As we age, the simple tasks we once took for granted can become overwhelming challenges. You or your loved one shouldn’t have to struggle alone with daily activities in your own home. Preferred Care at Home of Tucson understands that accepting help is difficult, but we’re here to support you with dignity, compassion, and the highest quality personal care services tailored to your unique needs.
Preferred Care at Home has served Tucson families since our founding in 1984. We’re not a corporate chain but a family-operated company now in our third generation of home care professionals. Our team brings decades of experience helping seniors age safely and comfortably in their own homes across Southern Arizona.
What makes us different is our commitment to affordable quality care. We understand that long-term care can be costly, which is why we’ve built our reputation on providing access to compassionate caregivers at fair prices. Plus, we don’t just send whoever’s available. We carefully match caregivers to your loved one based on personality and experience.
Our personal care services provide hands-on assistance with activities of daily living customized to each person’s needs in Tucson. Whether you need help a few hours a week or around-the-clock support, we’re there by your side. From verbal prompts and reminders to comprehensive physical assistance, we adapt to what you or your aging loved one truly needs.
We help with bathing and grooming, dressing assistance, mobility support, toileting and incontinence care, medication reminders, and personal hygiene. Our caregivers treat every person with respect and dignity, understanding that maintaining independence matters. You’ll work with the same dedicated caregiver who gets to know your preferences, routines, and personality.
Loneliness and isolation affect many older adults living at home in Tucson. Our companion care services provide meaningful social interaction and emotional support that goes beyond basic assistance. We understand that the feeling that no one cares can creep in, especially for those who’ve lost a spouse or live far from family.
Your companion caregiver becomes a trusted friend who provides conversation, accompanies you to appointments and community events, and participates in activities you enjoy. This emotional connection makes a real difference in your golden years. You’ll have someone who genuinely cares, who’s there to listen, and who helps you stay engaged with the world around you.
Keeping up with household tasks becomes harder as we age, but your home should remain a comfortable sanctuary. Our homemaker care services help you maintain a clean, safe, and organized living environment without the stress of doing it all yourself. We handle light housekeeping, meal preparation, grocery shopping, laundry, and errands so you can focus on enjoying life.
Tucson’s desert climate creates unique challenges with dust and allergens that require regular attention. Our caregivers understand local conditions and help keep your space healthy. You’ll have peace of mind knowing your home is well-maintained while preserving your independence and dignity.
Caring for someone with memory loss requires specialized knowledge, patience, and compassion. Our dementia and Alzheimer’s care services provide expert support for families facing cognitive decline. We help manage behavioral changes, ensure safety, and create structured routines that provide comfort and reduce confusion.
Our caregivers receive specialized training in dementia care techniques that maintain dignity while addressing the unique challenges of memory loss. You’ll have a consistent care team who understands your loved one’s history, preferences, and triggers. This continuity helps reduce anxiety and creates a sense of security for both the person receiving care and their family members.
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You’ll reach out to our Tucson office by phone or through our website, and we’ll respond quickly to schedule a personalized consultation. We listen carefully to understand your specific situation, care needs, and concerns.
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Our team visits your home to conduct a thorough assessment of care requirements and discuss preferences, routines, and goals. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and share what matters most to you and your family.
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We create a customized care plan that addresses your unique needs and can include any combination of our services. You maintain complete control over the plan, and we can adjust it anytime as needs change.
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We carefully match you with caregivers based on personality compatibility, experience, and your specific requirements. This thoughtful matching process ensures you’ll build a genuine connection with your care team.
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Once care starts, you’ll have access to our Transparency Room portal for real-time updates and communication. Our local team provides ongoing monitoring, and you can count on consistent, reliable support every step of the way.
Tucson’s unique desert environment and demographics create specific care challenges for older adults and their families. Here’s how we help address the most common concerns our community faces.
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Our homemaker care includes regular cleaning focused on dust control and maintaining healthy indoor air quality throughout your Tucson home.
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Bathing and Hygiene Assistance
Many seniors resist accepting help with personal hygiene despite struggling with balance, flexibility, or strength needed for safe bathing and grooming tasks.
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We provide compassionate bathing assistance that respects dignity while ensuring safety, with caregivers who understand the emotional sensitivity of personal care.
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Medication Scheduling
Complex medication schedules become confusing, leading to missed doses or dangerous errors that can result in hospital visits or health complications for older adults.
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Our caregivers provide reliable medication reminders and can coordinate with healthcare professionals to ensure your loved one takes prescriptions correctly and on time.
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Mobility Support
Difficulty with walking, transferring from bed to chair, or navigating stairs increases fall risk and limits independence for aging loved ones at home.
