Business Details
18 Years
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Emergency
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Trusted In-Home Senior Care Services in Michigan & Florida
At Independence Home Health Care, we approach elder care as an extension of family, providing compassionate support that enables seniors to age at home with dignity and safety. Founded over fifteen years ago by Brenda and Doug Kabbes, our mission stems from personal experience navigating the challenges of elder care for our own loved ones. With thirty years of combined caregiving expertise, we employ a team of certified professionals including nurses, home health aides, and companions who share our commitment to respectful, individualized care. Our services span Northern Michigan and Northern Florida, offering medication management, mobility assistance, transitional care, and end-of-life support tailored to each client's evolving needs.Through tablet-based communication systems, we maintain transparent connections between families and caregivers, providing real-time updates and video visits. Recognizing that elder care impacts entire families, we alleviate caregiver stress by handling both medical necessities and daily living tasks. Our personalized approach bridges the gap between family capabilities and senior needs, ensuring quality of life remains high while maintaining household independence. We measure success through the strengthened family relationships and improved well-being of the seniors we serve.
Services
Companion Care
Transitional Care
Respite Care
End of Life Care
Dementia Care
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer 30 years of combined caregiving experience across Michigan and Florida
- Our certified professionals provide personalized care plans for each client
- 24/7 support available for emergency and ongoing care needs
- Family communication maintained through tablet-based status updates
- Services tailored to address both medical needs and daily living challenges
What people say
Compassionate caregivers
Reliable service
Personalized care plans
Effective communication
Professional staff
Services
Companion Care
Our companion care service provides social interaction and assistance with daily activities for seniors experiencing isolation. Certified caregivers offer engaging conversations, interactive outings, and meal preparation to improve emotional well-being. This service helps maintain cognitive function while reducing loneliness through consistent human connection.
Transitional Care
Post-surgery transitional care helps seniors safely return home after medical procedures. Our caregivers provide mobility assistance, medication management, and wound care during recovery periods. We coordinate with medical professionals to ensure proper healing while preventing rehospitalization through personalized recovery plans.
Respite Care
Respite care offers temporary relief for primary caregivers through professional care substitution. Our staff handles daily care routines, medication administration, and safety monitoring during caregiver vacations or personal time. This service maintains care continuity while preventing caregiver burnout through technology-enhanced communication updates.
End of Life Care
Our end-of-life care provides compassionate support during life's final stages. Certified caregivers coordinate with hospice teams to manage pain, maintain dignity, and provide emotional comfort. We offer family communication assistance and spiritual support while respecting individual end-of-life wishes and cultural traditions.
Dementia Care
Specialized dementia care focuses on creating safe environments for memory-impaired seniors. Our trained caregivers implement structured routines, visual cues, and gentle redirection techniques. We provide constant supervision while maintaining familiar surroundings to reduce confusion and preserve quality of life for individuals with cognitive decline.
People
Brenda Kabbes
Co-Founder
With over 30 years of caregiving experience, Brenda Kabbes co-founded Independence Home Health Care to address the growing need for compassionate elder care solutions. Her personal experience caring for aging parents inspired the company's family-centered approach to senior support services.
Doug Kabbes
Co-Founder
Doug Kabbes brings extensive healthcare management experience to Independence Home Health Care. As co-founder, he focuses on operational excellence while maintaining the company's mission of providing personalized care that respects seniors' independence and dignity.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We provide in-home care services in Northern Michigan (Traverse City, Kingsley, Interlochen) and Northern Florida (Ormond Beach, Palm Coast, Daytona Beach).
Do you offer 24/7 care options?
Yes, we provide 24/7 care services for clients requiring round-the-clock assistance with medical needs or daily living activities.
How do you handle emergency situations?
Our caregivers are trained to handle emergencies and maintain immediate communication with families through tablet-based alert systems and direct phone contact.
What payment options are available?
We accept private pay arrangements and work with families to explore long-term care insurance coverage options for our services.
How are caregivers selected?
Our caregivers undergo rigorous background checks, skills assessments, and personality evaluations to ensure they meet our high standards for compassionate care delivery.
Can services be customized?
Yes, we create personalized care plans that adapt to changing needs, combining medical assistance with daily living support tailored to each client's specific requirements.
