Life Circle Home
Care Services – FAQs
Life Circle Home
Care Services – FAQs
At Life Circle, we provide trusted, professional home care services for seniors and patients across India. Our FAQs are designed to guide families through every aspect of home care – from choosing the right service, to understanding caregiver responsibilities, patient care, and safety.
Section 1: General Home Care Questions
What are the benefits of home care over an old age home?
Home care allows seniors to live in the comfort of their own home, surrounded by familiar spaces, family, and loved ones. Unlike old age homes, home care provides:
- One-on-one personalized attention
- Independence and dignity for seniors
- Support for dementia and bedridden patients in familiar surroundings
- Flexibility with family involvement, pets, and celebrations
- One-on-one personalized attention
Cost-effective solutions compared to long-term institutional care
How is Life Circle different from other home care service providers?
Life Circle ensures higher standards of care through:
- Trained, background-verified caregivers and nurses
- Dedicated Care Managers to supervise care
- Regular home visits and patient health reviews
- Transparent terms with no hidden charges
- Prompt caregiver replacement during absence or leave
- Access to medical support services and partnerships with global leaders
- Trained, background-verified caregivers and nurses
Why should I choose Life Circle for home care services?
Families prefer Life Circle because:
- We deliver team-based care (Caregivers, Nurses, Care Managers, and Coordinators)
- No fixed contracts or deposits – you only pay for services used
- Specialized support for dementia, stroke, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, bedridden patients, and chronic illness
- Proven experience – delivering 10,000+ days of care each month
- We deliver team-based care (Caregivers, Nurses, Care Managers, and Coordinators)
Strong global partnerships (e.g., Groupe SOS, France)
Section 2: Care Services Provided
What activities are carried out by a Caregiver (Home Attendant / CNA)?
Caregivers assist with:
- Bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting
- Feeding, including tube feeding support
- Mobility assistance and fall prevention
- Medication reminders
- Vital checks (temperature, BP, sugar level)
- Bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting
Cleaning patients’ rooms, basic food prep, and recreational activities
What activities are carried out by a Home Nurse?
Home Nurses provide clinical support such as:
- Injections and IV administration
- Wound dressing and catheter care
- Tracheostomy and oxygen administration
- Blood pressure and sugar monitoring
- Specialized nursing for critical patients
- Injections and IV administration
What kind of home care service should I choose – Live-in or Live-out?
- Live-in Care: Caregiver stays at the patient’s home round-the-clock (working 8 hours daily).
- Live-out Care: Caregiver comes daily for up to 10 hours but doesn’t stay overnight.
Your choice depends on the patient’s needs, level of supervision required, and family availability.
- Live-in Care: Caregiver stays at the patient’s home round-the-clock (working 8 hours daily).
Do you provide post-hospitalization care at home?
Yes, Life Circle provides post-surgical and recovery care at home. Services include wound management, mobility training, physiotherapy, diet monitoring, and emotional support – ensuring smooth transition from hospital to home.
Can Life Circle set up an ICU at home for critical patients?
Yes, our ICU-at-home service provides:
- Advanced equipment (ventilators, oxygen concentrators, monitors)
- Skilled nurses trained in ICU protocols
- 24×7 care monitoring under a physician’s guidance
- Advanced equipment (ventilators, oxygen concentrators, monitors)
Do you provide stroke rehabilitation and physiotherapy at home?
Yes, we provide rehabilitation and physiotherapy services to support stroke recovery, pain management, and mobility improvement. Experienced physiotherapists create personalized exercise plans at home.
Do you provide dementia care at home?
Yes, Life Circle has specialized dementia care programs including memory support, behavioral management, caregiver training, and emotional engagement to ensure quality of life for patients and families.
Do you provide doctor on call and physiotherapist services?
Yes, we arrange home visits by doctors and physiotherapists as well as online consultations with specialists (neurology, cardiology, pulmonology).
Do you provide medical equipment for rental or sale?Do you provide medical equipment for rental or sale?
Yes, we provide medical equipment on rent or sale (e.g., hospital beds, oxygen concentrators, BiPAP, wheelchairs). Our team also trains families on usage and safety.
Do you provide hourly home care service?
Yes, depending on caregiver availability, we provide hourly caregiving support for short-term needs or emergencies.
Do you provide medical equipment for rental or sale?Do you provide medical equipment for rental or sale?
Yes, we provide medical equipment on rent or sale (e.g., hospital beds, oxygen concentrators, BiPAP, wheelchairs). Our team also trains families on usage and safety.
Section 3: Process & Engagement
What is the process of engaging a caregiver from Life Circle?
- Requirement assessment by our Care Manager
- Matching with suitable caregiver profiles
- Client review and interview of selected caregiver
- Placement and preparation of a Patient Care Plan
Ongoing supervision and regular reviews
I am engaging a caregiver for the first time. What points should I discuss?
Discuss:
- Patient’s condition, mobility needs, diet, and daily routine
- Medication schedule and physiotherapy requirements
- Challenges the caregiver may face
- Specific needs (dementia, bedridden care, post-surgery care, etc.)
- Patient’s condition, mobility needs, diet, and daily routine
Section 4: Client Responsibilities
What are the client’s responsibilities while availing home care services?
Clients are expected to:
- Treat caregivers with dignity and respect
- Ensure patient safety and provide a safe workplace
- Provide food and accommodation for live-in caregivers
- Report misconduct or issues promptly
- Not misuse caregiver services beyond agreed care duties
- Register live-in caregiver with local police (for added security)
- Inform Life Circle if patient has infectious conditions (TB, HIV, Hepatitis)
- Treat caregivers with dignity and respect
Section 5: Pricing & Policies
Is Life Circle more expensive than local nursing agencies?
Not in the long run. Unlike local agencies, Life Circle offers:
- Trained and supervised caregivers
- Regular Care Manager home visits
- Transparent pricing with no hidden charges
- Trained and supervised caregivers
Verified and background-checked workers
This makes our services more reliable and cost-effective over time.
Section 6: Care Manager’s Role
What is the role of a Life Circle Care Manager?
- Supervises and trains caregivers
- Conducts home visits to review patient condition
- Provides guidance and motivation to caregivers
- Acts as the family’s first point of contact
- Ensures quality, continuity, and personalized care
- Supervises and trains caregivers
Section 7: Caregiver Background & Suitability
What is the age group and maturity level of caregivers?
Most caregivers are 20–25 years old and trained as Certified Nursing Assistants. They are compassionate, skilled, and service-oriented.
Do you provide female caregivers for male patients?
Yes, but we assign only senior female caregivers for such cases, ensuring safety and sensitivity.
Do you provide caregivers based on religion or caste?
No, our selection is based purely on skill, experience, and patient needs – not religion or caste.
Do you conduct COVID-19 tests before placement?
Yes, COVID-19 tests can be arranged before placement, at the client’s cost.
Do you provide uninterrupted long-term care with the same caregiver?
We strive for continuity, but in cases of leave or emergency, we provide prompt replacements.
What kind of background verification do you conduct for caregivers?
Every caregiver undergoes:
- Aadhaar & government ID verification
- Court record and police verification
- Reference checks
- Aadhaar & government ID verification
Bank account verification
