Home Health Agency vs. Registry

Deciding who you want to trust with your loved ones’ care is a difficult choice to make. If you’re looking for home care for your loved ones, you’ve likely come across the terms home care agencies and home care registries.

However, most people don’t know the difference between the two types of organizations — or which one they should choose. By Your Side is one of Lancaster and York PA’s longest-running, most-trusted home care registries.

Learn about the differences between each of these care organizations – and learn why home care registries like By Your Side have been a preferred choice for compassionate care for decades.

The Difference Between Home Care Agencies and Registries

Both organizations provide the same service of placing caregivers in-home to assist with life while aging in place. Beyond that, the differences cover aspects such as cost, organizational structure, and your own involvement.

Home Care Agencies – These organizations maintain a staff of caregivers who travel from home to home. When working with an agency, you pay for the service rather than the caregiver itself.  Home care agency prices are almost always higher than home care registries. This is the result of overhead from running a much larger organization.

Home Care Registries – On the other hand, home care registries are an organization that represents well-qualified, highly-vetted caregivers. When working with a home care registry, you receive a referral for one or more skilled caregivers in your area. You then privately negotiate the schedule, pay, and duties with the caregiver.

Benefits of Home Care Registries

At By Your Side, we have been involved in and we have refined the home care business for decades. We have seen both types of organizations up close and know what works for most people.

Here are the reasons to choose a home care registry:

What Makes By Your Side Caregivers Great?

By Your Side Home Care has enjoyed many years of success because we employ the best caregivers. In order to become a By Your Side caregiver, an applicant has to pass exhaustive background checks and perform well on our intake assessment. In addition, we continue to test our caregivers with yearly exams to ensure they remain qualified.

Learn more about some of our standout caregivers.

Contact By Your Side Today

The best way to get started with By Your Side is a conversation. Tell us about your specific needs and learn more about what has made us a standout care registry for years.

Whether you want to learn more about the benefits of a home care registry or you’d like to meet a caregiver, contact us today.