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Dorson Home Care Services, Inc

395 Pleasant Valley Way

4.2(14 ratings)· West Orange average: 4.2

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What Families Think

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Reviews of Dorson Home Care Services are mixed, with several families praising responsive, caring staff and reliable communication, while others describe serious problems with specific in-home aides and rude treatment during a staff training program.

What reviewers praise

  • Praised for professional, caring staff
  • Live person answers phone, no aggressive sales pitch
  • Consistent, reliable communication with families
  • One reviewer said caregiver went above and beyond

What reviewers flag

  • One report of aide theft, lost keys, and forged signature
  • One report of rude, dismissive instructors at a training session
  • One reviewer said agency was slow to address aide complaints

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Dorson Home Care Services, Inc is a home care agency serving West Orange, New Jersey offering At-Home Care. Care is billed by the hour and no doctor's referral is needed. Families rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 14 reviews.

About Dorson Home Care Services, Inc

Dorson Home Care Services, Inc is an at-home care agency serving West Orange, New Jersey. The agency provides visiting nurse and personal care services to elderly clients and their families.

Reviewers describe notably mixed experiences. Several families praised the professionalism and responsiveness of staff, with one noting "our caretaker was well-trained and went above and beyond to accommodate our needs." Another appreciated speaking directly to an informed live person rather than an automated system. However, other reviewers raised serious concerns about aide conduct, including issues with personal hygiene, forged signatures, and misplaced household items, as well as complaints about office staff demeanor and training program delays.

Types of Care at Dorson Home Care Services, Inc

At-Home Care

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Reviews of Dorson Home Care Services, Inc

4.2overall · 14 ratings combined

4.2★ on Google (14)

J N Mills

Dec 2024

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Had services for both my mom and I. When I complain about changing my Aide because she smelled of smoke and spoke her about smoking before coming into our apartment especially because my mom was now diagnosed of cancer they got upset and initially didn’t want to change her. One of the Aide forged my mother signature so she can get paid. Another aide misplaced the stove knob and anytime she would come and eat she will leave crumbs all over the carpet. She refused to give her phone number and said if we need to contact her, we need to go through the agency. Meanwhile, my mom sometimes would need to go to the hospital when she came and my mom wasn’t around she got upset but we couldn’t notify the agency wasn’t open to let her know that my mom was not feeling well so she went to the hospital. One of the workers that was sent there was pregnant and would just stay in the bathroom the entire time throwing up when I reported it They said they didn’t know she was pregnant and then they changed it with a Aide who lost our keys and stole from us. Last but not least they sent an Aide who will constantly come and want to charge her appliances in our house for 9 AM shift when I asked her. Why do you come here every morning charging your appliances aren’t you coming from Home? She then started to hide and look for ports in the house to charge that I would not notice. I feel the company should be careful of the people they hire. I hope they have improved.

Natasha Scott

Jul 2019

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Professional staff who made my family feel welcomed and cared for from the very first interaction. Communications was consistent and reliable and our caretaker was well-trained and went above and beyond to accommodate our needs! We had a wonderful experience with this agency.

S Browne

May 2016

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I enjoyed a very professional and informative training at the South Harrison location. The traing started on time, the instructor Sonia kept the group engaged. All of the attendees were given the opportunity to participate. I made wonderful professional contacts. I look forward to future training opportunities at Dorson.

tina Brown

Mar 2016

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This place as well as the Dorson Home health training on Harrison the people are rude. The teachers laugh at you when you are confused are or yell in your face. Saying What is this nonsense you are asking me.I had a trouble experience with all the ladies in the office. Not kind or pleasent people to deal with. Always late training started at 9 no ones comes until 9:30.. I think the teacher name is Rosa.. They only engage people from their country or culture..

Shekon Mirzza

Aug 2014

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Very patient and caring health care provider for elderly patients of ours. We like the fact that our questions are answered initially by an actual live person who is well informed - not an auto attendant with aggressive sales pitches. Good choice for visiting nurse service around West Orange.

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What types of care does Dorson Home Care Services, Inc offer?

Dorson Home Care Services, Inc offers At-Home Care.

Where is Dorson Home Care Services, Inc located?

Dorson Home Care Services, Inc is located at 395 Pleasant Valley Way in West Orange, New Jersey.

What do families say about Dorson Home Care Services, Inc?

Dorson Home Care Services, Inc carries a 4.2 out of 5 rating from 14 Google reviews. Reviews of Dorson Home Care Services are mixed, with several families praising responsive, caring staff and reliable communication, while others describe serious problems with specific in-home aides and rude treatment during a staff training program. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

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