Hillcrest Caring Companions

Hillcrest Caring Companions provides personalized in-home personal care and daily living support to aging adults in Bellevue, Iowa. The company offers flexible service options ranging from a few hours weekly to 24/7 assistance, delivering care in clients' homes, assisted living apartments, or retirement communities.

Services include support with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting, along with assistance designed to promote independence and enhance safety. The team can accommodate various scheduling needs, including overnight and weekend coverage with common shifts like 8 a.m.–noon, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., and 10 p.m.–7 a.m., as well as round-the-clock care for those requiring continuous assistance.

Hillcrest's caregiving staff includes Certified Nursing Assistants, Personal Care Aides, and Companion Specialists. Caregivers working with clients who have dementia receive specialized dementia training to enhance communication and consistency. The company carefully matches caregivers to clients based on personality, background, and individual needs to ensure trust and compatibility.

The company provides a digital platform for scheduling, communication, and care updates, allowing families to view caregiver profiles, check visit logs, message staff, and stay connected remotely. Hillcrest also collaborates with other Hillcrest services to support transitions between home care, rehabilitation, hospice, and skilled nursing as needed.

Through Nebraska's Medicaid Waiver program, Hillcrest can hire, train, and support family members as in-home caregivers, handling onboarding, training, scheduling, and ongoing supervision. This option is available for spouses, adult children, or relatives already assisting with daily routines and caregiving tasks.