In-Home Care vs. Nursing Home Care

Are you confused about which option you should opt for? Why should you choose in-home care? Perhaps you’re wondering why people are not recommending nursing home care today?

In this article, we are going to discuss and compare in-home care, and its counterpart, the nursing home approach. And, if you need more information, we’d be honored to discuss more about our services.

In-Home Care

Many of us have a loved one that is suffering from one or more debilitating conditions. In these cases, in-home care is one of the best private options for you. 

Benefits of In-Home Care

• In-home care gives you the advantage of having a one-to-one personalized relationship.
• It allows for everyone to be comfortable in the place that you know best. There are no out-of-sight activities or scheduling mix-ups, just a familiar environment.
• You can analyze a caregiver more closely. There are no distractions and you’re able to observe someone interacting in someone’s home.
• Usually, home care is the less expensive and an easier option. Hence, a facility can cost over $500 while a in-home visit is usually around $100.
• The patient can live with freedom. He/she can make calls, and spend their time in the way they like.
• Finally, it’s like having your very own personal caretaker or nurse.

Cons: Keep in mind, we cannot provide all medical treatments at home. Moreover, choosing the right caregiver that makes themselves available will be able to schedule any treatments.

Nursing Home Care

Another option for your loved one is a nursing home. This is not always an easy time in our lives, and it sometimes becomes one’s only known option.

Benefits of Nursing Home

• Medical professionals and well-equipped nursing staff are always available to you. If the patient needs any kind of immediate medical assistance, they are available around the clock.
• Nursing homes are typically safe and secure places. If the patient has tendencies to wonder or get lost, this can ease your mind.
• In addition, there is a sense of community and in-house activities that don’t always need transport.

Cons: Experts and those with personal experience have expressed concern about the dangers of elderly in crowded homes. This being primarily due to the rise in spreadable diseases such as the coronavirus. See our policy.

Many patients express missing a home-like atmosphere. Noise, distractions and unfriendly relationships can cause them unneeded anxiety. 

Also, nursing homes can also be quite costly. Let us talk with you about our rates and how we make the process easy.

Conclusion

Lastly, the choice of an in-home caregiver or a nursing home is yours. That being, your budget, the severity of the patient’s mental health, physical condition of the patient, etc.. Family First Homecare of Siouxland really does put your family first and knows what it takes to make life enjoyable.