{"id":61,"date":"2025-11-28T15:27:31","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T15:27:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/preferhome.com\/locations\/northnashville\/?page_id=61"},"modified":"2026-02-13T16:58:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T16:58:52","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/preferhome.com\/locations\/knoxville\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"61\" class=\"elementor elementor-61\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-692771d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"692771d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80f9a3e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"80f9a3e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e57c041 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e57c041\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dedicated to keeping you in the home you love<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9bb7eb9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9bb7eb9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25d9f17 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"25d9f17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Preferred Care at Home\u2019s History<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b45951e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b45951e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8f1328 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e8f1328\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96f5f39 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"96f5f39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"58\" height=\"58\" src=\"https:\/\/preferhome.com\/locations\/knoxville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/11\/Mask-group-5.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-409\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h4 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">The First Agency<\/h4><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">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.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-635ec23 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"635ec23\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44a5496 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"44a5496\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"77\" height=\"58\" src=\"https:\/\/preferhome.com\/locations\/knoxville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/12\/nation.svg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-637\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h4 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Going Nationwide<\/h4><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">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.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61b4628 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"61b4628\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6072d28 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"6072d28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"53\" height=\"58\" src=\"https:\/\/preferhome.com\/locations\/knoxville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/12\/award.svg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-636\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h4 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Today and Tomorrow<\/h4><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">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.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfa74b8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cfa74b8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23c3ac5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"23c3ac5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Our Mission<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c693db elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8c693db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u201cFor many older people, home is everything. It\u2019s a window to the past, a safe haven for the present and the legacy they long to leave for the next generation.<br \/><br \/>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.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-757c856 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"757c856\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-388c537 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"388c537\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a209ddd elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a209ddd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Choose Us?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa1e648 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional 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21.159C9.88862 17.017 11.867 13.6066 14.1113 10.4059C16.5856 6.88034 19.3869 3.63325 22.5386 0.642365C22.7632 0.428862 22.9465 0.248777 22.9465 0.241352C22.9465 0.232069 22.8225 0.050127 22.7992 0.0259933C22.7956 0.0241356 22.6644 0.0983982 22.5063 0.191225Z\" fill=\"#A4C422\"><\/path><\/g><defs><clipPath id=\"clip0_2033_1126\"><rect width=\"23\" height=\"22\" fill=\"white\"><\/rect><\/clipPath><\/defs><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Singular focus: private home care<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"23\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 23 22\" fill=\"none\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_2033_1126)\"><path d=\"M22.5063 0.191225C20.616 1.31814 18.4795 2.93148 16.4706 4.75089C14.8516 6.21755 13.1248 7.98498 11.5256 9.81182C10.4223 11.0743 9.23276 12.5428 8.15823 13.9705C7.78448 14.468 6.81776 15.801 6.51409 16.241C6.35776 16.4675 6.27151 16.577 6.25354 16.5715C6.23917 16.5678 4.87175 15.7732 3.21682 14.8078L0.207058 13.0496L0.138777 13.1295C0.10284 13.174 0.0633083 13.2223 0.0543239 13.239C0.0381521 13.2687 0.293308 13.5769 6.79979 21.3725L7.32268 22H7.39456H7.46643L7.87432 21.159C9.88862 17.017 11.867 13.6066 14.1113 10.4059C16.5856 6.88034 19.3869 3.63325 22.5386 0.642365C22.7632 0.428862 22.9465 0.248777 22.9465 0.241352C22.9465 0.232069 22.8225 0.050127 22.7992 0.0259933C22.7956 0.0241356 22.6644 0.0983982 22.5063 0.191225Z\" fill=\"#A4C422\"><\/path><\/g><defs><clipPath id=\"clip0_2033_1126\"><rect width=\"23\" height=\"22\" fill=\"white\"><\/rect><\/clipPath><\/defs><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">No