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We offer trained mobility assistance and transfer support that keeps seniors safe while encouraging as much independence as possible in daily tasks.
Preferred Care at Home serves families throughout Tucson and the surrounding Southern Arizona communities. Our local team provides quick response times and understands the unique needs of Arizona seniors.
We Serve:
Mount Lemmon
Tucson
Arizona City
Coolidge
Eloy
Florence
Red Rock
Casa Grande
Oracle
San Manuel
Marana
Vail
Green Valley
Huachuca City
Nogales
Patagonia
Saint David
Sonoita
Tubac
Rio Rico
Sahuarita
Personal care costs vary based on the level of assistance needed, hours of care per day, and specific services required. In Tucson, typical rates for in home care range from hourly services starting around $25-30 per hour to more affordable live-in care for 24-hour support. We offer free consultations to evaluate your needs and provide transparent pricing. Our focus on affordability means we’ll work with you to find a care plan that fits your budget without sacrificing the highest quality elder care.
We’re not a corporate franchise but a family-operated company with over 40 years of proven experience in home care. Our rigorous 7-step screening process ensures every caregiver meets the highest standards. We match caregivers to your loved one based on personality and experience, not just availability, which creates genuine connections and reduces turnover. Plus, our Transparency Room technology gives you real-time access to your loved one’s care plan and updates from anywhere, providing peace of mind for families throughout Southern Arizona and communities like Green Valley.
It depends on your specific care needs and goals. Personal care is best when you require hands-on assistance with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, or mobility support. Companion care focuses on social interaction, companionship, and light assistance with errands and activities. Many Tucson families combine both to address physical needs while also combating loneliness. During our consultation, our team of professionals will help you evaluate which option or combination makes sense so your aging loved one can live safely at home.
We can typically begin care in Tucson within days of your initial contact. The timeline depends on the complexity of your care needs and caregiver availability, but we prioritize quick response times for families throughout Tucson, AZ. Our process includes a consultation, in-home assessment, development of your loved one’s care plan, and caregiver matching. For urgent situations like hospital discharge planning or when family caregivers need immediate respite, we can often expedite the process to ensure you’re not left without support.
If you’re noticing your aging loved one struggling with daily tasks like bathing, getting dressed, preparing meals, or safely getting in and out of bed, it’s worth getting an assessment. Other signs include unexplained bruises from falls, weight loss from difficulty cooking, declining personal hygiene, or confusion with medications. If taking care of a family member has left you exhausted from caregiving duties, that’s also a clear indicator that professional in home care would help everyone involved.
While we don’t offer traditional warranties, we guarantee the highest quality through our rigorous screening of caregivers and ongoing training. If you’re ever unsatisfied with a caregiver, we’ll work quickly to find a better match for your loved one’s home and personality. Our Transparency Room portal provides ongoing communication and monitoring, allowing you to track care and speak with our team about any concerns in real-time. We view our relationship with clients as long-term partnerships and remain dedicated to adjusting your loved one’s care plan as needs evolve.
Personal care assistants can provide specialized care with a wide range of caregiving duties including bathing and showering, grooming and hygiene, dressing, helping you walk safely, mobility assistance, toileting and incontinence care, medication reminders, and light exercise. They also assist with nutrition by preparing healthy meals, ensuring proper hydration in Tucson’s desert heat, and helping with eating when needed. Every aspect of care is customized to your specific needs so you get exactly the support required for maintaining independence.
We take caregiver matching seriously because personality compatibility makes all the difference in quality elder care. During your assessment, we’ll ask about your loved one’s interests, routines, preferences, and personality. Then our team of professionals carefully reviews our caregivers to find someone with compatible experience and temperament who can provide specialized care for your situation. This thoughtful approach creates genuine connections and reduces the stress of constant caregiver changes. You’ll meet your matched caregiver before care begins to ensure the right fit.
Absolutely! Our transition care services specifically address the challenges seniors face after hospital discharge. Many readmissions happen because patients struggle to follow complex recovery instructions, manage medications correctly, or maintain proper nutrition at home. Our caregivers provide the hands-on support and monitoring that help your loved one live safely during recovery. They assist with mobility to reduce fall risk, ensure medication adherence, prepare nutritious meals, help you walk safely, and coordinate with healthcare professionals to keep recovery on track.
Look for an agency with proven experience in elder care, thorough caregiver screening processes, and a commitment to personality-based matching rather than just filling schedules. Ask about caregiver training, background checks, respite care options for family caregivers, and how they handle concerns or changes. It’s important to find professionals who offer flexible care plans that can adjust as needs change, including support during holidays when families gather. Our 40-year track record, family-operated approach, and focus on affordable quality care in Tucson set us apart from other providers.
