Anyone started an unskilled, private pay home health agency/service/business?

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Merced I completely agree.

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OP,

I see a real need for this service, but I wasn't clear on one thing.

Are you thinking of doing this yourself (as in one woman show) or are you planning on hiring others to work for you?"

I think the rules are different if you're going it alone versus hiring others to work for you. See Merced's post. All states are in a flux about these type of things because they're all in budget shortfalls. Look for a small business bureau in your town. Maybe they can answer your questions.

People without an LPN license are doing it right now, but I don't know about their training beyond CNA. My neighbor is looking for someone as an individual for her mother, but not from an agency because of the higher fees they ask for. I've seen flyers for these "sitters" in the library. They offer the same things you mentioned. Try to avoid billing M&M, ask for direct pay for fee services up front. Just be careful to stay out of the skilled care arena. A business license will make more people comfortable about hiring you versus those putting up flyers.

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Hi Rodoon:

(and thanks everyone for your input). I would not like to do this as a "one woman show," and yes, I am more interested in possibly running a home CARE agency, NOT a home health agency. Just clearing that up, as I wasn't so clear I know. So to do this, I would just obtain a business license, obviously have a business plan, the appropriate knowledge, and hire people/caregivers, scout clients in need of such services? I'd like to do background checks of course, have appropriate insurance, be very CLEAR about the services offered...UNskilled. What else? a rental space for office/training purposes? And how would I accept pay? check/visa/cash? obviously I'd need to claim all of this for tax purposes....anything else I'm missing???

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Also think about all the things related to being an employer ... your hiring process, payroll, withholding taxes and submitting them to the state and IRS, compliance with all employment laws, etc.

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:nurse: Is there anyone in Maryland, with an idea of what to do to open an home healthcare nursing agency. I mean the steps, costs and resources and so on. Thanks

Hello Everyone, lets help each other!! I am a Florida LPN who is in the beginning stages of my Home Healthcare Agency. I feel as though 90% of us on these forums are here looking for help moving our business forward. I would like to create a group chat (Whats app or Group Me) where other business owners can be added my email address, & we can share ideas, tips, advice, knowledge, or just talk to one another. I'm sure where ever you are in you journey, there is someone who is one step ahead of you that can give you advice and someone who is one step behind you who you can give advice to. Please only inquire if you are ACTUALLY starting your medical or non medical agency, not if you are simply "thinking about it".

PM me if your interested.

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