Why Hire a Homecare Agency When I Can Just Do It Myself?

In the era of “Do It Yourself” (DIY), it’s tempting to wonder:

“Why can’t I just hire my neighbor’s kid to help with my mom’s care?”

On the surface, it sounds appealing: cheaper, simpler, more personal.

But let’s break it down carefully.

Because while you may save some upfront costs, the hidden risks to your finances, your safety, and your loved one’s wellbeing are real and significant. Don’t believe me?

Let’s take a quick behind-the-scenes tour of what a homecare agency like Safeway actually does to protect you.

Shhh, follow me…

When you hire an agency in Minnesota, you’re not just hiring a person, you’re hiring a system of protection.

At Safeway Home Healthcare, based in Roseville, we invest heavily behind the scenes.

Meet Ashwini, our superhero HR specialist, who carefully crafts job postings, screens candidates for alignment with our vision and mission, interviews for cultural fit, and runs thorough background checks.

Once hired, our staff undergo extensive training in dementia care, HIPAA compliance, bloodborne pathogens, CPR, and more, state-mandated and above. We also handle employee benefits, payroll taxes, and compliance with Minnesota labor laws so you don’t have to.

Meet Shyam, our Billing and IT manager. He ensures that field staff are paid correctly and on time, and that client billing remains transparent and accurate.

Then there’s Sarah, Maria, Asma, and Roy, our department managers who create and oversee individualized care plans, monitor quality control, handle scheduling, and meet emergency staffing needs.

Finally, meet Bereket, Safeway’s Operations Manager, who makes sure that we carry full insurance coverage to protect both workers and clients. Because accidents can happen and when they do, families deserve peace of mind.

At Safeway Signature Care, serving the Twin Cities metro area, we don’t just send random caregivers into homes. We operate on a Care Pod model, where small, dedicated teams serve no more than five clients each.

This means you’ll truly get to know your caregivers, like family.

It also means there’s built-in backup when someone’s sick or needs time off, without disrupting your care.

Long-term care planning isn’t discussed enough in America, especially here in Minnesota, but it’s crucial. Choosing a reputable agency in the Twin Cities area, an agency you can trust can make all the difference.

At Safeway Home Healthcare in Roseville, we believe homecare should never be one-size-fits-all. It should be flexible, responsive, and built around you.

You don’t need to fit into an agency’s structure…

The agency should fit into yours.