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Home Care Services in Reno, Nevada
As a provider of home care services in Reno, Nevada, we want you to trust us with your personal care and home health needs. Learn who we are and what we stand for.
Home Care Services in Reno, Nevada
As a provider of home care services in Reno, Nevada, we want you to trust us with your personal care and home health needs. Learn who we are and what we stand for.
About Us – Lend a Hand Home Care
The founders, Reno residents, created Lend a Hand as the first non-medical home care agency in northern Nevada. Though ownership has changed, the mission to serve the growing Reno area community remains the same.
Under its new ownership, Lend a Hand Home Care seeks to provide unparalleled service and the highest quality of care. We do this by hiring the most qualified and professional caregivers while integrating technology that allows us to be responsive, proactive leaders who advocate for the well-being of greater Reno’s older adults and others who need in-home care services.
We emphasize recruiting and retaining team members who are passionate about personal growth and making a difference in their communities and in the lives of others, and we welcome creative ideas in how we deliver the most exceptional home care services in the area.
Forward-Thinking
As a local home care provider, we focus on forward-thinking care solutions that incorporate technology to streamline business processes and maintain strict compliance, allowing caregivers more time to focus on developing longstanding relationships with the clients we serve. Our goal is to provide education and services that encourage well-being and redefine what aging care can be.
We are also honored to have earned the distinctions of Best of Home Care – Provider of Choice and Best of Home Care – Employer of Choice by Home Care Pulse, an independent third-party satisfaction measurement and quality improvement firm that gathers feedback from our clients and caregivers to assess satisfaction levels in a variety of categories.
Our Mission & Vision
Built on the vision to develop longstanding community relationships and help clients age with support and dignity at home, Lend a Hand Home Care utilizes an individualized and dynamic approach to providing senior care.
We envision new and creative ways of viewing the aging process and are driven to provide aging education and care services that encourage engagement and fuel aging adults with a desire to continue enjoying the many opportunities in the northern region of Nevada.
Our mission is to improve the lives of clients, families, our team, and our community by delivering exceptional home care services and by committing to the highest standards of honesty, reliability, and transparency in all of our actions.
Leadership
Russ Graeff | Executive Director
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A naturally enthusiastic leader with a heart for people, Russ has worked in healthcare since 2019. Prior to that, he worked in the IT industry and also co-founded Bridgeway Christian Church in Rocklin, CA. Russ earned a Bachelor’s degree from Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA.
Rebecca Christner | Finance, Risk Manager
Through her close ties with her grandparents, Rebecca has realized how important it is for older adults to be able to stay connected, engage in reliable assistance, and enjoy a comfortable living environment in order to remain active and independent throughout the aging process.
Rachel Golden | Operations Manager
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As the Operations Manager at Lend A Hand, Rachel oversees daily activities and ensures individuals receive the care they need, using her background as a private caregiver and experience in customer service.
Dylan Buck | Scheduling Coordinator
Dylan, leveraging his caregiving experience, brings a valuable perspective to his role as Scheduling Coordinator at Lend A Hand, fostering team connections and relationships with caregiving professionals.
Jake Knight | Owner
A visionary and strategic business leader with a successful track record of founding, investing, and partnering in start-ups and small businesses, Jake is the owner of Lend a Hand and is motivated to make a positive impact in the greater Reno community.
Emily Anton-Leveck | Caregiver Advocate
With a passion for caregiving ignited at the age of 18, Emily now serves as the Caregiver Advocate at Lend A Hand, dedicated to ensuring every caregiver feels heard, valued, and supported.
Matt Bruback | Community Outreach Executive
As a seasoned Community Outreach Executive with 18 years of experience, Matt fosters impactful relationships with foundations, nonprofits, businesses, and families supporting children with special needs.
Together, the leadership team brings positivity, integrity, and a forward-thinking perspective to Lend a Hand Home Care and values strong relationships that consistently demonstrate a high level of care and a standard of quality that is paramount.
As a locally owned agency, Lend a Hand is a member of the HCAOA and PCAN (Personal Care Association of Nevada) and takes a proactive approach to care, providing education to the community on home care and aging issues, and encouraging seniors and their families to plan for aging care needs.
Our Care Team
Lend a Hand Home Care seeks to attract the highest quality of caregivers who are committed to making a difference in the lives of the older adults and the families we serve. Our care team is made up of professional, friendly, and knowledgeable caregivers who value the experiences and lifestyles of our clients and have extensive skills to meet a wide range of aging care needs.
Before joining our care team, each candidate must pass a four-step interview process and is screened with national-level background checks, including DMV, a ten-panel drug screening, a criminal check, and two-step TB testing. Our caregivers go through an additional 12 hours of training, developed and delivered in-house, for Alzheimer’s and dementia care.
Once employed by Lend a Hand, caregivers receive comprehensive onboarding and ongoing caregiver training, as well as access to an extensive library of caregiver training courses through Care Academy. This allows our clients and their loved ones to feel confident that they are in the hands of trained professionals.
