In-home care covers two different things that families often conflate. Non-medical home care is help with daily activities, companionship and household tasks. Home health is clinical care ordered by a physician and delivered by licensed staff.
We list 3 verified in-home care options serving the Fountain Square area.
What to watch for with in-home care near Fountain Square
- Non-medical home care is generally private pay. Medicare does not cover it. Get your state's CareScout non-medical caregiver hourly median.
- Medicare-covered home health is intermittent and skilled — nursing visits, physical therapy — not a caregiver who stays with your parent.
Verified in-home care serving Fountain Square
| Community | Care type | Address | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoosier Village | Independent Living | 9891 Purple Plum Lane Indianapolis, OH 46268 | Marion |
| Amedisys Home Health Care | Home Health & Home Care | 10475 Crosspoint Blvd, Suite 105 Indianapolis, OH 46256 | Marion |
| Compassus Indianapolis | Hospice | 8450 North Payne Road, Suite 100 Indianapolis, OH 46268 | Marion |
Fountain Square specifically
Families searching from Fountain Square are close to both downtown's hospital campuses and the south-side facilities near Garfield Park.
Visit twice, at different hours
A scheduled mid-morning tour and an unannounced 7 p.m. drop-in can look like two different buildings. Evening and overnight are when staffing thins and when families are most often surprised.
Eat a meal there. Talk to a resident's family member in the parking lot rather than one the community introduces you to.
