Since 1984, Preferred Care at Home has been a beacon of hope for families seeking reliable and affordable care. It all started with a vision to offer a quality of service that would allow seniors to age in place with dignity and grace. Recognizing the need for compassionate caregivers who could provide assistance without breaking the bank, our founders established the first agency with a commitment to excellence that continues to drive us today.
In 2007, recognizing that the need for quality senior care was not limited to one community, Preferred Care at Home began its nationwide expansion. This growth allowed us to bring our unique philosophy of care to families across the country. By partnering with like-minded individuals who shared our passion for service, we were able to extend our reach while maintaining the personal touch that defined our very first agency.
Today, Preferred Care at Home stands as a testament to the enduring power of compassionate care. We remain dedicated to our founding principles, constantly innovating to meet the evolving needs of our clients. As we look to the future, our mission remains unchanged: to improve the quality of life for those we serve, safeguarding their independence and dignity in the home they love.
“For many older people, home is everything. It’s a window to the past, a safe haven for the present and the legacy they long to leave for the next generation.
Since 1984, the husband-and-wife founders of Preferred Care at Home have been helping seniors stay in their homes, happily and safely. Now a nationally franchised but still family-run business, Preferred Care at Home offers high-quality in-home care at affordable rates.”
I am Stacy Adams, Owner and Administrative Manager for Preferred Care at Home of Cape Coral & Fort Myers. I became involved with the company when my mother suffered a debilitating fall and wanted to recover at home. I was advised at that time that the current agencies available to her only covered 30 miles out from her rehabilitation unit–she resides 31 miles out. Finding a caregiver who would accept her dog as well, well, that was another matter. It was then I recognized the greater need for senior home care agencies.
As a previous EMT/ Emergency Medical and Police Dispatcher in my earlier career, I knew the importance of having quality and consistent in-home care. Discharging patients too soon without a support system was a recipe for disaster. For my mother, her home is everything, she did not want to leave it for a facility. I knew she would recover faster if she was in her own home. I did not live near her at the time of her fall and I was at a loss as to where to begin to fulfill her wishes. It was Prefered Care at Home that helped me head in the right direction.
It was this experience that opened my eyes to the need for quality care and my desire to be a part of the solution. I want to give families options for their senior loved one to stay in the home they love (and with their fur babies if they had them!). I want to offer reliable, compassionate, and affordable care to the elderly so they can live their lives with dignity and independence. I want to provide options for those who desperately need more options. These are the reasons I left my marketing management position in the hospitality industry to start my journey with Preferred Care at Home of Cape Coral & Fort Myers. Life has a lot of bumps in the road, my mission is to help smooth out some of those bumps.
Hello, I am Robert Adams Owner and Sales Administrator with Preferred Care at Home of Cape Coral and Fort Myers. I am a US Navy Persian Gulf War Veteran. My career started helping folks with diet and exercise in the Health Club Industry in California in 1989. I then worked as a Sales Executive in the automotive industry.
Post losing my best man from my wedding at age 39, my sister to a heart attack at age of 38 , and my mother to cancer, I began looking for a change of scenery. Life was short and meant to be lived to the fullest. I left for a job in the hospitality industry in St Thomas, Virgin Islands where I could enjoy the beauty and the water. I won top accolades for my sales and customer service consistently. I returned stateside just prior to two category 5 hurricanes hitting the island to assist my wife with her mother. She had suffered a debilitating fall and needed care. This was an eye-opening moment for our family.
Care providers were few and far and there was a real need to help people. My wife and I decided to relocate near her father in Fort Myers so we could help fill a need we found in the community. We had previous experience with Preferred Care through during her mother’s recovery and would have been lost without them. We decided to join the Preferred Care at Home Family. We look forward to servicing the community and offering quality affordable care while safeguarding our client’s independence and dignity.
Driven by Passion, Committed to Compassion
Quin’s commitment to quality senior care grew from personal experience. After watching his own parents navigate aging with cancer, stroke, and heart disease, he saw firsthand how the right caregiver transforms difficult seasons into manageable ones. A close friend’s struggle to find reliable care for her MS deepened his resolve. Today, Quin’s mission is connecting compassionate caregivers with seniors who deserve dignity, independence, and genuine companionship. When he learned about Preferred Care at Home, something woke up inside him: he could make a difference.
Richard discovered his calling at 14, working in an assisted living facility where relationships with residents gave him purpose during uncertain teenage years. After five years in the funeral industry helping families plan ahead, he recognized a gap: widows and widowers returning home alone, facing physical limitations without support. He wanted to own a business that truly helps people, and Preferred Care at Home was the answer. For Richard, this work is about facilitating meaningful connections that enrich both caregiver and client.
Experience, Compassion, and Commitment to Excellence
Office Manager & Logistics Coordinator
Licensed Practical Nurse
Transition Liaison
Since 1984, the founders of Preferred Care at Home have had the privilege of assisting clients improve their quality of life while still recognizing and maintaining their dignity and independence. Preferred Care at Home has continued this tradition by only referring the most reliable, compassionate, experienced and affordable caregivers to client’s homes or care facilities.
We understand that long-term care can be costly, which is why we have focused on building a reputation of offering access to quality services at affordable prices.
Ask about the wide range of non-medical services available from 1 to 24 hours per day to provide peace of mind for you or your loved one.
