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Visiting Angels Senior Home Care

426 5th St.

5(103 ratings)· Ames average: 4.8

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Quick Facts

Care setting
In-home care, clients remain in their own homes
Short-term coverage
Short-term respite care available for family breaks
Ownership
Single owner-operated agency led by Kari
Caregiver matching
Caregivers matched for consistency across visits

What Families Think

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Visiting Angels of Ames is an in-home caregiving agency rather than a residential facility, helping seniors stay in their own homes with everything from companionship to hospice-adjacent support. Family reviewers consistently praise the responsiveness of owner Kari and her staff, the quality of caregiver matches, and the peace of mind the service provides during stressful transitions. Most of the 105 Google reviews are five-star, with many describing caregivers who went well beyond basic duties.

What reviewers praise

  • Highly responsive owner and office staff
  • Caregivers described as compassionate and reliable
  • Consistent caregiver matching for familiarity
  • Flexible scheduling, including short-notice and respite coverage
  • Helped clients stay in their own homes longer
  • Strong communication with families about client status

What reviewers flag

  • No published pricing information available

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Visiting Angels Senior Home Care is a home care agency serving Ames, Iowa offering At-Home Care. Care is billed by the hour and no doctor's referral is needed. Amenities include Emergency Call System, Wheelchair Accessible and 24-Hour Staff. Families rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 103 reviews.

About Visiting Angels Senior Home Care

Visiting Angels is an in-home senior care provider serving Ames, Iowa, offering assisted living and independent living support. The service brings trained caregivers into clients' homes to assist with daily activities, appointments, household tasks, and medical needs ranging from non-medical support to hospice care.

Families consistently praise the responsiveness and personal attention they receive. The owner, Kari, is named repeatedly for stepping in during crises and going beyond standard care, one family noted she arrived within hours when they needed urgent hospice support. Caregivers are described as cheerful, trustworthy, and matched thoughtfully to clients' personalities; families value the effort to maintain consistency with the same caregiver. Communication with families is highlighted as a strength, with staff described as organized and willing to accommodate requests flexibly.

Reviewers emphasize the emotional support the team provides during vulnerable transitions, whether someone is recovering from injury, waiting for nursing home placement, or hoping to remain at home. One family wrote, "they strived for consistency with the same caregiver as possible." Staff training is noted as thorough, and rates are described as fair.

Visiting Angels holds a 5-star rating across 105 Google reviews, with families from varying circumstances, adult children coordinating care from a distance, seniors seeking assistance, and individuals needing temporary or longer-term support, all reporting similarly positive experiences.

Types of Care at Visiting Angels Senior Home Care

At-Home Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Medication Management

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Reviews of Visiting Angels Senior Home Care

5overall · 103 ratings combined

5★ on Google (103)

Lisa Andresen

Aug 2026

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Highly recommend for any needs you have!! From the initial visit consult to the actual home care everything was excellent! Everyone has been so helpful caring and certainly wanting to meet any needs I have. My assistant Gloria was excellent. Always making sure everything I wanted done was done and so cheerful and friendly each time she came<br>I highly recommend this service if you are needing home care and would not hesitate to use them again in the future if the need arises

Kaylee B

Jul 2026

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It was really informative and vary nice and energetic they stopped and asked if we had any questions at every stop people are vary nice

Moreticia Cox

Jul 2026

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Love the staff they are very kind and helpful I can't wait to work with them all 😊

Morticia Cox

Jul 2026

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Interview went well with Kay Kay and the orientation with Kari was awesome as well.

Pam Fritz

Jul 2026

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I have worked for Visiting Angels for 2 years. The owner, Kari, is one of the most hard working, caring individuals I have met. She takes time to make sure that the client and caregivers are the best fit for each other. You are in the best hands with them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Visiting Angels Senior Home Care offer?

Visiting Angels Senior Home Care offers At-Home Care.

Where is Visiting Angels Senior Home Care located?

Visiting Angels Senior Home Care is located at 426 5th St. in Ames, Iowa.

What do families say about Visiting Angels Senior Home Care?

Visiting Angels Senior Home Care carries a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 103 Google reviews. Visiting Angels of Ames is an in-home caregiving agency rather than a residential facility, helping seniors stay in their own homes with everything from companionship to hospice-adjacent support. Family reviewers consistently praise the responsiveness of owner Kari and her staff, the quality of caregiver matches, and the peace of mind the service provides during stressful transitions. 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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