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Independence First
Independence First
Independence First is a homecare agency serving Milwaukee, Wisconsin and surrounding areas. Homecare agencies provide non-medical personal care services that allow individuals to remain safely in their homes while receiving assistance with daily activities.
Services provided by homecare agencies typically include personal care assistance (bathing, dressing, grooming), companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, transportation to appointments, and respite care for family caregivers.
Wisconsin does not require state licensure for non-medical homecare agencies, though agencies are generally expected to comply with local business licensing requirements and employment laws. Families should verify that caregivers have appropriate background checks and that the agency carries liability insurance.
Payment Options: In Wisconsin, Medicaid may help pay for homecare services through programs like Family Care, IRIS, Community Options Program. These Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers help eligible individuals receive care at home instead of in an institutional setting. Contact Wisconsin Department of Health Services or visit https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/medicaid/ltc.htm to learn about eligibility and how to apply.
When selecting a homecare agency, consider factors such as caregiver screening procedures, training requirements, supervision practices, and the agency's responsiveness to client needs and concerns. Visit Wisconsin Department of Health Services for more information about homecare services in Wisconsin.
Licensing requirements and regulations may change. We recommend verifying current requirements directly with your state's licensing agency.
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It’s a great place to definitely get disabled equipment from when you don’t have a lot of money or your insurance won’t cover it. I’ve worked with Cindy and she’s such a great person kind soul and is so caring every time we meet. I was really going through a tuff time these few months ago. My son was in Canada on a trip with friends and he got into a car accident. He had to get cut out of his car. I couldn’t get to him and I felt so helpless. He needed a lot of things that I couldn’t pay for or his insurance wouldn’t pay for as far as the equipment that he needed when he got home. I called and Cindy was there for me getting all his measurements so she could find the right fit. It took him a few months to get walking again but their equipment helped my son get back to a norm. He so happy, proud and thanks Cindy and independent first for all they were able to do for him.
Easy to access and pick up items from WisTech lending library. Helpful and educated staff.
I've been waiting for 2 months to hear from someone from intake. They keep telling me to not come in that I'll be wasting my gas, which I'm on the bus. That's personal. My mother wants to go through them but they're not contacting us. I've already emailed corporate so we can find out what's really going. That's very rude and inconsiderate of them to brush us off.
An excellent organization with lovely staff. I have participated in a few public meetings in their classrooms, which are apt for the purpose.
This is an amazing place if you want two learn a thing or to about a thing or two lol they have an amazing staff skilled, patient, kind, understanding. They work with you as long as it takes for you to learn the skills needed for yourself or your job. The entire staff is amazing. My tutor or teacher is top notch her name is Nicole. I am greatful and blessed to have her teaching me the skills and abilities needed for my line of work.
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