Overall Review of Home Instead - Erie, PA
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29 reviews mention this
Caring caregivers and responsive staff
Families consistently describe caregivers and office staff as compassionate, courteous, and responsive.
Across the reviews, residents and families praise the care team for being attentive, kind, and competent. Several note quick responses when concerns came up, along with help coordinating schedules and managing day-to-day needs. Many reviewers also describe clear, respectful communication from both caregivers and office staff.
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14 reviews mention this
Caregiver matching and flexible scheduling
Care plans are often described as personalized through matching and flexible scheduling.
A recurring theme is that the right caregiver match matters, and multiple reviewers say Home Instead worked to align caregivers with changing needs. Reviews also frequently mention flexibility when appointments changed and support for handling transportation to medical visits. For families managing care from a distance, reviewers describe scheduling help and ongoing coordination as a key part of the experience.
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7 reviews mention this
In-home support to stay home longer
Many families say the support helped them keep loved ones at home.
Several reviews describe using Home Instead to provide care at home rather than moving directly to a facility. One reviewer says they were able to keep their mother at home for an extended period, including after Alzheimer’s care needs increased. Another notes that, with the help and support received, they would have ended up in a nursing home otherwise.
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3 reviews mention this
Serious concerns about trust
A small set of reviews raise serious concerns about caregiver trust and handling of money.
A few reviewers report experiences that they describe as misuse or inappropriate handling of finances, along with failures to address their reports. Others describe problems with caregiver conduct and being unhappy with how requests for changes were handled. These accounts are serious and should be considered alongside the much more positive reviews.
How we summarize
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Nearby Places of Interest
This area of Erie, Pennsylvania offers a variety of healthcare options with several family practices and pharmacies located within close proximity. The hospitals nearby include Upmc Hamot for any medical emergencies. There are also multiple dining options such as fast food chains like Burger King and McDonald's, as well as sit-down restaurants like Applebee's and Valerio's Italian Restaurant. For entertainment, there is a movie theater, Tinseltown USA, and parks like Presque Isle State Park and Victory Park for outdoor activities. Transportation is easily accessible with a car rental service nearby and the Erie International Airport just 2 miles away. Additionally, there are several cafes including Starbucks and Panera Bread for socializing or enjoying a cup of coffee.
Physicians
- Forest Hills Family Practice (0 miles)
- Westminster Family Practice (0.7 miles)
- Jeffrey D Kim, DO (1.3 miles)
- R W Petruso Hearing & Adlgy (1.8 miles)
- Kenneth R Mink (1.8 miles)
- Dominic M Sciamanda DO (2 miles)
- Mch Professional Arts Building (2 miles)
Pharmacies
- CVS Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
- Lakeshore Isotopes (1.6 miles)
- Pharmacy Innovations (1.7 miles)
- Southern Tier Home Infusion (1.7 miles)
- CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
- Wegmans (2.3 miles)
- Rite Aid (2.5 miles)
Hospitals
- Upmc Hamot (1.1 miles)
- Millcreek Community Hospital (2.8 miles)
Restaurants
- Burger King (1.2 miles)
- Long John Silver's (1.3 miles)
- Arby's (1.3 miles)
- McDonald's (1.4 miles)
- U Pick 6 Public House (1.7 miles)
- Valerio's Italian Restaurant (1.8 miles)
- Applebee's (1.9 miles)
Transportation
- Budget Rent A Car (1.9 miles)
- Erie International Airport (ERI) (2 miles)
Cafes
- Starbucks (2.4 miles)
- Starbucks (2.4 miles)
- Market Café (2.8 miles)
- Starbucks (2.9 miles)
- Tim Hortons (3.1 miles)
- Panera Bread (3.2 miles)
- Panera Bread (3.5 miles)
Parks
- Presque Isle State Park (2.7 miles)
- Victory Park (2.9 miles)
Theaters
- Tinseltown USA (3.1 miles)
Erie International (2 miles away)
Helpful, accommodating staff; pleasant, spacious apartments; and a wide range of on-site activities.
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