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4.7 from 75 reviews
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Overall Review of Home Helpers - Dallas
differentiator5 reviews mention this
Care teams are matched carefully
Residents and families describe careful caregiver matching and clear follow-through on fit.
Several reviews highlight how the agency vets caregivers and works to align the caregiver to the person needing help. Families describe better continuity after finding the right fit, along with support during transitions. Reviewers also mention receiving an assessment early in the process, and office coordination that helps keep the plan moving.
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Alzheimer’s and dementia support
Reviews repeatedly mention strong support for dementia and Alzheimer’s needs at home.
Multiple reviewers describe care that feels tailored to cognitive decline, including dementia and Alzheimer’s. One reviewer credits a caregiver with supporting communication and adapting responsibilities as the condition progressed. Another describes confidence in the agency’s Alzheimer’s knowledge, while a separate review points to dementia support as a reason they chose the service.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Office and pay concerns
Some caregiver reviews report low pay, inconsistent work, and poor office responsiveness.
While many reviews are positive about care and communication, a few caregivers report problems with management. These comments include dissatisfaction with pay, weeks without assignments, and not getting responses when help is requested. Some reviews also describe an unorganized office experience when scheduling coverage or addressing concerns.
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Features
Transportation
Dallas Love (6 miles away)
Dallas-Fort Worth International (14 miles away)
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
Walgreens (1.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
Walgreens (2.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.8 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (1.1 miles)
Starbucks (4.6 miles)
Starbucks (5.1 miles)
Mimi's Star Cafe (5.9 miles)
Restaurants
Al Biernat's North (1.5 miles)
The Hideaway (2 miles)
Kenny's Wood Fired Grill (2.4 miles)
Ida Claire (2.5 miles)
Wingstop (2.7 miles)
The Mucky Duck Bar (2.9 miles)
Braum's (3.4 miles)
Places of Worship
Episcopal Church Of The Transfiguration (1.5 miles)
Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church (3 miles)
St Monica Catholic Church (3.7 miles)
Temple Emanu-El (4 miles)
Webb Chapel Church of Christ (4.2 miles)
Northway Christian Church (4.3 miles)
Cathedral of Hope (6.8 miles)
Parks
Addison Circle Park (2.9 miles)
R.P Brooks Park (5.1 miles)
Germany Park (5.6 miles)
Russell Creek Park (7.2 miles)
Physicians
Pediatric Associates of Dallas (3.5 miles)
Eye Care Associates (4.5 miles)
Eminent Medical Center (5.9 miles)
Plano Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center (6.4 miles)
The ENT & Allergy Centers of Texas (6.9 miles)
Hospitals
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas (3.8 miles)
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