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Medicaid insurance accepted No cost to get started Screened & certified caregivers

Support Plus Personal Care is an independent Medicaid-certified home-care provider, not a government agency. The applicable government program determines eligibility, covered services, and service authorization. Support Plus does not determine government-benefit eligibility or submit benefit applications on behalf of the public.

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VA Caregiver Support Program Explained: PCAFC vs. PGCSS

Compare the VA's PCAFC and PGCSS caregiver programs and find links to current official VA information and resources.

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How to Pay for Home Care in Wisconsin

How to Pay for Home Care in Wisconsin: Medicaid, IRIS & VA Options

A clear guide to funding home care in Wisconsin — Medicaid, the IRIS program, VA benefits, Medicare, insurance, and private-pay strategies.

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Navigating Your Elderly Care Options

Navigating Your Elderly Care Options: A Comprehensive Guide for Families

Explore the full spectrum of elderly care options, from in-home support to assisted living. A clear roadmap from assessment to action.

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Home Care for Veterans

Home Care for Veterans: 5 Strategies to Make It Effective

Learn about practical veteran home care, official VA resources, care planning, and choosing a provider.

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What Is a PCW? Personal Care Worker

What Is a PCW? Becoming a Personal Care Worker and the Qualities That Matter

Personal Care Worker is one of the fastest-growing home care roles. Here is everything you need to know about the role, duties, and how to become one.

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Top 10 Questions to Ask a Home Care Agency

Top 10 Questions to Ask Any Home Care Agency Before Hiring

The right agency provides safe, compassionate, and reliable care. Ask these 10 essential questions before you sign anything.

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Aftercare at Home

Aftercare at Home: 5 Effective Ways to Ensure a Full Recovery

Coming home after a hospital stay is a relief -- but recovery is just beginning. Here are five practical ways to make sure it goes smoothly.

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In-Home Personal Care Hygiene Tips

In-Home Personal Care: 7 Hygiene Tips for Comfort and Dignity

Personal hygiene is more than cleanliness -- it is directly linked to health, comfort, self-esteem, and quality of life. Here are 7 essential tips.

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Effects of Caregiving on Family Caregivers

The Effects of Caregiving on Family Caregivers: What You Need to Know

Family caregivers are the backbone of home care, but caregiving takes a toll on physical health, mental well-being, relationships, and finances.

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Compassion in Caregiving

Compassion in Caregiving: 5 Key Benefits for Clients and Caregivers

Compassionate care leads to better health outcomes, faster recovery, and higher client satisfaction. It is the single most important home care quality.

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Home Care for Heart Failure

5 Home Care Practices for Heart Failure Patients

Heart failure patients can manage their condition effectively at home with the right care practices and professional support.

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Create a Home Care Plan

How to Create a Home Care Plan in 7 Easy Steps

A home care plan is the foundation of effective care at home. Follow these 7 steps to build one that works for your family.

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7 Personal Care Agency Services

7 Personal Care Agency Services That Support Independent Living

From bathing and mobility support to companionship and meal prep -- here are the 7 core services a quality personal care agency provides.

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Heat and Diabetes: 5 Ways to Stay Cool and Safe

Heat and Diabetes: 5 Ways to Stay Cool and Safe

The summer heat can be dangerous if you have diabetes. It can raise or lower your blood sugar, make you dehydrated, and increase your risk of heat-related illnesses. However, you ...

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Relieve the Heat: 7 Essential Summer Safety Tips for the Elderly

Relieve the Heat: 7 Essential Summer Safety Tips for the Elderly

Are you feeling uneasy about the summer heat? You're right to be concerned hot weather can increase your risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. On warm days, your body ...

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Preventing Falls and Fractures Through Bone Health: 5 Things to Know

Preventing Falls and Fractures Through Bone Health: 5 Things to Know

Did you know that as people get older, their bones become thinner and weaker? This makes them more at risk of falls and fractures. Surely you've heard that bone fractures ...

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Heat and Diabetes: 5 Ways to Stay Cool and Safe

Heat and Diabetes: 5 Ways to Stay Cool and Safe

The summer heat can be dangerous if you have diabetes. It can raise or lower your blood sugar, make you dehydrated, and increase your risk of heat-related illnesses. However, you ...

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Relieve the Heat: 7 Essential Summer Safety Tips for the Elderly

Relieve the Heat: 7 Essential Summer Safety Tips for the Elderly

Are you feeling uneasy about the summer heat? You're right to be concerned hot weather can increase your risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. On warm days, your body ...

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Personal Home Care Services for the Elderly: 5 Considerations

Personal Home Care Services for the Elderly: 5 Considerations

Older adults may face challenges in managing personal chores independently. This may be due to health issues or age-related changes. Good thing, personal home care services can come to their ...

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5 Great Benefits of Nutrition and Services for Seniors

5 Great Benefits of Nutrition and Services for Seniors

Nutrition plays a crucial role in maintaining your senior's health and well-being. They need nourishment as they age and as their bodies undergo changes. The gradual changes, like a decrease ...

