Home Helpers is a senior community in Midlothian, VA.
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13141 Rittenhouse Drive #217, Midlothian, VA 23112
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
4.8 from 21 reviews
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Overall Review of Home Helpers
common6 reviews mention this
Care plans feel individualized
Residents describe care that is tailored to the person’s needs rather than a one-size approach.
Several reviews say the team builds around the individual, including creating a care plan catered to the family member and using an individualized strategy for changing needs. People also mention matching a caregiver that feels like the right fit. Others describe the service as helping keep an aging parent safe while still supporting the family’s day-to-day routine.
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Staffing is responsive and coordinated
Families highlight responsiveness, daily updates, and flexibility with scheduling.
Reviewers repeatedly note that the office and caregivers stay on top of coverage and communicate with the family. One review describes consistent status updates until a primary caregiver was secured, while another credits the team with accommodating the family’s schedule. Multiple families also describe the team as attentive and responsive to what they needed right away.
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Caregiver matching builds trust
Residents point to caregiver matching and vetting that helps the whole experience feel trustworthy.
Many families say they were matched with caregivers who were kind, caring, and professional, and that the team works to get the right fit for both the patient and the caregiver. Reviews also mention the staff being well-vetted and trusted. A couple of comments describe first impressions as clean and professional, reinforcing that the team shows up prepared for in-home care.
common3 reviews mention this
Dementia support and night coverage
Multiple reviews connect the service to Alzheimer’s or dementia support and around-the-clock comfort.
Several reviewers describe using Home Helpers while their loved one was dealing with early onset Alzheimer’s or dementia. One family says the service provided companionship and kept their loved one comfortable through the night, plus extra care during the day. Another describes ongoing weekday and weekend support for a wheelchair-bound family member with dementia.
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Veteran benefits guidance stands out
Residents praise the team’s help identifying veteran benefits and resources.
A few reviews focus on veterans and spouses getting support navigating available medical assistance programs and funding sources. Families mention being connected to the right veteran resources to get the care they needed. One reviewer specifically highlights the owner’s knowledge of benefits programs for veterans and their families.
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Office and caregivers feel professional
Reviews consistently describe office staff and caregivers as professional, compassionate, and trustworthy.
Across reviews, residents and families describe the team as compassionate and caring, with staff who are friendly, honest, and professional. Some comments emphasize the demeanor of specific caregivers and the way families feel welcomed and supported. Others also contrast their experience with other agencies, saying Home Helpers stood out as better and worth recommending.
How we summarize
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Features
Transportation
Richmond International (19 miles away)
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
Kroger Pharmacy (0.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
Walgreens (1.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
Walgreens (2.5 miles)
Physicians
Kidmed (0.2 miles)
Virginia Oral & Facial Surgery (0.5 miles)
Advanced Allergy and Asthma of Virginia (0.6 miles)
Chippenham Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine PC (1.2 miles)
Woodlake Village Pediatrics (2.3 miles)
Midlothian Family Practice (2.4 miles)
VitalCare Family Practice (2.5 miles)
Theaters
Commonwealth 20 & Imax (0.6 miles)
Regal Westchester Commons (7.3 miles)
Restaurants
Chick-Fil-A (1.9 miles)
Little Caesars Pizza (3.4 miles)
The Grille at Magnolia Green (5.8 miles)
McDonald's (6 miles)
Dq Grill & Chill (6.3 miles)
Sports Page Bar & Grill (6.3 miles)
Sonic Drive-In (6.6 miles)
Parks
Rockwood Park (4 miles)
Pocahontas State Park (4.2 miles)
Charter Colony Playground (4.7 miles)
Clover Hill Athletic Complex (6.4 miles)
Huguenot Park (7.2 miles)
Reidelbach Park (8.3 miles)
Appomattox Game Club Preserve (10.7 miles)
Places of Worship
Central Baptist Church (4.3 miles)
New Life United Methodist Church (6.5 miles)
Tabernacle Divinity School (6.9 miles)
Parkway Baptist Church (7.1 miles)
St Edward's Church (8.3 miles)
Southern Baptist Convention (8.5 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (6.4 miles)
Panera Bread (7.5 miles)
Starbucks (7.5 miles)
Perk (9.2 miles)
Sweet Shop Donuts Cafe (10.8 miles)
Hospitals
CJW Medical Center (6.9 miles)
Bon Secours Richmond Health (7.2 miles)
Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center (10.9 miles)
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Richmond International (19 miles away)
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