sales gimmicks or hidden fees<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span 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11.0743 9.23276 12.5428 8.15823 13.9705C7.78448 14.468 6.81776 15.801 6.51409 16.241C6.35776 16.4675 6.27151 16.577 6.25354 16.5715C6.23917 16.5678 4.87175 15.7732 3.21682 14.8078L0.207058 13.0496L0.138777 13.1295C0.10284 13.174 0.0633083 13.2223 0.0543239 13.239C0.0381521 13.2687 0.293308 13.5769 6.79979 21.3725L7.32268 22H7.39456H7.46643L7.87432 21.159C9.88862 17.017 11.867 13.6066 14.1113 10.4059C16.5856 6.88034 19.3869 3.63325 22.5386 0.642365C22.7632 0.428862 22.9465 0.248777 22.9465 0.241352C22.9465 0.232069 22.8225 0.050127 22.7992 0.0259933C22.7956 0.0241356 22.6644 0.0983982 22.5063 0.191225Z\" fill=\"#A4C422\"><\/path><\/g><defs><clipPath id=\"clip0_2033_1126\"><rect width=\"23\" height=\"22\" fill=\"white\"><\/rect><\/clipPath><\/defs><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Committed to dignity and independence<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li 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0.191225Z\" fill=\"#A4C422\"><\/path><\/g><defs><clipPath id=\"clip0_2033_1126\"><rect width=\"23\" height=\"22\" fill=\"white\"><\/rect><\/clipPath><\/defs><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Quality services at affordable prices<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-235a444 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"235a444\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-615aa5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"615aa5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/preferhome.com\/locations\/knoxville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/11\/Rectangle-130.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-124\" alt=\"\" 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data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7ab7c3 elementor-view-stacked elementor-shape-rounded elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"b7ab7c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ryan-siddons-6a11426a\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fab-linkedin\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 32H31.9C14.3 32 0 46.5 0 64.3v383.4C0 465.5 14.3 480 31.9 480H416c17.6 0 32-14.5 32-32.3V64.3c0-17.8-14.4-32.3-32-32.3zM135.4 416H69V202.2h66.5V416zm-33.2-243c-21.3 0-38.5-17.3-38.5-38.5S80.9 96 102.2 96c21.2 0 38.5 17.3 38.5 38.5 0 21.3-17.2 38.5-38.5 38.5zm282.1 243h-66.4V312c0-24.8-.5-56.7-34.5-56.7-34.6 0-39.9 27-39.9 54.9V416h-66.4V202.2h63.7v29.2h.9c8.9-16.8 30.6-34.5 62.9-34.5 67.2 0 79.7 44.3 79.7 101.9V416z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a2d6c6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5a2d6c6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f829f91 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f829f91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ryan Siddons<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74178fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"74178fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Ryan Siddons was born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee. After graduating from Farragut High School, he earned his marketing degree from Middle Tennessee State University. His passion for making a difference in the lives of seniors grew from personal experience watching home care companies fumble attempts at caring for his own grandparents.<\/p><p>Through those difficult moments, Ryan saw the need to provide reliable, compassionate, and affordable care to seniors like his grandparents. Years in customer service taught him what exceptional care truly requires. Today, Ryan is dedicated to providing the very best care, from one hour to 24 hours of support, so you can rest assured your loved one receives the quality services they need.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5824a7a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5824a7a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58f374e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"58f374e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f8c04c elementor-view-stacked elementor-shape-rounded elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"3f8c04c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/david-vick-54615696\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fab-linkedin\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 32H31.9C14.3 32 0 46.5 0 64.3v383.4C0 465.5 14.3 480 31.9 480H416c17.6 0 32-14.5 32-32.3V64.3c0-17.8-14.4-32.3-32-32.3zM135.4 416H69V202.2h66.5V416zm-33.2-243c-21.3 0-38.5-17.3-38.5-38.5S80.9 96 102.2 96c21.2 0 38.5 17.3 38.5 38.5 0 21.3-17.2 38.5-38.5 38.5zm282.1 243h-66.4V312c0-24.8-.5-56.7-34.5-56.7-34.6 0-39.9 27-39.9 54.9V416h-66.4V202.2h63.7v29.2h.9c8.9-16.8 30.6-34.5 62.9-34.5 67.2 0 79.7 44.3 79.7 101.9V416z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1b96f4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a1b96f4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-103f75d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"103f75d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">David Vick<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-613a97a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"613a97a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>David Vick was raised in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. After graduating from Gatlinburg Pittman High School, he earned his marketing degree from Middle Tennessee State University. Throughout his career in vacation and commercial real estate, volunteering remained his passion. When he discovered the opportunity to help seniors through Preferred Care at Home, he realized this was his true calling.<\/p><p>For David, there is no better mission than waking up each morning knowing he can make a positive difference in someone&#8217;s life. From one hour to round-the-clock care, David is committed to ensuring families receive reliable, compassionate, and affordable care. His dedication to quality services means your loved one gets the support they deserve.