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5 Incredible Hygiene Services Benefits

5 Incredible Hygiene Services Benefits

Personal hygiene helps your older loved one live a healthy, long life. That's why it's important to make it a priority in their daily care. You can lower their risk ...

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Families Across Wisconsin Trust Us With Their Loved Ones

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"The caregivers from Support Plus have been a blessing for our family. They're always on time, professional, and treat my mother with such respect and kindness."

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"After my hip surgery, I needed help at home but wanted to maintain my independence. Support Plus found the perfect balance of assistance without making me feel helpless."

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Getting Started Is Easier Than You Think

From your first call to your loved one's first care day, we handle everything.

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Medicaid insurance accepted No upfront costs No upfront costs to get started
Step 1

Book a Free Assessment

Tell us about your loved one's needs. No commitment, no cost, just a conversation to understand how we can help.

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Step 2

We Build a Personalized Care Plan

Our team works with you and your loved one's physician to design a care plan that fits their condition, schedule, and preferences.

Step 3

A Trusted Caregiver Is Matched and Services Begin

We match your loved one with a screened, certified caregiver and we monitor care quality every step of the way.

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Interested In Working As A Personal Care Worker (PCW)?

If you already care for a family member or friend, your situation may fit a Personal Care Worker role with Support Plus. Employment, paid hours, and service coverage depend on program eligibility, assessment, authorization, and agency hiring requirements.

Apply or Contact Us

Our team can explain the process, answer your questions, and help you understand the next steps.

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Why Families Choose Support Plus Personal Care

There are many care agencies in Wisconsin. Here's what makes us different.

Caregivers You Can Actually Trust

Every caregiver passes a full background check, reference check, competency test, and in-person interview before they ever enter your home.

Medicaid Accepted for Authorized Services

Support Plus accepts Medicaid for eligible clients when services are authorized. Coverage, approved services, hours, and out-of-pocket costs vary.

Care Plans Built Around Your Loved One

No two clients are the same. We collaborate with your physician to create a care plan tailored to your loved one's exact needs and daily routine.

A Business That Reflects Our Community

As a minority female-owned agency, we bring cultural sensitivity and lived experience to every care relationship because representation matters in caregiving too.

We Employ the People We Serve

We proudly provide employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities because inclusion isn't just a value, it's how we operate.

We Don't Just Place Caregivers and Leave

Our team conducts daily monitoring, regular assessments, and consistent reporting so you always know your loved one is in good hands.

Explore Our Home Care Services

Personal Care Services

Personal Care Services

Hands-on daily support with bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility, delivered with dignity and respect in the comfort of home.

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Supportive Care Services

Supportive Care Services

Help with meal preparation, reminders, grocery support, light housekeeping, and daily routines that make home life easier.

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Veterans Care Services

Veterans Care Services

Personalized home care for veterans, including daily support and provider-side coordination after services are authorized.

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Home Care Services

Home Care Services

Flexible non-medical care designed to help clients remain safe, independent, and supported in their own homes.

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Not sure which service is right for your situation? We'll help you understand your options and choose the right level of care.

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Home Care FAQs

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Question 1

Who Needs Home Care?

Home care can support adults who need assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, medication reminders, walking, eating, dressing, and mobility.

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Question 2

When Are Services Appropriate?

Home care can provide assistance with bathing, medication reminders, mobility, eating, dressing, and other daily routines.

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Question 3

What Makes Support Plus Personal Care Different from other Home Care Companies?

Support Plus Personal Care is a minority female-owned home-care agency in Mequon, Wisconsin, committed to personalized care. We prioritize diversity, employ individuals with disabilities, and provide ongoing monitoring, assessment, and reporting.

Personal Care Worker services can support people living with a range of physical, cognitive, and behavioral health conditions. Service intake considers the person's daily support needs, care plan, and any payer requirements.

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Question 4

What Type of Care Do You Provide?

At Support Plus Personal Care, we strive to be a place where our clients receive precisely what they need. Together, we'll collaborate to create a personalized care plan tailored to address your ADLs, considering both your condition and your primary physician's recommendations. For a comprehensive list of our services, please consult the following categories:

  • Supportive Care Services
  • Personal Care Services
  • VA Care
  • Home Care Services
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Question 5

How Are Your Personal Care Workers Screened?

The clients' safety and security is important to us which is why our personal care workers all undergo a hiring process. This will require them to fill out an application, pass a thorough background check, reference check, comprehensive training, and in-person interview before they are hired by Support Plus Personal Care.

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Question 6

How Much Does the Service Cost?

Support Plus accepts Medicaid for eligible clients when services are authorized. Coverage, approved services, hours, and out-of-pocket costs vary by individual circumstances and program requirements.

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Ready To Get Your Loved One The Care They Deserve?

Our team is here to answer your questions, walk you through your options, and help you take the next step, at your own pace, with no pressure.

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