. I was my dad's primary caregiver: responsible for his healthcare, home, caregivers and finances during the last two years of his life. But as my dad required 24-hour care during the last year of his life, we also had to hire caregivers to help us. The idea behind hiring competent caregivers was to provide my dad with additional help and take some responsibility and stress off of me, but unfortunately - Joyiah often added to mine. In a nutshell, Joyiah missed a lot of work, necessitating that I constantly find and train replacements for her on a near-monthly basis, change my own schedule and take up a lot of my own time to rearrange the schedule and monitor the fill-in caregiver, who inevitably couldn't understand my dad's needs well as a new person. I don't know if caregivers can appreciate how stressful and time consuming this is. When I first voiced my concerns to Joyiah about this early on and asked her if she would be taking a lot of time off, she dismissed me and in a condescending manner told me that any person could easily fill in for her, because all elderly people are essentially the same in their care needs. But nothing could be further from the truth. Every person is as unique as their fingerprint and it takes time to get to know the needs of a medically complex and terminally ill human being. I wonder if she has ever been on the other side of the fence and had to care for a terminally ill family member? I have done it three times over a period of eight years total, so I have a fair amount of experience in caregiving and I also have a medical background, so I know how complex a terminally ill person's care can be. Also, we had to double pay caregivers every time we needed to train a fill-in caregiver, nearly every time Joyiah took time off - because we had to give them at least a couple days of training on the basics of my dad's care. And even still, I had to assist the fill-in caregivers, because nobody can know all the nuances of a person's care after just 2 days of training. Further, Joyiah treated me more like a peer than her employer, and would often talk to me in a condescending, high-minded manner. She responded in a disrespectful manner at times when I would make simple requests of her - something that I felt was reasonable because I too, was my dad's caregiver and I knew him and his needs better than anyone. I was not a micromanager but as his daughter and primary caregiver, and her employer, I felt that it was reasonable for me to make requests of her and check in with her daily to get an update on my dad's condition and provide input on his needs, because he was very medically complex. And, simply because I loved him. She was also rude to two of my dad's other caregivers at times. When they would try to be friendly with her, she would respond abrasively and in a condescending manner at times. This is totally unacceptable. I would never, in a million years, ever think of addressing an employer the way Joyiah talked to me. Even my father had said during her first months with us (before he had serious dementia during his last months of life), that he felt like she talked down to him. I felt the same way. Thankfully, he ended up liking her more toward the end of his life, and she was competent and (except for her absences) did a good job in caring for him. Finally, after working with us for eight months, Joyiah told me that she wanted to take over one of the other caregiver's night shifts, rather than continuing to work the dayshift, which is what we had hired her for, and which my dad was used to. She told me she would leave us if a night shift opportunity came up for her elsewhere. I told her that I didn't understand why she had accepted to work the day shift with us, if she wanted to only work nights in the first place. Elderlink did nothing to insist that she stay at the job position we hired her for, and did not tell her that she needed to honor her commitment to us. They also allowed her to take as much time off as she wanted. So, realizing that Joyiah was not committed to my dad or our family, because she told us (after eight months) that she would leave us if a night position came up elsewhere - I hired a new daytime caregiver. Sadly, my dad was unable to adapt to her and left this world much sooner than I believe he would have otherwise, in part because the caregiver whom he had grown accustomed to, was no longer there. For my full review, see: https://trustburn.com/reviews/elderlink-home-care-inc

From the owner: Elderlink Home Care, Inc. in Denver Colorado provides top-quality in-home senior care services to…read morethe Denver Metro area. Our team provides personalized care, medication reminders, hospice support, Alzheimer's and Dementia care, respite care, and more. With a focus on quality, affordability, and exceptional customer service, we help seniors age-in-place with comfort and dignity. Trust us for reliable and compassionate home care services for yourself or a loved one today.

The staff is great. During these times we all need good kind and caring people in our lives. That's…read morewhat Homewatch brings. They are always available to listen and accommodate your needs. The caregivers are awesome! Knowledgeable and skilled. The caregivers take time to listen to clients, To be a companion and a friend but yet care for your needs. Thanks Homewatch you are doing a great service.

From the owner: We work daily to ensure our caregivers have access to the best-in-class support, training, and…read moreeducation available, allowing them to show up everyday with passion and purpose. Whether they provide companionship, post-surgical support, or 24-hour elder care, our caregivers have the mentality, skills, and experience needed to empower our clients and positively impact the communities they serve

As far a home health company goes it's adequate. As far as how they treat employees that's another…read morestory...

Madina the owner really went above and beyond in her care for me. I mostly needed grocery shopping…read moreand help with taking walks (hip replacement), she was there to help with housework, cooking etc. They are a small company, and really focused on their clients. The cost was remarkably reasonable, and the time requirements really workable for what I needed. Thank you Magnolia!

