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**Home care is non-medical care given by professionals who visit seniors in their homes and provide assistance for daily activities.**
According to AARP, 90 percent of seniors want to stay in their homes as long as possible. It’s completely normal for seniors to want to maintain their independence and age in the comfort of their own homes.
And many seniors are able to continue living on their own, they may just need help in a few different areas.
Home care allows them to do just that — seniors receive the assistance they need while still keeping the familiarity of their home and routines.
Here are just a few examples of the services Colonial Home Care provides:
* Hands-on assistance with showering or sponge bathing
* Help with personal grooming and hygiene
* Assistance with toileting and incontinence care
* Help getting dressed, undressed, and changed
* Physical assistance when standing, sitting and walking
* Transferring in and out of a wheelchair
* Turning and repositioning in bed
* Preparation of nutritious, home-cooked meals
* Domestic chores including light housekeeping, laundry, and linen changes
* Shopping, errands, and appointment escort
* Being a friend and companion
### Why Choose Home Care?
Home care has proven to be the best choice for many people. It can serve as a safe alternative to assisted living that allows your senior loved one to stay safe while still maintaining their independence.
Here are a few other benefits of home care:
* **Peace of mind:** Many families are trying to help care for their loved ones from another state. Our caregivers can be there to provide assistance when you can’t, giving you peace of mind and reassurance that your senior is safe.
* **Convenience:** Home care gives seniors the option to stay in their own homes, with their own things, while still ensuring that their medical needs are being met.
* **Higher quality of life:** An in-home caregiver can help your loved one prepare healthy meals, remind them to take their medication, and provide them with the social interaction they need.
* **Affordability:** It’s no secret that assisted living centers can be extremely pricey. Instead of buying a fixed package, we allow you to only pay for the services your senior actually needs.
At Colonial Home Care Services, we understand firsthand how important it is for family members to obtain dependable and trusted home care services for their loved ones.
We are a locally, family-owned and operated home care agency serving Orange, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Seal Beach, Brea, Huntington Beach, Anaheim, and Irvine, California.
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  Orange, CA 92867
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# About Colonial Home Care
Colonial Home Care has been established longer than any other privately owned and operated senior home care company in Orange County. With a reputation for providing quality and dependable services, Colonial takes pride in being a company with old-fashioned values. Our team truly cares about the well-being of our clients. And because we care as you do, you can consider us *“Next To Family”*.
Colonial Home Care’s Professional Management Team will make sure everything flows smoothly for you and your family. This includes: assessing your situation, scheduling according to your needs, ensuring the right Home Care Aide is provided and making sure things go the way you want and expect. Our Management Team has **over 50 years of combined experience** in providing excellent and dependable home care services.
## Our Management Team
!Catherina BertainaPresident
Catherina Bertaina founded Colonial Home Care Services in 1992. Having worked for another agency with less than ethical practices, she knew she had no choice but to start her own business in order to provide care with dignity and respect. “I feel these qualities are conveyed to our clients in the same way I interact with my family,” says Catherina. As a mother of 3, grandmother of 2, and primary caregiver for her 91-year-old Dad who has lived with her for nearly 9 years, Catherina says, “I was born to care for others.”
Colonial Home Care Services has been in business for nearly 30 years. Providing an excellent caliber of service is our ultimate goal. Contributing to the peace of mind of our clients and their families is only possible because we are a close-knit community of caregivers and administrative staff. At Colonial Home Care Services, we only hire state-certified, experienced, and well-trained employees to care for your loved ones.
!Carolina VelezBusiness Development & Community Outreach
Carolina Velez graduated from the University of California, Irvine, and is the Director of Business Development at Colonial Home Care Services. Her passion for serving others began in 2022 when she started volunteering with organizations that support veterans. Carolina coordinated birthday celebrations, drive-by parades, and worked closely with congressmen and women to ensure veterans received the recognition they deserved. Through interviewing over 15 veterans to preserve their stories and legacies, she developed a deep love for supporting the elderly and ensuring their lives are filled with dignity and respect. This work sparked her ongoing dedication to serving seniors of all backgrounds.
In her free time, Carolina enjoys reading, hiking, and sharing meals with close friends and family. Her experiences have fostered a strong commitment to enhancing the lives of seniors, and she is honored to continue this mission through her work at Colonial Home Care Services.
!Yesenia ChavezScheduling Coordinator
As Scheduling Coordinator, Yesenia is responsible for making sure our clients are properly staffed with the right caregiver and that both our clients and caregivers are happy with one another. Caregiving comes naturally to Yesenia, as a mother of 4 beautiful children (and one furry feline), Yesenia is always there to lend a listening ear and offer advice and support whenever she can.