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bcd9af e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6bcd9af\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93bb478 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"93bb478\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c8e6ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8c8e6ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Award Winning\u00a0Senior 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data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Local Care Throughout Knoxville Communities<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-729c3e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"729c3e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Our office staff lives and works in Knoxville alongside the families we serve. When you call our Knoxville office, you reach neighbors who understand life in Knoxville.<\/p><p><strong>We Serve:<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03e2a09 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"03e2a09\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3351888 elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit location-space elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3351888\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul data-pm-slice=\"3 3 []\"><li><p>Andersonville<\/p><\/li><li><p>Bearden<\/p><\/li><li><p>Cedar Bluff<\/p><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/preferhome.com\/locations\/knoxville\/in-home-care-chattanooga-families-trust\/\">Chattanooga<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><p>Claxton<\/p><\/li><li><p>Clinton<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/preferhome.com\/locations\/knoxville\/farragut\/\">Farragut<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p>Fountain City<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/preferhome.com\/locations\/knoxville\/in-home-care-gatlinburg-families-trust\/\">Gatlinburg<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p>Halls<\/p><\/li><li><p>Hardin Valley<\/p><\/li><li><p>Harriman<\/p><\/li><li><p>South Knoxville<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8dbecb7 elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8dbecb7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul data-pm-slice=\"3 3 []\"><li><p>Kingston<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/preferhome.com\/locations\/knoxville\/in-home-care-knoxville-families-trust\/\">Knoxville<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p>Lake City<\/p><\/li><li><p>Norris<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/preferhome.com\/locations\/knoxville\/oak-ridge\/\">Oak Ridge<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p>Oliver Springs<\/p><\/li><li><p>Pigeon Forge<\/p><\/li><li><p>Powell<\/p><\/li><li><p>Rockwood<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/preferhome.com\/locations\/knoxville\/sevierville\/\">Sevierville<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p>Seymour<\/p><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/preferhome.com\/locations\/knoxville\/maryville\/\">Maryville<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d94e3ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"d94e3ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/preferhome.com\/locations\/knoxville\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Don't see your city? Get Care Now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e99b347 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e99b347\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc30df8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bc30df8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7cbcf2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c7cbcf2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-865b93f elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"865b93f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1400\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1400\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How much does in-home care cost in Knoxville? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M7 11H15M21 11C21 16.5228 16.5228 21 11 21C5.47715 21 1 16.5228 1 11C1 5.47715 5.47715 1 11 1C16.5228 1 21 5.47715 21 11Z\" stroke=\"#A4C422\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M11 7V15M7 11H15M21 11C21 16.5228 16.5228 21 11 21C5.47715 21 1 16.5228 1 11C1 5.47715 5.47715 1 11 1C16.5228 1 21 5.47715 21 11Z\" stroke=\"#A4C422\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1400\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-faea737 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"faea737\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1400\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abc45ba e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"abc45ba\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-661a986 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"661a986\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Home care costs in Knoxville vary based on the level of assistance needed and the number of hours of service. Companion and Homemaker Care for a few hours weekly costs less than 24-hour live-in care. We offer flexible scheduling, from one hour to around-the-clock support, so you can build a plan that fits your budget. Contact our Knoxville office for a personalized quote. We&#8217;ll discuss care options, including private insurance, veterans&#8217; benefits, and other resources, to make quality services accessible.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1401\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1401\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What makes Preferred Care at Home different from other Knoxville home care agencies? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M7 11H15M21 11C21 16.5228 16.5228 21 11 21C5.47715 21 1 16.5228 1 11C1 5.47715 5.47715 1 11 1C16.5228 1 21 5.47715 21 11Z\" stroke=\"#A4C422\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M11 7V15M7 11H15M21 11C21 16.5228 16.5228 21 11 21C5.47715 21 1 16.5228 1 11C1 5.47715 5.47715 1 11 1C16.5228 1 21 5.47715 21 11Z\" stroke=\"#A4C422\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1401\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd95a6e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bd95a6e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1401\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e41e5e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2e41e5e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-465979a elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"465979a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Three things set our caring services apart: our 7-step screening process, personality-based matching, and local ownership by Knoxville natives. We go further than most senior care companies when vetting qualified caregivers. Then we match experienced caregivers to clients based on personality and life experience, not just availability. Plus, David and Ryan live here in Knox County and are personally invested in every family we serve. This isn&#8217;t a distant corporate franchise. It&#8217;s neighbors caring for neighbors.