When a loved one needs support but not around-the-clock care, hourly home care for seniors offers families greater flexibility without asking seniors to give up their independence. Horizon Care Services provides personalized hourly caregiver assistance throughout Palm Beach, Martin, and St. Lucie Counties, with schedules ranging from 4 to 24 hours based on each client’s needs, caregiver availability, and individualized care plan.
Hourly home care means a trained caregiver comes to your loved one's home for a set number of hours rather than living there full-time. It's one of the most flexible home health care options available, and it works well for everything from a few hours of help with errands to extended daily support during recovery.
If your loved one has long-term care insurance, Horizon Care Services will work directly with their doctor to build a formal plan of care. That plan outlines exactly how many hours of care are needed, whether for short-term surgery recovery or ongoing long-term support, and is submitted to the insurance provider on your behalf.
Our goal with every hourly care plan is the same: give your loved one the right level of support while helping them maintain as much independence as possible.
Horizon Care Services is licensed to provide hourly home care in West Palm Beach (NR# 30211200, HHA# 299994406) and throughout South Florida, so families can count on the same standard of care no matter where their loved one lives.
As long as the home meets basic safety standards, there's very little you need to prepare. Caregivers are responsible for bringing their own meals during their shift, unless other arrangements have been made in advance.
This is one of the most common questions families ask, and the distinction matters for both cost and quality of care:
Safety is the deciding factor here. Split shifts ensure caregivers are alert and attentive at every hour of the day and night, rather than running on too little sleep.
Yes. If you'd like your caregiver to handle errands, doctor's appointments, or grocery trips, just let us know when you sign up for services. Caregivers can drive your loved one's car, or use their own if preferred — in which case mileage charges are billed monthly to your invoice.
With over a decade of experience pairing caregivers with the right clients, our team considers several factors before making a match:
Like any relationship, finding the right companion isn't an exact science. Most families are happy with our first match, but you always have the right to request a change for any reason. If a family member is out of town and wants to meet a prospective caregiver first, we can often arrange a video interview before care begins.
Once care starts, we stay closely involved: caregivers check in daily and confirm their arrival at each shift, and our live support line is answered 24/7 if you ever have a concern.
Yes. If your loved one has long-term care insurance, we'll build a plan of care based on their doctor's recommendations and submit it directly to the insurance company, which pays us directly for covered services. The plan is reviewed and updated every 3 months to reflect changing needs, and we coordinate any adjustments directly with your caregiver.
If your loved one needs more care than their policy covers, additional hours are available at an extra cost.
If hourly care isn't the right fit, Horizon Care Services also offers private duty home care, personal home care, and companion care for seniors. For families managing a more complex care plan, our geriatric care management and medication reminder services can be added to any hourly care plan.
We proudly serve families in Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, and throughout our full service area.
Have more questions? Visit our FAQs page, or contact us today to talk with our team about building the right hourly care plan for your loved one.
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