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SerenityHC in Cleveland, Ohio

36 months ago

Hello everyone.

I have started a homecare agency in cleveland, ohio. It's been something I've wanted to do for many many years, and I finally have. But I'm having a few problems. The company has been launched, if you want to say that. I have 5 employees hired, I have a website, I have flyers, I have ads in the paper. But we just can't get any clients. I've heard alot of others complain about this problem, and I need to know how to over come it, and soon. If anyone could help, I'd be so grateful. My dream has come true, but now is seems to be falling apart. Some one, please help me. Thank you so so much.

Audrey,

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RN in Modesto, California

36 months ago

SerenityHC,
Is this an actual Medicare licensed home care with nurses, PT,OT, home health aides? Or is it a in home assistance program that doesn't provide medical care?

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SerenityHC in Cleveland, Ohio

36 months ago

RN in Modesto, California said: SerenityHC,
Is this an actual Medicare licensed home care with nurses, PT,OT, home health aides? Or is it a in home assistance program that doesn't provide medical care?

Presently, we only provide non-medical care. All of our employees are STNA's (state tested nurses aides.) Eventually, we do plan to provide medical care.

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RN in Modesto, California

36 months ago

Okay, my suggestion is that you go and find your clientele. In other words, you are going to have to go to senior apartment complexes, senior mobile home parks and talk to the managers about your service and provide them with information. I think you should also contact the local hospitals and rehabs and speak with the discharge planners or case managers asking if they have anyone that might need your services. Ask if they would give your brochures to any of their patient who requires assistance. I would check with them each week.

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RN in Modesto, California

36 months ago

How long have you been open?

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SerenityHC in Cleveland, Ohio

36 months ago

RN in Modesto, California said: Okay, my suggestion is that you go and find your clientele. In other words, you are going to have to go to senior apartment complexes, senior mobile home parks and talk to the managers about your service and provide them with information. I think you should also contact the local hospitals and rehabs and speak with the discharge planners or case managers asking if they have anyone that might need your services. Ask if they would give your brochures to any of their patient who requires assistance. I would check with them each week.

Thanks, those are great suggestions. Do you have anymore? Will we need to be certified to work with hospitals? And we've been open for about 6 months.

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RN in Modesto, California

36 months ago

You don't need to be certified to work with hospitals. There are many patients who need some sort of assistance at home. It is entirely up to the patient if they want to contact you, but the discharge planners or case managers are able to provide them with information.
Have you had any clients in the six months?

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RN in Modesto, California

36 months ago

Another suggestion might be to offer some sort of discount or initial drop in rates to your clients for signing on for a certain amount of time or hours. In this market you need to be competitive.

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SerenityHC in Cleveland, Ohio

36 months ago

RN in Modesto, California said: Another suggestion might be to offer some sort of discount or initial drop in rates to your clients for signing on for a certain amount of time or hours. In this market you need to be competitive.

Yes, I have tried that. Our prices are significantly lower than they will be once the company is more well known.

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athome in Cleveland, Ohio

34 months ago

Starting a non-medical company here in Cleveland and would like to discuss this business as we both grow. Bounce ideas off each other and celebrate our success when it occurs. If interested, let me know and we can email or call each other.

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HW in Cleveland, Ohio

34 months ago

athome in Cleveland, Ohio said: Starting a non-medical company here in Cleveland and would like to discuss this business as we both grow. Bounce ideas off each other and celebrate our success when it occurs. If interested, let me know and we can email or call each other.

I am a LPN in cleveland area looking to start a homecare agency. I am in the beginning phase and would like to share ideas/help each other as well. Let me know if this is something that is of interest to you. Hope to hear from you soon!

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athome in Cleveland, Ohio

34 months ago

Hi HW! Yes, of course interested. If you have any ideas on how we can "talk" without getting spammed by email let me know. Here's to entrepreneurship!!

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SerenityHC in Cleveland, Ohio

34 months ago

HW in Cleveland, Ohio said: I am a LPN in cleveland area looking to start a homecare agency. I am in the beginning phase and would like to share ideas/help each other as well. Let me know if this is something that is of interest to you. Hope to hear from you soon!

