Total Nurses Network

    4948 Pleasant St, West Des Moines, IA 50266

    Kind, dependable, attentive in-home care

    I'm glad I chose Total Nurses Network - their caregivers were kind, professional, and genuinely supportive, and Sara in particular was attentive and dependable. Scheduling was flexible, communication was proactive, and the team's warm, friendly atmosphere made for a very positive in-home care experience.

    Loved one of client
    May 2026

    Services

    • Home Health Care

    Reviews

    4.53·(17)

    Overall rating

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

      4.6
    • Communication

      3.7
    • Reliability

      4.0
    • Scheduling

      5.0
    • Value

    Pros

    • Compassionate, friendly caregivers
    • Flexible scheduling and shift matching
    • Proactive caregiver communication
    • Dependable caregiver assignments
    • Solutions-focused team coordination
    • Recognized standout caregivers

    Cons

    • Unreliable shift coverage and occasional no-shows
    • Inconsistent office responsiveness and staff courtesy
    • Variability in caregiver professionalism
    • Limited pricing and value transparency

    Summary of reviews

    Overall tone across the reviews is positive, with frequent emphasis on warm, compassionate in-home care and an accommodating scheduling model. Many comments describe caregivers as kind, understanding, attentive and solutions-focused; reviewers highlighted proactive communication from caregivers and an atmosphere described as pleasant and positive. The agency appears to cultivate a team-oriented approach, with specific caregivers singled out as dependable or exceptional.

    Caregiver quality is generally characterized as strong: reviewers used terms indicating compassion, attentiveness, and professionalism. Several accounts emphasize that caregivers listened to needs, offered practical solutions, and provided dependable support during shifts. At the same time, there are indications of variability in professionalism between assignments; while many interactions are described positively, a limited number of comments point to instances where caregiver conduct fell short of expectations, suggesting some inconsistency in how standards are applied across staff.

    Office communication and reliability present a mixed picture. The staffing model and scheduling flexibility are repeatedly praised — the agency is credited with matching requested shifts and accommodating family schedules. However, some reviews describe problems with office responsiveness and staff courtesy, including abrupt phone interactions and unresolved service issues. These comments point to inconsistent front-office performance rather than a uniform pattern, but they are operationally significant because they affect scheduling, problem resolution, and overall client experience.

    Reliability of shifts is another area with divergent signals. Several reviewers reported dependable assignments and reliable scheduling, yet there are also clear mentions of no-shows and missed coverage. Taken together, these remarks suggest generally good scheduling practices with occasional failures in backup coverage or shift follow-through. Prospective clients should clarify the agency's contingency plans for missed shifts and confirm policies for notification and replacement caregivers.

    Pricing and perceived value are not well documented in the reviews provided; one entry explicitly notes price was not discussed. That absence of commentary suggests prospective clients should request explicit information about hourly rates, billing practices, cancellation fees, and how overtime or extra services are charged to form a clear view of value.

    In sum, the agency displays several operational strengths — notably compassionate caregivers, flexible scheduling, proactive communication, and a solutions-oriented team culture — while also showing areas for improvement around consistent professionalism, front-office responsiveness, and dependable backup coverage. Families considering this agency would benefit from asking about caregiver matching procedures, how the office handles complaints and caregiver absences, and requesting clear written information about pricing and cancellation/backup policies before engagement.

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    Total Nurses Network is located at 4948 Pleasant St, West Des Moines, IA 50266.

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