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At Options Home Care, we believe aging should never mean giving up independence or dignity. Our Indiana team is dedicated to providing high-quality, personalized in-home care that allows seniors to live comfortably and safely in their own homes. Whether your loved one needs companionship, personal care, or specialized services, we are here to help.
Compassionate homecare for seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
24/7 care in the comfort of home, ensuring safety and companionship.
Because home is where seniors belong.
As a Best of Senior Care recipient for 10 consecutive years, our team is trusted by families nationwide for compassionate, consistent care.
24/7 care in the comfort of home, ensuring safety and companionship.
Assisting seniors with all ADLs including bathing, grooming, mobility and more.
Seamless transitions for seniors from hospital to home for a safe recovery.
Meaningful connection and emotional support to reduce loneliness and enhance daily life for seniors.
Innovative tools to keep seniors connected, safe, and independent in their own homes.
At Options Home Care, we provide customized in-home senior care that supports seniors while giving families peace of mind. Our caregivers don’t just assist—they build relationships, foster trust, and bring warmth to every home.
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With over a decade of experience in healthcare and a heart for service, Bridgette Knight, RN, opened an Options franchise to provide compassionate, personalized home care to individuals and families in Northwest Indiana. As a registered nurse and dedicated community advocate, Bridgette saw a growing need for dependable, respectful care that supports people’s independence while honoring their dignity. Bridgette is hands-on in every aspect of the agency. Alongside her experienced care coordinators and a team of skilled and compassionate caregivers, she works tirelessly to ensure every client feels seen, valued, and cared for like family. Her mission is simple: to provide clients with more options so they can feel cared for, respected, and confidently safe—right in the comfort of their own home.
Anna-Alicia Cavazos brings compassion, organization, and dedication to her role as Care Coordinator at Options. She is deeply committed to client satisfaction, working closely with families and caregivers to create seamless care experiences that meet both needs and expectations. Anna-Alicia is the friendly voice behind the scenes – coordinating schedules, responding to client needs, and making sure every client receives the attention and respect they deserve. Her commitment to quality care and her genuine love for helping others make her an invaluable part of our team.
Our service area includes:
Let’s start with a free phone consultation to learn more about your family’s care needs.
Our team will provide the support and services your loved one needs to maintain independence at home—with peace of mind for you.
Let’s start with a free phone consultation to learn more about your family’s care needs.
Our team will provide the support and services your loved one needs to maintain independence at home—with peace of mind for you.
Home health care focuses on medical needs and involves licensed professionals providing services like wound care, injections, or therapy under a doctor’s order, often for a limited time after illness or surgery.
In-home senior care is centered on everyday support. It helps with Activities of Daily Living such as bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, transferring, and continence.
At Options Home Care, we provide hands-on assistance with daily routines, including personal care, mobility, meals, companionship, and memory support. Care is ongoing and designed to help your loved one remain safe and comfortable at home. We also create personalized care plans, assist with hospital discharge coordination, and offer flexible options like live-in and respite care. Additionally, our AI-enhanced tools help families stay informed while their loved one maintains independence.
We focus on supporting the whole person, not just a condition.
Activities of Daily Living are basic self-care tasks that a person must be able to perform to live independently. These tasks typically include:
These tasks are often used to determine eligibility for care coverage. Many long-term care policies require help with at least two ADLs. However, some veterans’ programs require assistance with three. If your loved one is struggling with any of the above-mentioned tasks, we can help assess their needs and guide you through care and coverage options.
Live-in care means one caregiver stays in the home and provides support throughout the day and overnight, assisting with personal care, meals, mobility, companionship, and more. They rest at night but are available if needed.
With 24-hour senior home care, caregivers rotate in shifts to provide continuous awake supervision.
Live-in care with Options Home Care offers consistency and a stronger relationship between caregiver and client. Your loved one works with the same caregiver each day, creating familiarity and trust. We also support transitions home from the hospital and provide help with daily routines, meals, and companionship.
At Options Home Care, we accept private pay, long-term care insurance, and Medicare Part C Advantage Plans.
Long-term care insurance is designed to help cover extended support with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and mobility. These policies are usually purchased in advance, often earlier in life, and are intended for ongoing care rather than short-term medical treatment.
Our team works with all long-term care insurance companies to verify your coverage, initiate your claim, document services, and guide you through the reimbursement process so you can focus on care rather than paperwork.
Many of our veteran clients receive care through the VA’s Homemaker and Home Health Aide Care program. This program is part of VA health benefits and provides non-medical assistance in the home to help veterans remain safe and independent. Services under these VA benefits typically include help with bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and other daily activities.
As an accredited VA community care provider, Options Home Care can be paid directly by the VA to provide approved in-home senior care services.
To qualify, veterans must:
Once approved, we work closely with the VA and the assigned social worker to deliver consistent, personalized care at home. We can also help you through the application process.
Some veterans and surviving spouses might also qualify for additional support through programs such as VA Aid and Attendance, which can help cover non-medical in-home senior care costs depending on service history, discharge status, care needs, and financial guidelines.
Our compassionate home care can often begin within 24 to 48 hours, depending on your situation and caregiver availability. If your loved one is returning home from the hospital or you need immediate support, we move quickly to assess needs, create a care plan, and put services in place.
Yes, we serve Merrillville and the surrounding communities throughout Indiana. Our team works with families and older adults across the region to provide dependable in-home senior care.
Our in-home care goes beyond basic tasks. It includes personal care, mobility support, meal preparation, companionship, and more. Many families choose this option as an alternative to an assisted living facility, allowing their loved one to remain in their own homes while receiving quality senior care that supports comfort and independence.
In-home care helps seniors stay in familiar surroundings while receiving consistent support from compassionate caregivers. This often leads to a better daily routine, increased comfort, and a stronger sense of independence. It also gives family members reassurance, knowing their loved one is safe and cared for.