I know I'm responding late. But I'd love to share ideas. Let me know if your still interested. Thanks.

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ortho rn in Hamilton, Ohio

32 months ago

I am also thinking of starting an agency here for the oxford, millville, ross, southern preble county area. Actually it is myself and my sister who is an LPN. I currently work on the ortho floor in a hospital and have 5 years experience in long term care also. I would appreciate any help any of you can offer. Thank you!

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KIM in Cleveland, Ohio

30 months ago

SerenityHC in Cleveland, Ohio said: I know I'm responding late. But I'd love to share ideas. Let me know if your still interested. Thanks.

HI MY NAME IS KIM AND IM IN THE BEGINING PHASE OF STARTING MY HOMECARE BUSINESS IF YOU HAVE ANY INFO. THAT CAN HELP ME ALONG THE WAY ILL APRECIATED I HAVE'NT GOT ANY CLIENTS AS OF YET.

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manxx in Huntsville, Texas

30 months ago

Call blue cross blue sheild and medicare/medicade and ask for an application. On the application it will ask for certain numbers. you will have to go the various agencies and get these numbers but they are provider numbers and allow for a foundation to the next number needed until you are able to bill for services. Understand that nurses are not able to "provide" for services like doctors, but they can own a company which can bill for services. Also, you may need to get a DUNS number which takes about 10 minutes. I don't have the 800 phone number but look on line and you should find it under the listing of "DUNS."
GOD be with you in your endevors..

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kela in Gulfport, Mississippi

28 months ago

I am a LPN and I am interested in opening a homecare agency.I would like some information on how to bill medicare and medicaid for homecare services. Who should I contact for this information?

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Tom V. in Long Beach, Mississippi

28 months ago

Kela, (if this is the Kela that I re-united with in the Crawfish Hut lot tonight for the Cruisin' Parade. I may have some referrals that can help you. Email me at FordTruck92@gmail.com

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Tracy in Grand Prairie, Texas

28 months ago

I'm an LVN in grand prairie tx and am also looking to start a homecare agency. Please if anyone knows what is the most financially safe and economic way to star this business pls let me know. God bless u all....

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HW in Cleveland, Ohio

21 months ago

SerenityHC in Cleveland, Ohio said: I know I'm responding late. But I'd love to share ideas. Let me know if your still interested. Thanks.

I know I am replying late. I will still like to share ideas with each other and see what progress each has made towards our goals. Again I apologize for the late reply.

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HW in Cleveland, Ohio

21 months ago

athome in Cleveland, Ohio said: Hi HW! Yes, of course interested. If you have any ideas on how we can "talk" without getting spammed by email let me know. Here's to entrepreneurship!!

I know I am replying late. I will still like to share ideas with each other and see what progress each has made towards our goals. Again I apologize for the late reply.

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HW in Cleveland, Ohio

21 months ago

Hi all, I have been away for quite some time. For those who have replied to me as far as wanting to share ideas and help one another suceed with their goals of entrepreneurship/homecare. Please contact me. I look forward to hearing of all's progress so far.

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Shirley ELLISON in BRENTWOOD, New York

6 months ago

Hi, I own a non-medical home care companion agency in Long Island NY.I am looking for someone that have marking experience or someone who have experience working in home care agency and know how to gets clients,this person will earn a percentage of the clients they produce,If interested please email me at ellisonhcc@hotmail.com.

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Donna in Powell, Ohio

1 month ago

Hi everyone,
I am new to cleveland area. I am trying to be a private non agency provider. Can anyone give me info to do this?
Donna

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mamatick in Gwynn Oak, Maryland

1 month ago

Hi. am in looking forward to open a non-medical homecare in MD (Baltimore County). Will appreiciate it very much if anyone in the business will please help me with the guildeline. How to start.Thanx.

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ElderlyCare in Columbia, South Carolina

24 days ago

Hello all! I'm also looking to start a Non-Medical home care agency this year and would love to chit chat and bounce ideas around. I think this could potentially be great for us all to link up and help each other out. I'm located in SC. Please let me know if you're interesed!

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