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1402\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1402\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is Companion and Homemaker Care or personal care better for my parent? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M7 11H15M21 11C21 16.5228 16.5228 21 11 21C5.47715 21 1 16.5228 1 11C1 5.47715 5.47715 1 11 1C16.5228 1 21 5.47715 21 11Z\" stroke=\"#A4C422\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M11 7V15M7 11H15M21 11C21 16.5228 16.5228 21 11 21C5.47715 21 1 16.5228 1 11C1 5.47715 5.47715 1 11 1C16.5228 1 21 5.47715 21 11Z\" stroke=\"#A4C422\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1402\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92a195f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"92a195f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1402\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c48bbf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2c48bbf\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4db78b elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e4db78b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It depends on your loved one&#8217;s daily living needs. Companion and Homemaker Care focuses on social interaction, emotional support, light housekeeping, and meal preparation. It&#8217;s ideal for seniors who are physically capable but need help with household tasks or companionship. Personal care adds hands-on assistance with bathing, dressing, mobility, and personal needs. Many clients start with Companion and Homemaker Care and transition to personal care as health changes. We&#8217;ll help you assess the right fit.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1403\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1403\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How quickly can care begin in the Knoxville area? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M7 11H15M21 11C21 16.5228 16.5228 21 11 21C5.47715 21 1 16.5228 1 11C1 5.47715 5.47715 1 11 1C16.5228 1 21 5.47715 21 11Z\" stroke=\"#A4C422\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M11 7V15M7 11H15M21 11C21 16.5228 16.5228 21 11 21C5.47715 21 1 16.5228 1 11C1 5.47715 5.47715 1 11 1C16.5228 1 21 5.47715 21 11Z\" stroke=\"#A4C422\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1403\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-791f716 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"791f716\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1403\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1d5fc5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b1d5fc5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61d7e75 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"61d7e75\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We can often begin services within 24 to 48 hours of your initial consultation, depending on caregiver availability and complexity of needs. The process starts with a free phone call, followed by an in-home assessment where we meet your loved one, understand their routines, and develop a personalized care plan. We won&#8217;t rush the matching process because finding the right caregiver matters more than speed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1404\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1404\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How do I know if my parent actually needs home care services? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M7 11H15M21 11C21 16.5228 16.5228 21 11 21C5.47715 21 1 16.5228 1 11C1 5.47715 5.47715 1 11 1C16.5228 1 21 5.47715 21 11Z\" stroke=\"#A4C422\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M11 7V15M7 11H15M21 11C21 16.5228 16.5228 21 11 21C5.47715 21 1 16.5228 1 11C1 5.47715 5.47715 1 11 1C16.5228 1 21 5.47715 21 11Z\" stroke=\"#A4C422\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1404\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-efb5fe7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"efb5fe7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1404\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2eafeb4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2eafeb4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0809ec elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a0809ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Look for signs like missed medications, weight loss from skipped meals, a cluttered house, isolation from friends, or difficulty with bathing and dressing. If you&#8217;re calling daily to check in, rearranging your schedule for doctor appointments, or worrying constantly about falls, those are signals that daily assistance would help. Our free in-home assessment can help families evaluate whether it&#8217;s time for support.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1405\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1405\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Do your caregivers have training for dementia and Alzheimer's care? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M7 11H15M21 11C21 16.5228 16.5228 21 11 21C5.47715 21 1 16.5228 1 11C1 5.47715 5.47715 1 11 1C16.5228 1 21 5.47715 21 11Z\" stroke=\"#A4C422\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M11 7V15M7 11H15M21 11C21 16.5228 16.5228 21 11 21C5.47715 21 1 16.5228 1 11C1 5.47715 5.47715 1 11 1C16.5228 1 21 5.47715 21 11Z\" stroke=\"#A4C422\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1405\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90c1503 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"90c1503\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1405\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f50f8b8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f50f8b8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d0b3cb elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d0b3cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes. Our dementia care professionals are specially trained in memory support techniques, safety protocols, and meaningful engagement activities. They understand how to redirect anxiety, provide cognitive stimulation through conversation and activities, and maintain consistent routines that help patients feel secure. Preferred Care at Home has cared for hundreds of clients with memory loss across the nation, and we bring that expertise to every Knoxville family.