When it becomes difficult to manage daily tasks alone, asking for help takes courage. Preferred Care at Home provides compassionate caregivers who understand that home is more than a place. It’s where your memories have been made, and are still being created.
Preferred Care at Home has been helping seniors age in place with dignity since 1984. We bring over four decades of home health care services expertise to every client relationship, and we’re now in our third generation of family members working in home care. We serve families throughout Miami-Dade County with reliable care backed by a rigorous 7-step screening process for every caregiver.
What sets us apart is our commitment to making quality personal care affordable and accessible. We carefully match caregivers to clients based on personality and life experience, not just availability. Our Transparency Room technology gives families peace of mind by providing real-time updates, caregiver notes, and visit confirmations from anywhere.
Personal care assistance helps you maintain your dignity and independence while receiving hands-on support with activities of daily living. Our personal care services are customized to your individual needs, whether you need verbal reminders or comprehensive physical assistance.
We provide support services that range from light assistance to full hands-on care, always respecting your preferences and comfort level. Your caregiver becomes a trusted partner who knows your routine, understands your needs, and helps you maintain the highest quality of life possible at home.
Safe mobility support helps prevent falls and gives you confidence moving around your home. Our caregivers are trained in proper transfer techniques and understand how to assist with walking, using mobility aids, and moving between sitting and standing positions. This support is especially important in Miami Beach homes where stairs, tile floors, and tight spaces can create safety concerns for seniors.
We focus on maintaining your independence while ensuring your safety. Your caregiver provides just the right level of assistance so you can move through your daily activities with confidence.
Toileting and incontinence care is provided with the utmost dignity and compassion. We understand this is a sensitive area, and our caregivers are specially trained to provide discreet, respectful assistance that preserves your emotional well-being. In the warmth of Miami Beach, proper personal hygiene and skin care become even more important for comfort and health.
Your caregiver handles these intimate care needs with professionalism and genuine care, helping you feel comfortable and maintaining your dignity every step of the way.
Medication reminders help you stay on track with your prescriptions and maintain your health. Our caregivers provide verbal reminders at the right times, help organize pills, and can coordinate with family members about medication schedules. While we don’t administer medical care as a non-medical home care agency, we ensure you take your medications as prescribed by your doctor.
This reliable care gives both you and your loved one peace of mind, especially when managing multiple prescriptions becomes confusing or overwhelming.
Bathing assistance maintains your personal hygiene while respecting your privacy and preferences. Our compassionate caregivers help with showering or bathing, hair washing, dental care, and grooming. We help with whatever you need to feel fresh and comfortable. In Miami Beach’s tropical climate, staying clean and comfortable is essential for both health and quality of life.
We adapt our approach to your abilities and comfort level, whether you need full assistance or just someone nearby for safety. The goal is always to help you maintain your dignity while staying clean and comfortable at home.
We take a thoughtful, personalized approach to ensure your loved one receives the care they deserve.
Step 01
Free phone consultation to answer your questions with no obligation.
Step 02
We meet in your home to understand unique needs and routines.
Step 03
Creating a personalized plan addressing specific dementia needs.
Step 04
Selecting caregivers whose personality aligns with your loved one.
Step 05
Regular check-ins and access to our Transparency Room portal.
Many families in Miami Beach face unique challenges when aging parents need help at home. The combination of older housing stock, humid climate, and active senior population creates specific personal care needs that require local expertise and compassionate support.
Problem
Description
How We Help
Caregiver Burnout
Description
Family members providing care alone feel exhausted, stressed, and unable to maintain their own life and responsibilities while helping mom or dad.
How We Help
Our respite care gives family caregivers essential breaks while ensuring loved ones receive professional, reliable care. We’re there when you need us.
Problem
Unsafe Bathing Conditions
Description
Tile bathrooms with tubs become dangerous for seniors with mobility challenges, especially in humid conditions where surfaces stay slippery and falls risk increases.
How We Help
Our caregivers provide safe bathing assistance with proper techniques, ensuring dignity and safety during personal hygiene routines in your own home.
Problem
Medication Confusion
Description
Multiple prescriptions from different doctors create confusion about timing, dosage, and interactions, leading to missed doses or dangerous mistakes.
How We Help
We provide consistent medication reminders and tracking, coordinating with family members to ensure proper adherence to all prescriptions.
Problem
Social Isolation
Description
Living alone in Miami Beach after losing a spouse leads to loneliness, depression, and declining health as elderly people lose social connections and support.
How We Help
Our Companion and Homemaker Care provides daily social interaction, conversation, and emotional support that combats isolation and brings joy back to life.
Problem
Post-Hospital Recovery
Description
Returning home after a hospital stay feels overwhelming with wound care, physical therapy exercises, follow-up appointments, and new medications all to manage alone.
