Almost Family

    631 Calumet St # 2, Chilton, WI 53014

    Compassionate caregivers kept mom comfortable

    I'm very pleased with this agency - friendly, attentive office staff and warm, compassionate caregivers who feel like family. Excellent nurses (Katie, Sue) provided weekly med management, vital checks, and proactive phone updates while Melissa and Jackie went above and beyond. Housekeeping, laundry and meal prep were thorough, they kept my mom comfortably at home, and I would recommend them.

    Loved one of client
    May 2026

    Services

    • Home Health Care

    Reviews

    2.79·(53)

    Overall rating

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

      3.3
    • Communication

      2.2
    • Reliability

      1.2
    • Scheduling

      1.2
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate, warm caregivers
    • Skilled and proactive nurses
    • Thorough housekeeping and meal preparation
    • Effective medication management and vital monitoring
    • Personalized caregiver–client matching
    • Responsive and involved office staff
    • Knowledgeable case coordination and leadership
    • Reliable substitute caregivers when regular staff are away
    • Support for increased client social engagement
    • Positive reputation and family advocacy

    Cons

    • Inconsistent caregiver assignments
    • Unreliable shift coverage and last‑minute cancellations
    • Poor office-to-caregiver communication
    • Weak scheduling coordination and advance notification
    • Uneven caregiver training and accountability
    • Billing transparency and accuracy concerns
    • Allegation of financial misconduct by management
    • Privacy and technology-use concerns during care
    • Limited capability for wheelchair-dependent clients
    • Variable clinical oversight and follow-up practices

    Summary of reviews

    Reviewer feedback describes a polarized service profile: many families encountered highly capable, compassionate caregivers and standout nurses who provided attentive clinical support, proactive medication management, regular vital checks, and warm personal care. Several reviewers praised specific staff members and office coordinators for going above and beyond, and housekeeping, meal preparation, and personalized caregiver–client matching were cited as strengths that supported clients remaining at home.

    At the same time, a recurrent pattern of operational weaknesses emerged. The agency appears to struggle with consistent caregiver assignment and reliable shift coverage: last‑minute cancellations, no‑shows, and abrupt reassignments were common themes. Office communication and scheduling coordination were uneven — some families described responsive, involved staff while others experienced difficulty reaching the office, poor advance notification, and last‑minute changes that disrupted plans. These problems translated into frustration around planning and continuity of care.

    Clinical and supervisory consistency also varied. While some nurses were described as proactive and skilled, others were perceived as less engaged or absent from expected clinical duties, and reviewers raised concerns about follow‑up and accountability after problems. Caregiver training and professional conduct appeared uneven, with isolated incidents described that point to gaps in supervision. Privacy and technology‑use practices were also questioned in one or more cases.

    Financial and management issues were raised alongside care concerns. Reviewers identified billing transparency and accuracy problems, including unclear charges and potential duplicate billing, and there is at least one serious allegation regarding mishandling of client funds by management. These claims are significant and merit direct verification with the agency and, if necessary, regulatory or legal counsel.

    Taken together, the pattern is one of strong individual clinicians and helpful office staff contrasted with organizational inconsistency. Prospective clients should assess fit by asking specific questions about backup staffing and no‑show policies, nursing oversight and training protocols, wheelchair accessibility, billing practices, and opportunities to meet assigned caregivers before services begin. Confirming these operational details and obtaining references for the specific caregivers likely to provide care will help families weigh the agency’s clinical strengths against the documented variability in reliability and office processes.

    Location

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    Almost Family is located at 631 Calumet St # 2, Chilton, WI 53014.

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