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1406\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1406\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can you help after a hospital stay or surgery? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M7 11H15M21 11C21 16.5228 16.5228 21 11 21C5.47715 21 1 16.5228 1 11C1 5.47715 5.47715 1 11 1C16.5228 1 21 5.47715 21 11Z\" stroke=\"#A4C422\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M11 7V15M7 11H15M21 11C21 16.5228 16.5228 21 11 21C5.47715 21 1 16.5228 1 11C1 5.47715 5.47715 1 11 1C16.5228 1 21 5.47715 21 11Z\" stroke=\"#A4C422\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1406\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09a3f18 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"09a3f18\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1406\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2ec070 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b2ec070\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b261d81 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b261d81\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Absolutely. Our hospital-to-home transition care program is specifically designed for this. A specially trained professional guides you through discharge instructions and continues to provide regular home visits. You&#8217;ll receive support tracking medications, appointments, and symptoms through our secure portal. This specialized care helps prevent hospital readmissions, which affect one in five Medicare patients.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1407\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"8\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1407\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What if my parent doesn't get along with their caregiver? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M7 11H15M21 11C21 16.5228 16.5228 21 11 21C5.47715 21 1 16.5228 1 11C1 5.47715 5.47715 1 11 1C16.5228 1 21 5.47715 21 11Z\" stroke=\"#A4C422\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M11 7V15M7 11H15M21 11C21 16.5228 16.5228 21 11 21C5.47715 21 1 16.5228 1 11C1 5.47715 5.47715 1 11 1C16.5228 1 21 5.47715 21 11Z\" stroke=\"#A4C422\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1407\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10f55a2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"10f55a2\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1407\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0094d14 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0094d14\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9acc0b1 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9acc0b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Compatibility matters, which is why we invest heavily in personality matching from the start. But if it&#8217;s not working, tell our office staff immediately. We&#8217;ll promptly find a new caregiver who&#8217;s a better fit, no questions asked. Our mission is your loved one&#8217;s comfort and happiness, and that means being flexible when relationships need adjustment. Quality care depends on a genuine connection.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1408\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"9\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1408\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Does Medicare cover in-home care services? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M7 11H15M21 11C21 16.5228 16.5228 21 11 21C5.47715 21 1 16.5228 1 11C1 5.47715 5.47715 1 11 1C16.5228 1 21 5.47715 21 11Z\" stroke=\"#A4C422\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M11 7V15M7 11H15M21 11C21 16.5228 16.5228 21 11 21C5.47715 21 1 16.5228 1 11C1 5.47715 5.47715 1 11 1C16.5228 1 21 5.47715 21 11Z\" stroke=\"#A4C422\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1408\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce704aa e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ce704aa\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1408\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db5c831 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"db5c831\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5d3e38 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d5d3e38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Medicare covers skilled nursing and home health services under specific conditions, but typically doesn&#8217;t cover non-medical personal care or companion services. However, other care options exist: veterans may qualify for Aid and Attendance benefits, some private insurance plans include home care coverage, and long-term care insurance often applies. We&#8217;ll help families understand available resources to make quality services accessible and affordable.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1409\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"10\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1409\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How do you ensure caregiver quality and reliability? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M7 11H15M21 11C21 16.5228 16.5228 21 11 21C5.47715 21 1 16.5228 1 11C1 5.47715 5.47715 1 11 1C16.5228 1 21 5.47715 21 11Z\" stroke=\"#A4C422\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M11 7V15M7 11H15M21 11C21 16.5228 16.5228 21 11 21C5.47715 21 1 16.5228 1 11C1 5.47715 5.47715 1 11 1C16.5228 1 21 5.47715 21 11Z\" stroke=\"#A4C422\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1409\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-732228f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"732228f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1409\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32a2352 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"32a2352\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6505de4 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6505de4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Every caregiver passes our 7-step screening process, including criminal background checks, abuse registry verification, reference checks, and skills assessment. 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