How We Help
Our transition care provides skilled nursing support and assistance during recovery, preventing hospital readmissions through proper care coordination.
Problem
Dementia Care Challenges
Description
Memory loss makes daily activities confusing and safety concerning, with families unsure how to provide appropriate care as cognitive decline progresses.
How We Help
Our specialized dementia and Alzheimer’s care includes trained caregivers who understand behavioral management and provide safe, compassionate support.
Our team lives and works in the South Florida communities we serve. When you contact us, you reach neighbors who understand Miami Beach.
We Serve:
Miami Beach
North Miami Beach
Miami
Personal care costs in Miami Beach typically range from $25-$35 per hour depending on the level of care needed, with live-in care offering more affordable 24-hour coverage at $250-$350 per day. Factors affecting cost include care complexity, hours needed, and caregiver qualifications. We provide free consultations and transparent pricing with no hidden fees, helping you find quality care that fits your budget and your loved one’s needs.
We’ve been providing home health services since 1984, over 40 years of proven experience, not just a number on a website. Our family-owned approach means founders still actively mentor our teams, and our rigorous 7-step screening process includes background checks, skills assessments, and personality evaluations. Plus, our Transparency Room technology gives families real-time access to caregiver notes, schedules, and updates. We match caregivers by personality and experience, ensuring consistency and genuine relationships between clients and compassionate caregivers.
Personal care focuses on non-medical support with activities of daily living like bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and light housekeeping, ideal when you need help managing daily tasks but don’t require medical care. Skilled nursing care involves licensed nurses providing medical services like wound care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Most seniors start with personal care, adding skilled nursing only when specific medical needs arise. Our assessment helps determine the right caregiver level for your individual needs and situation.
We can typically begin care within 2-3 days of your initial consultation, and in urgent situations following a hospital discharge, we’ve started care the same day. The timeline depends on caregiver availability, your schedule preferences, and the complexity of your personalized care plans. Our quick response comes from maintaining a team of experienced, pre-screened caregivers ready to match with new clients. We prioritize families who need immediate support while ensuring proper matching for long-term success and quality of life.
If you’re noticing your parent struggles with bathing, dressing, or meal preparation, or if you’re finding yourself exhausted from providing care while managing your own life, it’s time to consider support. Signs include missed medications, weight loss, declining hygiene, frequent falls, or social isolation. Many families wait too long, thinking they can manage, but bringing in a professional caregiver often improves everyone’s quality of life, reducing stress on family members while giving seniors better care and maintaining their dignity at home.
We provide continuous quality monitoring and support throughout your care journey. Our Transparency Room portal gives you 24/7 access to caregiver notes, visit confirmations, and direct communication channels. If you’re ever unsatisfied with any aspect of care, our team responds immediately to address concerns and make adjustments. We’re committed to caregiver consistency and will work with you to ensure the right personality match and care approach.
We provide comprehensive assistance with all daily living activities including bathing and grooming, dressing assistance, mobility and transfer support, toileting and incontinence care, medication reminders, and personal hygiene. Our services range from 1 hour of light assistance to 24-hour live-in care, customized to your specific needs. We also offer Companion and Homemaker Care for social interaction and homemaker care for household tasks. Each personalized care plan addresses your unique situation with the highest quality support.
Every caregiver undergoes our rigorous 7-step screening process including comprehensive background checks, criminal record verification, reference checks from previous employers, skills assessments for care competencies, personality evaluations for client matching, employment history review, and ongoing quality monitoring. We verify certifications for HHAs, CNAs, and skilled nursing staff. Our caregivers receive continuous training in dementia care, fall prevention, proper transfer techniques, and dignity-focused personal care. This commitment to the highest standards ensures you receive compassionate, professional support from the best caregiver for your needs.
Yes, through our Transparency Room portal, authorized family members receive 24/7 access to real-time caregiver schedules, detailed care notes after each visit, task completion tracking, voice messages from caregivers, and secure online communication. This technology provides peace of mind for adult children living in other cities or states, allowing them to stay connected to their loved one’s care without constant phone calls. You’ll always know when your caregiver arrives, what activities occurred, and how your parent is doing, bringing transparency and reducing stress for the whole family.
Our personalized care plans adjust as your needs evolve, whether that means adding more hours, incorporating new services like occupational therapy coordination, or transitioning from personal care to skilled nursing care. We conduct regular assessments and encourage open communication with families about changing needs. If you need temporary increase in support after an illness or surgery, we can provide interim healthcare coverage. Our flexible approach ensures you receive appropriate assistance at every stage, from light support maintaining independence to comprehensive 24-hour care as needs increase.
