Golden Heart Senior Care

    2400 NW 86th St Suite 6, Urbandale, IA 50322

    Compassionate caregivers, responsive service, peace

    I'm very pleased with Golden Heart - compassionate, friendly caregivers who handled meals, bathing, laundry and outings, a responsive, family-focused office with quick setup and flexible scheduling, clear communication, and genuine peace of mind; I'd recommend them.

    Loved one of client
    May 2026

    Services

    • Home Health Care

    Reviews

    4.67·(215)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Caregivers

      4.8
    • Communication

      4.6
    • Reliability

      4.6
    • Scheduling

      4.6
    • Value

      4.1

    Pros

    • Compassionate, warm caregivers
    • Skilled personal-care assistance
    • Good caregiver-client matching
    • Responsive office communication
    • Flexible scheduling and short-notice availability
    • 24/7 on-call availability
    • Timely placement and quick setup
    • Seamless shift handoffs and coordination
    • Proactive, family-focused outreach
    • Assistance with meals, light housekeeping, and transportation
    • Long-term caregiver continuity
    • Help with insurance and benefits navigation
    • Transparent onboarding and care-note availability
    • Positive internal culture and staff appreciation

    Cons

    • Unreliable shift coverage and no-shows
    • Inconsistent backup/on-call staffing reliability
    • Caregiver vetting and conduct concerns
    • Billing and administrative accuracy issues
    • Variable management engagement and oversight
    • Scheduling and communication inconsistencies

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviews portray Golden Heart Senior Care as an agency that reliably delivers compassionate, family-centered in-home support for many clients. Caregivers are frequently described as warm, attentive, and skilled in personal-care tasks; families report help with meal preparation, laundry, bathing, companionship, social activities, and transportation. The agency earns repeated praise for caregiver-client matching, with multiple accounts of long-term caregiver relationships and staff who become trusted companions for clients.

    Caregiver quality and caregiving tasks: The dominant theme is positive caregiver performance. Reviewers highlight caregivers' bedside manner, patience, and ability to engage clients in activities and outings. Several reviewers specifically noted aides who went beyond basic tasks to provide meaningful companionship and to support independence. There are also frequent mentions of caregivers assisting with practical household needs (meal prep, light cleaning) and of staff providing useful guidance to families about client care needs.

    Office communication and coordination: Office and administrative staff are commonly described as responsive, proactive, and helpful. Many reports mention timely phone responses, regular check-ins, quick needs assessments, and clear documentation such as care notes. The agency is credited with smooth onboarding and coordination, including timely placement (some cited setups within 72 hours) and assistance with insurance or VA benefits. Seamless shift handoffs and proactive family outreach are recurring positive patterns.

    Reliability and scheduling: Scheduling flexibility and short-notice availability are strong points for many families; the agency is frequently commended for accommodating last-minute requests and providing same-day or rapid placement. At the same time, a clear pattern of reliability concerns also emerges. Several reviews describe missed shifts, last-minute cancellations, and unattended hours; these reports suggest that shift coverage can be uneven and that backup staffing is not always dependable. Families should clarify the agency's contingency plans and on-call backup procedures before committing.

    Billing, administration, and management: Administrative performance is mixed. Numerous reviewers praise transparent onboarding, accessible billing support, and helpful HR staff, but a subset of reviews raises concerns about billing accuracy and administrative follow-through. There are also comments indicating variability in management engagement—many families find owners and leadership responsive and hands-on, while a few describe instances of perceived poor oversight. Given this variability, prospective clients may want to confirm billing practices, cancellation policies, and points of contact for escalation.

    Safety, vetting, and serious individual concerns: The bulk of feedback emphasizes trustworthy caregivers and a positive culture; however, isolated but serious allegations exist and should be taken into account. There is at least one noted allegation involving medication handling and a household-property incident, plus separate reports highlighting inadequate caregiver screening (for example, on-duty smoking). Those reports point to potential gaps in hiring, training, or supervision rather than to a consistent pattern across the agency. Prospective clients should ask specific questions about background checks, training, supervision, and incident response processes.

    Value and overall recommendation: Reviewers frequently describe the service as providing peace of mind and good value, citing compassionate staff, helpful office support, and the ability to maintain clients at home. The major caveat is operational consistency: while many families experience excellent, reliable service, others report problems with shift coverage, backup staffing, and occasional administrative errors. Families considering Golden Heart Senior Care should weigh the strong positive caregiver experiences and responsive office practices against the documented variability in reliability and administration; follow-up questions about contingency staffing, billing procedures, and vetting policies are advisable before enrollment.

    Location

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    Golden Heart Senior Care is located at 2400 NW 86th St Suite 6, Urbandale, IA 50322.

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