9045 LA Fontana Blvd, STE 237 — Boca Raton FL 33434 info@wellovahhc.com License #299995599
Home Care Answers

Frequently Asked Questions About Home Care in Florida

We know that choosing care for a loved one raises many important questions. Our licensed nurses have answered the most common ones — clearly and honestly.

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Understanding Home Care

About Our Services

What we do — and what makes Wellovah different from other home care options.

Core Concept

Skilled home health care involves licensed clinical professionals — such as registered nurses, physical therapists, or occupational therapists — providing medical services like wound care, IV therapy, injections, or post-surgical monitoring. This type of care is typically prescribed by a physician.

Non-skilled home care — Wellovah's specialty — focuses on assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, and companionship. Our caregivers provide nursing observation and health aide support, helping seniors remain safely and comfortably at home without the need for intensive medical intervention.

Both types of care are valuable — many families use them together. Wellovah coordinates closely with your loved one's medical team to ensure continuity of care.

Home vs. Facility

A nursing home or assisted living facility requires a senior to leave their home and adapt to a completely new environment, which can be disorienting, emotionally difficult, and costly — often $4,000–$8,000 per month in Florida.

In-home care from Wellovah allows your loved one to remain in the comfort, familiarity, and privacy of their own home while receiving personalized, one-on-one support. Research consistently shows that seniors recover faster, experience less depression, and maintain better cognitive function when they remain at home in a familiar environment.

Personal Care

Wellovah's personal care services include:

Bathing and showering assistance, grooming and oral hygiene, dressing and undressing, toileting and incontinence care, mobility assistance and transfers (bed to chair, etc.), meal preparation and feeding assistance, medication reminders, and transportation to medical appointments, pharmacy pickups, and errands throughout Palm Beach County.

All personal care activities are documented and supervised by a registered nurse to ensure quality and safety.

Homemaking

Our homemaking services are designed to keep your loved one's living environment clean, safe, and organized — without physical strain on the senior. This includes light housekeeping (vacuuming, dusting, mopping), laundry and linen changes, dishwashing, grocery shopping, meal planning and preparation, and general home organization.

A tidy, well-maintained home greatly reduces fall hazards and supports a senior's mental wellbeing and sense of independence.

Availability

Yes. Wellovah Home Health Care is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year — including weekends, holidays, and overnight care. Senior care needs do not follow a business schedule, and neither do we.

Whether your loved one needs a few hours of companionship during the day, assistance with the morning routine, or continuous overnight supervision, we can build a care schedule that fits your family's specific needs.

Financial Questions

Coverage & Cost

Honest answers about what care costs and how to pay for it in Florida.

Pricing

In-home care in Florida varies based on the level of care required, the number of hours per week, and whether overnight or 24-hour care is needed. For current pricing, please call us for rates.

Monthly costs depend on your personalized care plan — families using a few hours of daily assistance will have different needs than those requiring full-time care. We encourage you to contact us or call us directly for a personalized, no-obligation quote tailored to your situation.

Medicare

Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) generally does not cover non-medical custodial home care such as personal care assistance, homemaking, or companionship. Medicare focuses on medically necessary skilled services prescribed by a doctor.

However, some Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans do include limited home care benefits as a supplemental benefit. We recommend checking your plan's Summary of Benefits or calling your plan's member services line to confirm coverage.

Medicaid

Yes, in some cases. Florida's Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care (SMMC LTC) program helps eligible low-income seniors pay for home and community-based care services, which may include personal care and homemaking assistance.

Eligibility is based on income, assets, functional need, and Florida residency. The application process can take time, so we recommend contacting your local Area Agency on Aging or calling us — we can help guide your family in the right direction.

Veterans

Yes. The VA Aid and Attendance benefit is a pension supplement available to wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities. It can provide meaningful financial assistance toward the cost of in-home care.

To learn more, visit va.gov or contact a VA-accredited benefits counselor. We are happy to discuss how Wellovah's services can work alongside VA benefits.

Starting Care

Getting Started with Wellovah

What to expect when you reach out — and how quickly we can help.

Warning Signs

Common signs that a loved one may benefit from in-home care include:

Physical signs: Difficulty with bathing, dressing, or personal hygiene; unexplained weight loss; a recent history of falls; decreased mobility or strength; visible bruises with no clear explanation.

Cognitive signs: Missed medication doses, forgotten appointments, confusion about familiar tasks, increased forgetfulness about meals or bill payments.

