*Another* home care agency startup.

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,

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?

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.

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.

How long have you been open?

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!!

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.

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!

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.

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..

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?

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

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....