Hallmark Homecare of Greater Des Moines

05/14/2026

Need in home care? We can help. We’re changing the way services are delivered to benefit clients and Caregivers. Give us a call or send a message. 515-400-4408. We serve all of Greater Des Moines.

05/13/2026

Modern problems require a modern approach to senior care. 💛

Today’s families want more flexibility, more consistency, and more personalized care — and that’s exactly why more people are choosing private caregivers.

✔ More one-on-one attention
✔ Often more affordable
✔ Greater consistency in who comes into the home
✔ Flexible schedules tailored to your family’s needs
✔ Stronger caregiver/client relationships
✔ Higher earning potential for Caregivers

At Hallmark Homecare, we help families connect with experienced independent caregivers so seniors can remain safe, comfortable, and independent at home.

05/07/2026

Out and about today!!! Scott does most of our business development but I tag along every now and then. We are YOUR Caregiver recruiters. We match experienced Caregivers with families. You don’t need an agency - you need a dedicated Caregiver that becomes like family. Reach out to us to find one!

05/06/2026

A little extra support at home can prevent a BIG problem later. ❤️ Whether it’s 2 hours a week or 24/7 care - our independent experienced caregivers can help. Let’s match you up with someone who can bring both comfort and peace of mind.

05/01/2026

✨We're looking for dependable in home Caregivers that have the experience and professionalism to work privately with clients and families. At Hallmark Homecare we believe that experienced Caregivers deserve to have a say in the assignments they accept and an opportunity to earn more by working directly for families.

Fill out an application on our website to learn more.
👉https://hallmarkhomecare.com/hhc-108/

04/29/2026

Do you know someone in the Des Moines metro that needs in home care? Tell them about Hallmark Homecare! We help families find independent Caregivers. By cutting out the middleman, Caregivers have higher earning potential and families can often save too! For in home care to be a success - BOTH parties need to be satisfied.

We are always recruiting and vetting, so when the time is right - we’ve got a match for you!

04/08/2026

This week we had the pleasure of helping someone bring their wife home from a facility. The facility was wonderful and provided great care - it just wasn't where our clients wanted to be. Years ago, they promised each other that they would remain together at home. Things got difficult. Dementia came, and so did the overwhelm. The family moved this loved one, thinking it was best. And perhaps it was best at the time. There was A LOT going on with both of them aging and family far away.

If there is one thing I've learned in 20 years of working in the senior care industry - it's that things are complicated and deeply personal. Emotions are high, everyone is tired, and decisions have to be made in a hurry. Health complications happen suddenly and families make decisions quickly - most often they make the best decision, given the time and circumstances that they have.

I can't tell you how proud I am to help this family. Home is where they always wanted to be - they just didn't know how to do it. They tried a home care agency before the facility. Their perspective was that each Caregiver came and went - and many didn't have experience. It became more of a burden than a help - to train each new person and get everyone used to one another.

It took 3 weeks to finally sit down and visit. Once we did - I knew we (Hallmark Homecare) could help. We are recruiters and matchmakers. We met with the family, to determine their ideal Caregiver profile. We presented the independent Caregiver whom we had already completed a background check for, multiple interviews and reference checks completed - someone with 10+ years of serving as a Caregiver.

We facilitated the direct hire relationship between the the responsible party and the Caregiver. We are still involved, as a liaison - providing support when needed, placing insurance, and providing our 3rd party platform for ease of scheduling, payment and compliance.

The Caregiver earns more by being employed by the family. She's ecstatic. The family pays a a little less than what an agency charges. They have us in their corner if needed and to provide that easy of payment and peace of mind of that someone has verified the quality of Caregiver in their home.

In August of 2026 I exited from the multi-million traditional homecare agency that I owned. Why? Because I believe in the Hallmark Homecare model where GREAT Caregivers have the potential to earn more; and families benefit from more control, consistency and dedicated personalized care.
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03/02/2026

✨ We appreciate social workers for their role as advocates for social justice, mental health care providers, service coordination and supporters of vulnerable populations. Almost all social workers we know have a passion for people and are a wealth of knowledge and resources. We appreciate you!

02/20/2026

We believe experienced caregivers deserve more pay. 💙

That’s why our model is built differently — more of the money goes directly to the people doing the work… not to agency overhead.

Because the hands providing the care should be the ones truly valued.

02/19/2026

🚩 5 signs your loved one might need home care… and most families wait too long to act.

It usually doesn’t happen all at once.
It’s subtle. Gradual. Easy to explain away.

But if you’re noticing these things, it might be time to have the conversation:

✨ Falls OR almost falls
✨ Missed medications
✨ Changed in hygiene
✨ Forgetfulness or confusion
✨ Caregiver burnout

Needing help isn’t failure.
It’s a plan. It’s support. It’s safety. 💙

The earlier you step in, the more independence you can actually protect.

If this feels familiar, you’re not alone.
We help families navigate this every single day.

02/18/2026

Great morning co-hosted by Suncrest Home Health & Hospice - West Des Moines, Iowa and The Bridges at Ankeny!

The breakfast casserole, coffee and company were on point!!! 🙌🤤

Thank you to everyone who attended this morning's meeting and to our co-hosts, The Bridges of Ankeny and Suncrest Home Health and Hospice. We had another record crowd of almost 70 healthcare professionals! See everyone at our next social on March 4th.