Emotional signs: Withdrawal from social activities, increased isolation, expressions of loneliness, anxiety about being alone, or signs of depression.

Home environment signs: A noticeably unkempt home, expired food in the refrigerator, unpaid bills, or household hazards like clutter on stairs.

If you've noticed any of these, our team can help evaluate your loved one's specific situation and design a care plan that ensures safety while respecting their independence and dignity.

RN Assessment

Before care begins, a Wellovah registered nurse visits your loved one at home — at no charge — to conduct a comprehensive assessment of their physical abilities, cognitive function, safety risks, social needs, and personal preferences.

This allows us to create a truly personalized care plan, not a generic one-size-fits-all solution. The RN assessment also helps us match the right caregiver to your loved one's personality and specific needs, which is critical for long-term compatibility and trust.

Fast Start

In most cases, we can begin services within 24 to 48 hours of your initial consultation. We understand that care needs can arise quickly — after a hospitalization, a fall, or a sudden change in condition — and we are committed to responding as fast as possible.

Call us at 561-291-6279 or submit a request online and we will be in touch the same day.

Flexibility

Absolutely. We understand that care needs evolve — sometimes a loved one improves and needs less support, and other times needs increase. Wellovah is built for flexibility. You can increase or decrease care hours, pause services, or change your care plan at any time by speaking with your care coordinator.

We believe in transparent, family-centered partnerships — not rigid contracts that trap families into services they no longer need.

Credentials & Safety

Licensing & Trust

How to verify our credentials and what we do to protect your family.

Verified License

Transparency is a core value at Wellovah. We are fully licensed by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). Our license number is 299995599.

You can verify our license directly at FloridaHealthFinder.gov — the official state portal. We encourage every family to verify the licensure of any home care agency before making a decision. Unlicensed caregivers have no state oversight, background check requirements, or insurance obligations.

Safety

Yes. Every Wellovah caregiver undergoes a thorough background screening, Level 2 criminal history check, reference verification, and competency assessment before being placed with any client.

As a licensed agency, Wellovah carries full liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage — protecting your family from the financial and legal risks that come with hiring an independent (unlicensed) caregiver. You are never responsible for a caregiver's employment taxes, injuries, or liabilities.

RN Supervision

All Wellovah caregivers are continuously supervised by our registered nurses, who conduct regular supervisory visits, review care documentation, and respond to any changes in a client's health or behavior. Our RNs are available to communicate with families and coordinate with your loved one's physicians as needed.

This RN oversight layer is one of the key advantages of working with a licensed agency versus an independent caregiver who operates without accountability.

Backup Coverage

As a licensed agency with a team of qualified caregivers, Wellovah can arrange backup coverage when a caregiver is unavailable due to illness or emergency. This is another major advantage over hiring an independent caregiver — with a private individual, families are often left scrambling to find last-minute help.

We take responsibility for staffing your care schedule and maintaining continuity — so you never have to worry about being left without support.

Where We Serve

Service Areas in Florida

Communities in Palm Beach County where Wellovah provides in-home senior care.

Service Area

Wellovah Home Health Care serves communities throughout Palm Beach County, Florida, including:

Boca Raton (our home office) · Boynton Beach · Delray Beach · Highland Beach · Lake Worth · West Palm Beach · and surrounding communities.

Serving All of AHCA District 9: Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee Counties

If you're unsure whether we serve your specific address, please call us at 561-291-6279 or send us a message — we'll confirm coverage right away.

Our Office

Our central office is located at 9045 La Fontana Blvd, STE 237, Boca Raton, FL 33434. However, our caregivers travel throughout Palm Beach County to meet clients where they are — in their homes, condos, assisted living facilities, or wherever they reside.

You can reach us by phone at 561-291-6279 or by email at info@wellovahhc.com.

Facility Care

Yes. Wellovah can provide supplemental one-on-one care to seniors who already reside in an assisted living facility (ALF), independent living community, or retirement community. Some residents need more personalized attention than facility staff can provide, and our caregivers can fill that gap — whether it's a few hours of companionship, assistance with meals, or overnight support.

Contact us to discuss your loved one's specific setting and we'll design a care plan accordingly.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Still Have Questions? We're Here.

Our registered nurses are available to answer any question — big or small — with no pressure and no obligation. We want your family to feel completely confident before care begins.