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We serve Lee County, including Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Estero, Bonita Springs, Lehigh Acres, San Carlos Park, Gateway, Iona, McGregor, and surrounding areas. Whether your loved one lives on the coast or inland, we’re here to help.
Everything from companionship and conversation to assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming. Caregivers help with meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, and transportation. We build care plans around individual needs, from light help with errands to comprehensive daily support.
While most of our clients are seniors, we also serve younger adults with disabilities, people recovering from surgery, and anyone who needs support living independently at home. Age isn’t the determining factor. Need is what matters.
We provide care wherever someone lives. Many Southwest Florida families bring us into assisted living facilities to provide extra attention beyond what the facility offers. We go where you need us, whether that’s a private home, retirement community, or assisted living residence.
Costs depend on how many hours you need and what type of care makes sense. We start with low rates and no long-term commitments. We’ll give you clear pricing so you can plan appropriately. Here’s helpful information about paying for home care.
Medicare typically doesn’t cover non-medical home care like companionship, homemaker services, or personal care assistance. It may cover skilled nursing if a physician orders it. We’ll help you understand what Medicare does and doesn’t pay for so you can explore other options.
Long-term care insurance often covers home care services. Check your policy benefits. If your loved one or their spouse served in the military, veteran benefits through Aid and Attendance can help considerably. Learn about Aid and Attendance benefits here. There are also community resources throughout Lee County many families don’t know exist.
Yes. Many Southwest Florida communities offer meal delivery, transportation assistance, and senior center programs at no cost. Explore free services for seniors to discover what’s available locally. These can supplement the care we provide.
We recruit only the most qualified and compassionate caregivers, then put them through our comprehensive 7-step screening process including background checks, reference verification, skills assessment, and personality evaluation. We promise to serve your loved one as if we were caring for our own family.
The same caregiver. We match based on personality and care needs, then maintain that relationship. Consistency builds trust and genuine connection. Your mother won’t face a parade of strangers. If your regular caregiver needs a day off, we arrange qualified backup, but constant turnover isn’t part of our approach.
Tell us immediately. We’ll find someone different. Personal chemistry matters tremendously, especially when someone is helping with intimate tasks. We want your loved one comfortable and happy.
We provide access to non-medical senior home care 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There are no minimum hours required. We work around your schedule, not the other way around.
Contact us by phone or through our website. We’ll discuss your situation, then schedule a complimentary in-home consultation at your convenience. There’s no obligation. We’ll assess needs, answer questions, and explain how we work. Think of it as getting acquainted before making any decisions.
We sit down together and talk through daily routines, challenges, and goals. We explain our services and pricing clearly and answer every question. The conversation typically takes about an hour. It’s relaxed and informative, not a sales pitch.
Usually within days. When families reach out, they often need help soon. We understand urgency and move as fast as we can to get the right caregiver in place.
No long-term commitments. We believe you should stay with us because the care is excellent, not because paperwork traps you. Needs change. We stay flexible.
We adjust the plan. Maybe you start with a few hours weekly and later need daily support. Maybe intensive help is needed after a hospital stay but then scales back during recovery. We adapt as situations evolve. Take this quiz if you’re unsure what level of care makes sense right now.
Hospital-to-home transitions are one of our key services. Coming home after hospitalization is overwhelming. Medications, follow-up appointments, rehabilitation exercises, diet changes. We provide transition care that guides recovery and helps prevent readmission. It makes a real difference.
Yes. Our caregivers receive specialized training for memory care. They understand how to communicate when memory fails, how to create calm environments, and how to maintain dignity as abilities decline. Many families across Cape Coral, Fort Myers, and surrounding communities trust us with loved ones facing cognitive challenges. Learn more about our dementia and Alzheimer’s care.
We provide compassionate support during life’s final chapter, working alongside hospice providers. We help with comfort care, offer companionship, and give exhausted family members respite. These are precious moments. We treat them with deep respect. Our end-of-life care services honor this sacred time.
Pride runs deep. Fear of losing independence is powerful. Sometimes starting small helps, like someone helping with housework or errands rather than personal care. Once trust builds, she may become more accepting. Our caregivers respect dignity while providing needed support. These fall prevention strategies might help you address safety without undermining independence.
Many adult children live elsewhere while parents remain in Florida. We use an online portal called the Family Room where you can access caregiver schedules, visit confirmations, daily notes, and updates from anywhere. Complete transparency is part of our commitment to keeping you connected. Learn about our Transparency of Care technology.
Hourly care means a caregiver comes for specific hours each day or week. Live-in care means a caregiver stays in the home 24/7, sleeping there and providing around-the-clock presence. Live-in care costs far less than paying hourly rates for 24-hour coverage. Learn about live-in care costs and how it compares to other options.
We plan ahead. Our caregivers help families prepare before hurricane season with disaster preparation, including securing supplies, filling prescriptions early, and creating evacuation plans if needed. During storms, we maintain communication and ensure your loved one stays safe and supported.
We’re a third-generation home care company with a proud history going back to 1984. Founded by a registered nurse who saw that older people simply wanted to stay home rather than move into nursing homes, that personal experience drives our commitment to helping your loved ones find the care and compassion they deserve. We treat every client as if they were our own family.
It means we believe home is everything to a senior. It’s a window to their past, a safe haven for the present, and a legacy for the future. Our mission since 1984 has been giving seniors the option to remain in their homes with dignity and independence intact. That’s what drives us every day across Lee County and Southwest Florida.
