Watching an elderly parent in Windermere manage errands along Wimbledon Court, medical appointments off the Highway 76 corridor, and daily living wears everyone down. A neighbor offers a ride here, a sibling calls there, and basic things like meals and medication reminders start slipping. Preferred Care at Home of Clarksville is a family-run, locally owned franchise providing non-medical in-home care across Windermere and Montgomery County, supporting the well-being of loved ones who want to stay home.
Preferred Care at Home of Clarksville is a locally owned franchise of a family-run brand founded in 1984, now in its third generation. Owners Quin Christensen and Richard Patterson serve Clarksville families and the wider Montgomery and Robertson County community from 1860 Wilma Rudolph Blvd. We operate under Tennessee Home Care License #L00000031791 and are HIPAA compliant.
Our caregivers go through a 7-step screening and are matched to your loved one by personality, not by who’s available, and if the fit isn’t right we replace them at no cost. The Transparency Room portal gives families real-time visibility into schedules and visit notes from anywhere, with no long-term contracts and no minimum hours.
Quality in-home care begins with the right caregiver match. Our comprehensive approach includes rigorous background checks and a thorough vetting process to ensure every caregiver on our team meets our high standards for compassion, reliability, and skill.
We take time to understand your loved one’s personality, preferences, and unique needs before thoughtfully matching them with a caregiver who shares compatible interests and values. Our consistent team approach means you’ll work with dedicated care professionals who provide ongoing education, regular supervision, and care plan adjustments as needs change.
Loneliness creeps in quickly for elderly parents living alone in Windermere, especially when adult children live out of state. Our Companion Care brings conversation, errands, and meaningful company into a day that has gone quiet—a compassionate caregiver matched to your loved one’s personality who shows up on a set schedule, joins them for everyday tasks, and offers steady emotional support.
When bathing, dressing, and moving safely through the house become hard, your parent needs hands-on assistance that protects their dignity. Our Personal Care covers grooming, mobility support, and daily activities, built around a customized care plan. Rates run $30 to $36 per hour with no minimum hours and no long-term contract.
The house gets ahead of an elderly parent quickly, and family caregivers carrying it alone hit a wall. Our Homemaker and Respite Care handles light housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, and errands while giving family a much-needed break—respite blocks scheduled around your week, from 4 hours up, with no minimum hours.
Cognitive decline changes the rules at home: the stove gets left on, the front door becomes a safety issue, and routine is the only thing holding the day together. Our Dementia Care brings caregivers trained in memory-care techniques who walk the home for hazards, support routines, and guide the family through what to expect next.
Alzheimer’s disease moves through stages, and each one needs a different presence in the home. Our Alzheimer’s Care gives a caregiver trained for the specific progression and behavioral shifts of the disease—and we hold continuity tight, with the same caregiver returning visit after visit because rotation makes Alzheimer’s harder for everyone.
Around-the-clock needs don’t have to mean moving into assisted living. Our 24-Hour Live-In Care keeps your loved one in their own home with continuous personal care, overnight presence, and someone there if something goes wrong—one consistent caregiver instead of a rotation, at a lower hourly cost than a facility for many Windermere families.
Step 01
You call us at (931) 272-2273 or send a message, and we respond quickly—usually within hours, and within 24 to 48 hours for urgent situations.
Step 02
We visit your loved one’s home for a free, no-obligation consultation about specific needs and routines, then build a personalized care plan with full family input and no hidden fees.
Step 03
We match your loved one to a caregiver based on personality and experience, not just who is open.
Step 04
Care usually starts within days, and you watch daily routines through the Transparency Room portal anytime for peace of mind.
From the Windermere subdivision through Montgomery County and into Robertson County, we serve families across the wider Clarksville community.
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Hello! I’m Richard Patterson, and for the last eight years, I have had the absolute blessing of leading Preferred Care at Home here in Tennessee. When I first stepped into this role, my goal was simple but ambitious: to set a new high standard for senior care in our community. Today, I am more involved than ever, personally ensuring that we continue to provide life-changing care to seniors and meaningful, supportive employment to our incredible caregivers. As a resident of Sumner County, this mission is personal to me. My wife and I are raising our four children (ages 6 to 13) right here in the heart of our community, where we also homeschool them. When I’m not at the helm of the business, you’ll likely find me enjoying the beauty of our local area—whether I’m playing a match of pickleball in Hendersonville, cycling along the scenic country roads of Sumner County, or clearing my head with a run on the White House Greenway. At Preferred Care at Home, we understand that looking for in-home care can be a stressful and even scary experience for families. My family and I want you to know that you aren’t alone. We are here to offer a calm, professional, and compassionate hand to guide you through this new phase of life, ensuring your loved ones can stay safe and comfortable in the place they love most—home.
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.
Yes—Preferred Care at Home of Clarksville provides non-medical in-home care throughout the Windermere subdivision and the wider Clarksville and Montgomery County area, serving households across the Highway 76 corridor every day. Call (931) 272-2273 to schedule a free in-home consultation, with no obligation and no long-term contract.
Companion care, personal care, respite care, dementia and Alzheimer’s support, plus veteran care and 24-hour live-in care. Most families start with a few scheduled hours of companion or personal care, then scale up to live-in or specialized dementia support as needs change. We also assist with Parkinson’s care.
You call, we visit for a free in-home consultation, we build a personalized care plan, match a caregiver by personality, and care usually starts within days—often within 24 to 48 hours for urgent situations. The Transparency Room portal then lets you check schedules and visit notes anytime.
Companion care fits social, household, and errand support; personal care fits hands-on help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility. The deciding factor is whether your loved one needs another person’s hands to do daily activities safely. Many families layer both, and we help sort it out during the consultation.
Yes—care can begin with a few scheduled hours per week, with no minimum and no long-term contracts. Some families start with two visits a week for companion care and meal prep, then add hours as needs grow. Plans flex up and down without penalty.
In-home care in the Clarksville area starts around $30 to $36 per hour for personal care, with live-in care offering better per-hour value for around-the-clock needs. There are no long-term contracts and no minimum hours, and the free consultation produces a written, itemized estimate.