I have needed assistance in my home for the past 9 years. I have gone through countless companies…read moreand some were good but didn't have people that were available long term, or else they were good at first but then slacked off. I have been stolen from. I have been yelled at by the care coordinator at Next of Kin as she called me a liar when I caught HER in a lie. Enough of the negative. Let's just say I haven't had a great experience with home health care until I found Magnolia and Medina, John and Larry. My experience has been above my expectations. They deliver quality home health care. If you think your aide is good, they will get you someone that you think is fantastic! I cannot say enough good things about the last 6 months. My house is finally getting back in order, and I have someone who is an excellent cook! She is also very comfortable to be around and I actually look forward to them coming now!

In a difficult time this Visiting Angels franchise owned and operated by Terry Ruch came through…read moredelivering the highest quality care within a day of engage. This is as good as anyone could expect. My brother and I found ourselves in a crunch when our mother moved out of our parents Denver home to AZ for cancer treatment, leaving 90 year old dad on his own. We rapidly came to realize that dad was falling down, and could not care for himself. I searched for multiple "in-home" assistance firms. Most would not return my calls or provide references. Then I found Terry Ruch of Visiting Angels Denver. Terry quickly put his best staff in place (within a day) and a lot of extra effort into making sure dad was well attended for. These businesses are franchises. The difference is the owner/operator--and in this case the very great Terry Ruch. I would be happy to serve as a reference upon request. Just reach out to Terry and have him give you my email. Thank you Terry and team. -Nate

Great company...professional, experienced, and genguinely concerned about the clients well being...read more

I Highly Recommend Goldy! I reached out when my mother…read morestarted to need help with the basics. She needed help getting to her Dr. appointments. They helped her with her grocery shopping, errands and light house keeping. They treated my Mother with Respect, Patience and Companionship. I can't say enough about the High Quality Support that was provided to my Mother. Due to work, I didn't live close to my Mother so this service was Invaluable! Because of Goldy, my Mother's outlook was more positive and this helped with her nervousness and anxiety due to her being alone at home. Definitely check out Goldy for your peace of mind as well as your loved one!

From the owner: Goldy was founded on the belief that the golden years should be filled with joy, adventure, and…read moremeaningful connections. This stage of life is meant to be celebrated with new experiences, social engagement, and worry-free living. Goldy provides premium lifestyle services designed to make everyday life more exciting, effortless, and fulfilling. Whether staying active, exploring new hobbies, traveling, or sharing great meals with friends and family, our Enrichment Specialists create personalized experiences that help clients thrive. We also take care of life’s essentials with worry-free services that free up energy and time. Our specialists assist with nutrition, cooking, pet care, yard maintenance, home cleaning, and technology assistance so clients can focus on doing what they love. Every service is designed to support a vibrant, connected, and enriching lifestyle. Goldy is here to help clients stay active, socially engaged, and fully immersed in the moments that matter most.

I can't begin to think Noor home health care for all the service that they did for our family over…read morethe last 3 years. Their company employees are outstanding and we're very helpful with both a stubborn patient, and a memory care patient at the same time. They juggled a lot and handled it well. I'd give 10 stars, yelp only has 5, so 5 for each parent they cared for. Mike and Ada Hill

My mom, who has Alzheimer's, has been with Noor Home Care for several months now. The staff are…read moreamazing and they really care about their clients and their quality of life. My mom's caregiver provides her with personal support and keeps her engaged in daily activities. Their prices are very reasonable if you are a private pay client. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for personal care or homemaker services.

As a professional, I utilize services from Help at Home for several clients. The staff are caring,…read morequalified and are detail oriented. They assist with so many services that make care management more simplified for our team. I would highly recommend their team!

From the owner: Colorado Help at Home is an in-home nursing and health care provider in Denver, Colorado. We…read moreprovide compassionate and personalized care to our clients by offering a variety of services including medication management, personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, transportation assistance and more. Our highly qualified staff are committed to providing quality care and support to all of our clients, with the goal of helping them remain independent and comfortable in their own homes.

Home Care Assistance , is one of the best Home Care Agency in Colorado , the leadership here truly…read morecare for client/ patients... They implement innovative plans and procedures to aid in clients getting back to wholeness ....they are truly special and I hope you call and see if they can assist you .... The leadership will often times step in to fill in where ever needed , including filling in for CNA's .... They are truly fair .... One Christmas I could not pick up my check , one of the office people brought it to me at work ... Kathy Williams

The team at HCA of Centennial was a tremendous resource and provides the most compassionate and…read moreresponsive support. If you are in need of safe solutions for family members who struggle with health and aging issues, this family-centered company offers a variety of options with a very personal delivery model. The staff is respectful and kind, and they are engaged in the community to better serve their clients by being aware of local programs and educational opportunities.

This home is truly that, a home! The residents and their families are treated as family. The staff…read moreis kind and respectful and the grounds are lovely. Highly recommend!

The phrase "institutional setting" has little meaning here. Everyone on the staff is thoughtful and…read morekind and always cared for and enjoyed our mother's company. The Manor goes above and beyond caring for its residents. When our mother passed you could not ask for a more tender response. I live in Vermont and yet felt I knew the staff well enough so that when I visited they knew who I was. I cannot say enough goo things about The Manor. I am so glad my mother's last couple of years were spent here. No second thoughts about whether or not this ws the right choice. This was the best choice.