She loves to exercise and live a healthy lifestyle and she is always encouraging those around her to do the same. Yesenia finds great enjoyment by being an advocate of both our caregivers and clients and she loves helping our clients by orchestrating the assistance our caring staff provides.
## State Licensing
All home care providers in the State of California are now required to be licensed by the Department of Social Services, Home Care Services Bureau. Licensing ensures a minimum standard of care and state oversight, for the protection of clients served. State licensing for home care requires the following:
* Livescan criminal background clearance through the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation for all employees
* Home Care Aides registered with the state
* Initial and annual training for Home Care Aides
* TB testing for Home Care Aides every two years
* General and Professional Liability Insurance coverage to $1,000,000 per occurrence, $3,000,000 aggregate
* Workers Compensation insurance to $1,000,000
* Surety bonding of at least $25,000
* Policies and procedures for elder abuse reporting
* Compliance with applicable labor laws
Several home care companies still operate without being licensed by the state, which is a violation of the law.  Licensing and its requirements are costly, and some companies attempt to skirt the law by classifying their workers as “Independent Contractors.”  Clients who receive care from an Independent Contractor-based company are put at significant risk for liabilities such as workplace injuries, payroll taxes, and more.
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## Call Us Today To Schedule a FREE In-Home Care Assessment
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When a loved one needs help at home, an often difficult and stressful situation can present itself to families. Whether help is needed because of a gradual loss of independence, a temporary health issue, or a sudden medical crisis, families who may already be juggling multiple responsibilities and obligations can be overwhelmed and unprepared to provide the kind of care their loved one needs and deserves.
## How Colonial Home Care Can Help
From personal care to activities of daily living, part-time or full-time, Colonial can help with a wide variety of needs.
## Comprehensive Hands-On Training
With an emphasis on having the most skilled Home Care Aides on our team, our training program is like no other.
## Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about home care with Colonial Home Care Services.
My mom’s needs are constantly changing. Are you flexible with your scheduling?2021-03-22T20:53:23+00:00
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Yes. We understand that things can change quickly, and only require a day’s notice to change a schedule.
What if we sign up for services, and then my father no longer needs help?2021-03-22T20:52:29+00:00
With Colonial, there is no long-term obligation for services. You can suspend or terminate services at any time.
Do you accept long term care insurance?2021-03-22T20:51:56+00:00
Absolutely. Every policy is different though, and we’re happy to discuss the details with you.
What if my father doesn’t like his Home Care Aide?2021-03-22T20:51:27+00:00
Personnel changes can be requested at any time, for any reason. We understand that a personality match is important too.
What makes Colonial Home Care different from other licensed home care providers?2021-03-22T20:50:54+00:00
Many things – our length of time in business, our unparalleled training curriculum, and our commitment to being next to family, to name a few. We welcome the opportunity to further discuss our services with you, please give us a call!
# Awards and Recognitions
Over our 25 years of service to the community, Colonial Home Care and our staff have been recognized through various awards and recognitions. We are proud to have earned and achieved the following:
2004 Caring Touch Award – Friends of Alzheimer’s Caregivers2021-03-26T16:11:54+00:00
2010 & 2011 Grassroots Advocacy Award – CAHSAH2024-03-21T19:20:49+00:00
2016 Legislative Advocacy Award – Home Care Association of America2021-03-26T16:03:16+00:00
2013 Small Business of the Year – Small Business Association2021-03-26T16:00:02+00:00
2014 Lois C. Lillick Award – CAHSAH2024-03-21T19:21:02+00:00
2021 Certificate of Membership – Home Care Association of America2024-03-14T18:40:37+00:00
2012 Small Business of the Year – Orange Chamber of Commerce2024-03-14T16:34:04+00:00
## What Our Clients Have To Say
> “The level of honesty and integrity was never in question. I really appreciate all the follow-up and helpfulness in a very stressful situation.”
**Lana L.**, Newport Beach
> “I hope every family has a resource like you to turn to in a time of need. Thanks for being there for us.”
**Diane M.**, Fullerton
> “My Dad received excellent care… If it weren’t for Colonial my dad would not have been able to remain in his home. Thank you for everything.”
**Laura F.**, Yorba Linda
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As a local, Orange County-based, family-owned, and operated senior care agency, we understand firsthand how important it is for family members to obtain dependable and trusted home care services for their loved ones.
At Colonial Home Care, your loved ones’ safety and well-being are our primary concern. We take great pride in carefully selecting and thoroughly screening our staff to ensure all of our caregivers have the skills, knowledge, experience, and personality fit required to be exceptional caregivers. In addition, all of our caregivers are bonded and insured for your protection.
We do our homework so you can feel good about who is caring for your loved one.
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