Orleans, Ottawa · Serving Ottawa and up to 50 km around the cityOrleans, Ottawa
Mon to Fri, 9 AM to 5 PM(343) 644-3431
- Personal Care and PSW Support
- Companion Care
- Respite Care
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Care
- 24 Hour and Live-In Care
- Home Help, Meals and Transportation
- Orleans and East Ottawa
- Gloucester and South Ottawa
- Central Ottawa
- Nepean and Bells Corners
- Barrhaven and Manotick
- Kanata and Stittsville
- Rockland
- Embrun, Russell and Casselman
- Carleton Place, Almonte and Arnprior
- Kemptville, Winchester and Morrisburg
Gloucester Home Care Services in Ottawa
Home care in Gloucester, Ottawa gives seniors in the south end the help they need to stay in their own homes. 1st Home Health Care sends caregivers to Gloucester, Blossom Park, Hunt Club and the neighbourhoods 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 Gloucester Families Choose
Many seniors in Gloucester and the south end have lived in the same house for decades, and they want to stay. Their children often live across the city or further away, and they worry about a fall, a missed meal or a long night alone.
We start with a conversation about your parent: how the day goes, what is getting difficult and what they would like to keep doing. Then we suggest a plan, from a few hours a week to round-the-clock care, and our caregivers travel to the home from our Orleans office.
Caregiver Gloucester 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.
Personal Care and PSW Support in Gloucester
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 Gloucester often call after a fall or a hospital stay. Read more about our personal care services.
Companion Care in Gloucester
A companion visits for conversation, cards, a walk or a coffee out. It suits a parent in Gloucester who lives alone and spends long days with little company. Read more about companion care in Ottawa.
Respite Care in Gloucester
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 Gloucester
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 Gloucester. 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: Blossom Park, Hunt Club and More
We provide care in Gloucester and the south Ottawa communities around it. If your parent lives in one of these areas, or nearby, call us.
Blossom Park
An established south-end neighbourhood where many people have lived for years. We help seniors there with the daily tasks that become harder with age.
Hunt Club
We provide personal care, companionship and respite for seniors in Hunt Club, with caregivers who travel to the home.
Greenboro
Families in Greenboro often call for a parent who lives alone, or for a break from caring. We can start with a few hours a week.
Emerald Woods
We help seniors in Emerald Woods with meals, housekeeping, personal care and company, so they can stay in their own homes.
Findlay Creek
Findlay Creek is one of the newer communities in the south end. Many families here have a parent who has moved close by, and we help with care at home.
Riverside South
We provide care in Riverside South, from help with bathing and dressing to companionship and overnight support.
Leitrim
We provide care in Leitrim and the areas around it. Call us to talk about what your parent needs and how care can be arranged.
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 Gloucester and across the south end. If you are not sure whether we cover your parent's address, call (343) 644-3431 and we will tell you. See our home care in Orleans page for our office area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you provide home care in Gloucester?
Yes. We provide non-medical home care in Gloucester and across the south end of Ottawa, 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 Gloucester do you cover?
We cover Blossom Park, Hunt Club, Greenboro, Emerald Woods, Findlay Creek, Riverside South and Leitrim. 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 Gloucester?
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 Gloucester?
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 Gloucester?
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 Gloucester
If your parent lives in Gloucester or the south end 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 Gloucester.