1221 SW Yamhill
Suite 301
Portland, OR 97205
503/226-7079

Home Care Services

Highest Quality Services & Comprehensive Care
Our Lifeline Home Care program is designed to meet the needs of older adults and people with disabilities who wish to live as independently as possible for as long as possible in their home. Our program of in-home support starts with a comprehensive assessment and an individualized care plan.

Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Not only are our JFCS staff professionally trained and experienced in geriatrics, they are caring respectful and supportive as they work with you and your family to assess your individual needs. We are also there when your needs change to ensure that you have the proper supports you need to remain independent in your home.

Individualized Care Plan
We can create a unique plan for each senior that works in unison with family members, caregivers, physicians, mental health providers, and others involved in the older adult’s support system.

JFCS Home Care Services
We provide seniors and people with disabilities assistance in performing daily tasks around the house that include:

Light Housekeeping and Special Tasks
Our Lifeline specialists assist with laundry, cleaning the refrigerator, dusting, and taking out the garbage.

Errands and Shopping
Engage a Lifeline specialist to assist in running errands for you such as picking up dry cleaning and prescriptions, shopping for groceries, household supplies, personal items, a special birthday or holiday gift, or flowers to brighten a room. If you desire, you have the option going with the specialist to run your errands, or you may send them on their own.

Meal Preparation and Menu Planning
Plan a special meal, or simply ensure that you are eating well-balanced, healthy meals with the help of one of our Lifeline specialists. We can prepare meals in advance or on a daily basis. The Lifeline specialists can also help you plan your menus before your next shopping day.

Transportation
Lifeline specialists can arrange for transportation to and from medical appointments, social engagements, shopping and errands or visits to all of your desired locations.

Companionship
A lifeline companion can provide the personal connection and interaction that all of us need and which is vital for living healthy, productive lives.

Bill Paying
Leave the frustration of managing, paying and coordinating bill payments to a specialist at Lifeline. Not only can it simplify your life but it can also help seniors who are facing vision loss or other physical problems to read the fine print and keep vital services like utilities and telephones in working order.

Contact Us
To schedule an assessment or for more information please call Jack Honey, Program Director, VIP*SENIORS at 503-226-7079 x123

Top 10 Reasons to Choose JFCS Home Care for Your Aging Parents

1. We are able to take on "small" cases with limited service hours that other agencies would decline. So, even if you only need only a few hours once or twice a month, it’s no problem.

2. People often think of skilled nursing or personal care when they hear the words “home care.”. But if what your parents really need to maintain their independence is a little help with basic life tasks—transportation, cooking, cleaning, shopping, errands, bill paying—at affordable rates from people you can trust, JFCS is the perfect fit for their needs

3. Many older adults insist that they don’t need help, even when they really do. Our presence in the home, providing services like transportation, cooking or cleaning, allows even the most reluctant senior to become comfortable with receiving help in a gradual, positive way.

4. Our homecare assistants are mature, responsible, dedicated, and experienced. You can rely on them to do more than just deliver the same consistently excellent service each time. You can count on them to care about the people they serve and lookout for their wellbeing.

5. Our homecare assistants are provided with in-depth training and ongoing supervision and support that far exceed industry standards.

6. Because we’re not just a home care service, our assessment process takes into account not only home care needs, but other psychosocial issues. So, at no extra cost, you get an accurate reading on the full range of your parent’s practical, emotional and social needs.

7. Our home care assistants are knowledgeable about issues affecting the elderly and disabled communities, and trained to pick up on clues that there’s been a change in their clients’ needs or functional status. With JFCS on the job, you know there’s someone to keep an eye on the situation and report back about any changes right away.

8. We understand how important it is to keep you informed about how your parent is doing—whether you live across town or across the country—and will develop a communication schedule with you that provides the peace of mind you need.

9. Because JFCS is a social service agency, should the need arise, we can easily arrange for your parent to take advantage of services--like bereavement support and individual & family counseling—not readily available through most home care agencies.

10. By choosing JFCS home care, you get top-quality care at a great price and make it possible for JFCS to continue to provide services to low-income seniors and others in need throughout our community. That’s really socially-conscious investing!

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