To understand our client’s ongoing needs, opinions and concerns, Lend a Hand Home Care utilizes Home Care Pulse, a third-party satisfaction measurement firm, to collect unbiased reviews from our team. Based on those reviews, we have achieved the designation as a Best of Home Care – Employer of Choice, showcasing our commitment to an exceptional work environment for our care team, leading to the best possible care for our clients. Contact us to learn more about our care team.
Three essential questions to ask to ensure the company you choose has a strong set of core values:
- Communication– Will I be able to easily communicate with the personal attendant and have continued access to my case manager? This is the core of our approach. We believe that you should never feel there is a lack of control or communication with your personal attendant. For this reason, you are assigned a case manager who is always available.
- Integrity– Has a sense of trust been established? We believe this is the key to a comfortable relationship and the wellbeing of the client. That’s why we carefully screen all our personal attendants.
- Performance– Am I confident I will get the professional care promised and that there will be accountability and follow-up? Home care is dynamic; a family’s needs can change daily. You chose home care to allow your loved one to remain independent and retain their quality of life, not to endure more paperwork and problem-solving. We make a simple promise: we will be there for your family. If you’re not satisfied, we will work with you until you are.
We are committed to:
- recruiting, training, and retaining competent staff.
- valuing, supporting, recognizing, and appreciating our staff who are our greatest asset.
- providing a work environment that encourages personal enjoyment and enhances job satisfaction and performance through recognition and rewards.
- developing and maintaining positive relationships with the community, including local home care and healthcare personnel/organizations.
- conducting our business in an accountable and responsible manner.
- adhering to the professional code of ethics of the home care industry and applying continuous quality improvement measures throughout our agency.
Payment Options
Currently, Lend a Hand Home Care accepts the following payment options to cover the cost of services:
- Auto Pay
- ACH
- Credit Card
- Online Bill Pay
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Local Guardianship Services and Alzheimer’s Association
Frequently Asked Questions
When searching for home care solutions for a loved one, it’s natural to have a variety of questions.
At Lend a Hand Home Care, we are committed to helping older adults and their families make proactive and informed decisions about care. Below are answers to some of the home care questions we hear most frequently. Simply click on each question below to immediately discover the information you need.
Lend a Hand Home Care provides services in the Greater Reno area, which includes the following communities:
- Reno
- Northwest Reno
- South Reno
- Sparks
- Verdi
- Mogul
- Spanish Springs
- Sun Valley
- Hidden Valley
- Fernley
- Lawton
- Washoe County
- Carson City
- Windy Hills
- Somersett
Lend a Hand Home Care provides companionship, assistance with personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, general assistance and organization services. For a full list of the services we offer, please see Our Home Care Services page.
To arrange services with Lend a Hand Home Care, contact us at 775-322-8414 to schedule a phone consultation and then an in-home consultation. Once consultations have been completed, we create a care plan and work to match the client with a caregiver. Though we do our best to arrange services as soon as possible, service times may vary based on availability.
Currently, Lend a Hand Home Care accepts the following payment options to cover the cost of services:
- Auto Pay
- ACH
- Credit Card
- Online Bill Pay
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Local Guardianship Services and Alzheimer’s Association
Yes, Lend a Hand Home Care holds a Personal Care Agency License in good standing from the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (license #10277-PCS-2), and is bonded and insured.
Yes, Lend a Hand Home Care caregivers are covered under our Personal Care Agency License and bond. Additionally, Lend a Hand Home Care verifies that caregivers who transport clients also hold a valid driver’s license as well as current auto insurance.
Candidates who meet the requirements of Lend a Hand Home Care’s detailed job descriptions are carefully screened through a multi-step, multi-team interview process and are screened with an above-industry standard national criminal and DMV background check, an eleven-panel drug screen, a health physical, and a two-step TB test.
In addition to the extensive on-boarding training, mentoring and maintaining up-to-date credentials, Lend a Hand Home Care caregivers receive a minimum of eight training hours annually and have access to certifications and an extensive library of training content from Home Care Pulse/In The Know, a nationally-recognized caregiver training provider.
Currently, Lend a Hand Home Care provides care services for the Reno area aging community. For a full list of the communities we serve, please visit our Service Area page.
Yes, Lend a Hand Home Care partners with and provides services within facilities that seek outside caregivers. Our caregivers undergo additional training to serve in these communities.
Awards and Affiliations
Exceptional Care from an Exceptional Agency
Our goal is to provide education and services that encourage well-being and redefine what aging care can be.
We emphasize recruiting and retaining team members who are passionate about personal growth and making a difference in their communities and in the lives of others, and we welcome creative ideas to continue improving.
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In-Home Senior Care Services In Reno, Nevada, and Washoe County
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Fill Out Our Contact Form. We will follow up to answer your questions, address any concerns you may have, and make sure our services are the right fit for your needs.
In-Home Consultation. After reviewing your information, we’ll schedule a free, no-obligation in-home consultation to answer your questions and learn more about your specific care needs.
Care Plan Delivery. After meeting with you and learning about your care needs, we’ll customize a care plan and match you with one of our team members.