4.4(48 ratings)· Gulfport average: 3.9
1 / 5Families who left reviews mostly describe good matches with their caregivers and responsive management, while the agency also draws on Medicaid waiver funding and veterans' benefits to support in-home care. However, one detailed review raises serious concerns about theft, disrespectful treatment, and inconsistent staff vetting.
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A First Name Basis Home Care provides in-home care for older adults and individuals with special needs in Gulfport, Mississippi. The agency delivers professional caregiving services that allow clients to age in place within the comfort and familiarity of their own homes.
The agency offers a range of in-home care services including personal care, meal preparation, medication management, transportation, and companionship. A First Name Basis also serves intellectually or developmentally disabled adults and children, with caregivers building tailored daily plans around each client's specific needs. Many caregivers have developed long-term relationships with clients, reflecting the agency's philosophy of providing care on a personal, first-name basis.
A First Name Basis accepts nearly all Medicaid waiver and non-waiver programs for in-home care across Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Arkansas. The agency also accepts veterans' benefits, including the Aid & Attendance benefit for veterans and surviving spouses, as well as the VA's Respite Care benefit for in-home services.
The agency maintains a 24/7 support team and Care Managers available after hours for urgent needs. Full-time caregivers undergo rigorous vetting to ensure quality and reliability in service delivery.
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Help Me Choose4.4overall · 48 ratings combined
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Pamela Mitchell
Jun 2026
It a job the only i have is i started making 900 to barley making 400 not get mileage if I am it does show on my check stub . It pay some the bills my car note so i can work 435 month 250 in to week they have find other employment opportunities could not pay bill are gas money no they do not
Joan Enos
May 2026
We are very pleased with this company, the person they sent out is good my daughter and her get along good. Thank you
Lay Keys
May 2026
I love it so far, my client nice we get along everything great the managers are also good they tell you everything you need to know when you need help with anything or a question their there.
Dawn Sherman
Apr 2026
This place is garbage. They'll hire anyone, they will call you the second someone calls in, back to back, if you don't answer your phone at 6:30 in the morning. They send out ANYONE. We've been stolen from, loved one talked to like garbage, lied to, and I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY.
Bobbie jo Young
Mar 2026
I love A First Name Basis..it's a wonderful company to work for with plenty of hours for the employees who need them!!
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