A First Name Basis Home Care - Tupelo

A First Name Basis Home Care provides in-home care services for older adults and others with special needs in Tupelo, Mississippi. The agency's caregivers offer a range of services including personal care, meal preparation, medication management, transportation, and companionship, allowing clients to age in place within the comfort of their own homes.

The organization also serves intellectually and developmentally disabled adults and children, with caregivers trained to build genuine connections while attending to personal care and other needs as part of a tailored daily plan. Many caregivers have developed years-long relationships with clients, and the company emphasizes knowing clients on a first-name basis rather than as case numbers.

A First Name Basis accepts nearly all waiver and non-waiver Medicaid programs across Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Arkansas. The agency also accepts veterans' benefits, including the Aid & Attendance benefit for veterans and surviving spouses, and the VA's Respite Care benefit can be applied to in-home care services. The company operates with a 24/7 support team available after business hours.

The agency employs full-time caregivers who undergo rigorous training and screening. Care managers work to match clients with appropriate caregivers and remain accessible for consultation. The service model emphasizes reliability and prompt arrival of caregivers to clients' homes.