Barrhaven Home Care Services

Home care in Barrhaven, Ottawa helps seniors in the southwest suburbs and nearby villages stay in the homes they know. 1st Home Health Care sends caregivers to Barrhaven, Manotick, Greely and the communities around them for personal care, companionship, respite, meals and overnight support. This is non-medical care: we do not give medication, change dressings or do nursing procedures. Our office is in Orleans, and care is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Senior Care Barrhaven Families Choose

Barrhaven has grown quickly, and many families here are in the middle: raising children and also looking after a parent who is getting older. Some seniors have lived in the area for years, while others have moved to be close to their children. Either way, the day can come when a few daily jobs become too much.

We start with a conversation about your parent and your family: what the days look like, what is getting hard and what would help most. Then we suggest a plan, from a few hours a week to round-the-clock care. Our caregivers come to the home, and we are glad to talk through how visits will work for the village and rural areas as well.

Caregiver Barrhaven Ottawa Families Can Rely On

We send the same caregiver wherever we can, so your parent gets to know them. Our personal support workers (PSWs) are PSW certified, and our sitters are CPR certified. We are insured and bonded, our caregivers are covered by WSIB, and we run Police Vulnerable Sector Checks.

A senior man and a visitor laughing over a game of cards at his kitchen table

Personal Care and PSW Support in Barrhaven

Personal care is hands-on help with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and moving safely around the house, given by a PSW with patience and respect for privacy. Families in Barrhaven often call after a fall or a hospital stay. Read more about our personal care services.

Companion Care in Barrhaven

A companion visits for conversation, cards, a walk or a coffee out. It suits a parent in Barrhaven who lives alone and spends long days with little company. Read more about companion care in Ottawa.

Respite Care in Barrhaven

If you are the one providing care, you need time to rest. A caregiver can stay with your parent for a few hours, a full day or longer, so you can sleep, work or step away. Read more about respite care.

Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Barrhaven

Care at home for a parent with memory loss works best with routine and a familiar face. Our caregivers help with meals, personal care, supervision and gentle company. Read more about dementia care at home.

24 Hour, Overnight and Live-In Care

Some families need someone in the house through the night or around the clock. We provide overnight care, 24 hour shift coverage and live-in care to homes in Barrhaven. Read more about 24 hour home care.

Home Help, Meals and Transportation

A caregiver can do light housekeeping and laundry, cook meals, shop for groceries and go with your parent to appointments. Read more about home help for seniors.

Communities We Cover: Longfields, Manotick, Greely and More

We provide care in Barrhaven, Manotick and the communities around them. If your parent lives in one of these areas, or nearby, call us.

Longfields

Families in Longfields often call when a parent who lives nearby needs a hand with the house, meals or personal care, or when the family caregiver needs a break.

Half Moon Bay

We provide personal care, companionship and respite for seniors in Half Moon Bay, with caregivers who come to the home.

Stonebridge

We help seniors in Stonebridge with daily tasks and company, from a few hours a week to overnight care.

Davidson Heights

Care for seniors in Davidson Heights, from help with bathing and dressing to meals, housekeeping and companionship.

Manotick

Manotick is a village on the Rideau River where many seniors have lived for years. We help them stay in their own homes with personal care, company and support for families.

Greely

Greely has a more rural feel, and homes can be some distance apart. We provide care here, and we are happy to talk about how visits are arranged.

Osgoode

We provide care in Osgoode and the rural areas around it. Call us to talk about what your parent needs and how care can be arranged.

A senior man greeting a visitor at his front door on a winter day

Our Office and Getting to Your Home

Our office is at 1415 Talcy Crescent, Orleans, ON K4A 3C6, and our hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Caregiving is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We send caregivers to homes in Barrhaven, Manotick and the surrounding area. For the more rural communities, call (343) 644-3431 and we will talk about how care can be arranged. See our home care in Orleans page for our office area.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you provide home care in Barrhaven?

Yes. We provide non-medical home care in Barrhaven, Manotick and Greely, with caregivers who come to the home from our Orleans office. This includes personal care, companionship, respite, dementia support, overnight care, meals and housekeeping. Call (343) 644-3431 to talk about your parent.

What areas near Barrhaven do you cover?

We cover Longfields, Half Moon Bay, Stonebridge, Davidson Heights, Manotick, Greely and Osgoode. We also serve other parts of Ottawa and nearby towns. If your parent lives somewhere else, call us and we will tell you what is possible.

Can you provide care at night in Barrhaven?

Yes. We provide care 24 hours a day, including overnight care and live-in care. Overnight care helps when a parent is up at night, restless or at risk of falling. Tell us what your nights look like and we will suggest a schedule.

How much does home care cost in Barrhaven?

Our rates run from $35 to $45 per hour, depending on the care and the hours booked. We confirm the exact price before care begins. Our home care cost guide explains rates, funding and tax credits in detail.

Do you provide care for people with dementia?

Yes. We provide non-medical care for seniors with dementia and Alzheimer's disease, including routine, supervision, personal care and company. We do not give medication or nursing care. Read more about our dementia care.

How do I start home care in Barrhaven?

Call (343) 644-3431 or send us a message. Tell us what is going on with your parent, and we will explain what help might look like and how to arrange it. If your parent is coming home from hospital on a set date, tell us so we can plan ahead.

Home Care Close to Home in Barrhaven

If your parent lives in Barrhaven, Manotick or Greely and needs a hand, call (343) 644-3431 or send us a message. Tell us what is happening, and we will talk through the options for home care in Barrhaven.