Health Care Services

01/23/2026

❄️ Winter Storm Fern Update ❄️

A significant winter storm is expected to impact our area. Health Care Services is closely monitoring conditions and following guidance from the State of Rhode Island to keep our clients and staff safe.

🧤 Please prepare now:

Stock food, water, medications, and essential supplies for at least 3 days

Charge phones and medical devices

Limit travel during severe weather if possible

Clients using power-dependent medical equipment should ensure backup power and supplies

🚨 During the storm:

Stay indoors and dress warmly

Do NOT use ovens or stoves for heat

Follow local and state emergency advisories

📌 Trusted resources for updates and preparedness:

Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA): https://ema.ri.gov

RI Winter Weather Preparedness: https://ema.ri.gov/prepare-be-informed/hazards/winter-weather

National Weather Service: https://www.weather.gov

📞 Need assistance or have questions?
Call us at [insert phone number]

We will continue to share updates here as conditions change. Your safety is our top priority.

Stay safe and warm 💙

A significant, long-duration winter storm will bring widespread heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain from the Southern Rockies to New England through Monday. Widespread travel disruptions, prolonged power outages, and vast tree damage is likely. Frigid temperatures, gusty winds, and dangerous wind c...

12/31/2025

Made a list of business goals for 2025 and I’m proud to say we almost checked them all off! The last 2 will be checked off by the end of January 2026.

I’ve set goals for 2026 and I’m Excited to check those boxes off! My main goal for 2026 is teamwork.

Happy New Year to all, whats your goal for 2026?

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays to all our Facebook followers.

07/30/2025

🌀 Tune in TODAY at 2PM for a Facebook Live with the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency! We’re breaking down essential hurricane preparedness and safety tips—don’t miss out on how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe this season.

07/21/2025

SHARING: One of the best kept secrets in RI!!

Making life a little easier! The Robert J. Allen Medical Equipment Distribution Center provides essential medical equipment to those in need, completely free of charge.

Whether you're looking for a wheelchair, walker, cane, shower chair, electric hospital bed, or even a ramp, they might have what you need. They also gratefully accept donations!

Remember, availability is first-come, first-served.

Reach out to them today at 401-451-0184 to see how they can assist you or if you have equipment to contribute.

06/23/2025

Call today to learn how we can help care for your loved one at home. 401-941-9710

📣 Important Information for Cranston Seniors and Families! 📣

Did you know about the At Home Cost-Share Program? This fantastic program helps older adults (65+) and individuals aged 19-64 with Alzheimer's or related dementia access crucial home and community-based services and supports!

The State shares in the cost of in-home services (like housekeeping, personal care, and meal prep) and community adult day services for eligible participants. Your share of the cost is based on your annual income, and there's currently no asset limit! Eligibility is also determined through a needs assessment.

Here are some examples of the cost-share based on income:

Income of $18,825 (single) / $25,550 (couple):
Home Care: $4.50/hour
Community Adult Day: $7.00/day

Income of $30,120 (single) / $40,880 (couple):
Home Care: $7.50/hour
Community Adult Day: $15.00/day

Income of $37,650 (single) / $51,000 (couple):
Home Care: $7.50/hour
Community Adult Day: $15.00/day

For more information or to apply, please reach out to our partners at United Way of Rhode Island/The Point at 401-462-4444. Don't miss out on this valuable resource!

06/23/2025

Attention Staff and Clients: An Extreme Heat Warning has been issued for our area, which may pose serious risks without proper precautions.
Stay hydrated. Stay cool. Stay connected—protect yourself and loved ones.
Click the link for more extreme heat safety tips
👉 http://www.redcross.org/.../type.../extreme-heat-safety.html

☎️ Call the office with any questions or concerns.

Safety tips on how to prepare for extreme heat, how to prevent heat-related illness such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion, and how to find relief.

06/16/2025

04/08/2025

4 years ago, on April 4, 2021, my dad passed away. He wasn’t just my dad—he was my boss and mentor. I clearly remember one of our last conversations about Health Care Services. I told him I was ready to wear my "big girl pants" and that he could go knowing his legacy would carry on. I kissed his forehead, and I could feel the weight lift from him.

To say the past four years have been difficult would be an understatement. Every fear I had about taking over Health Care Services came true. Remember, in 2021, the world was still in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Home care was at the forefront, with people avoiding facilities, facing a severe workforce shortage, adhering to mandatory vaccinations, and navigating complex contact tracing requirements.

Then came 2022. Staffing shortages persisted, our RN of 10 years retired, and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RI DOH) wouldn’t renew our home care license because I needed to apply for a change in effective control(CEC). On top of that, we underwent an ACA audit and were mandated by RI EOHHS to implement an operational EVV system.

In 2023, the challenges continued. We had our first RI DOH survey in 17 years, office staff morale was low, finding a new RN was difficult, and our CEC approval was delayed for over a year. I realized I wasn’t acting like the owner; I was just trying to survive. All along, my dad sent me signs to continue. Then, I reached a point where I had to make a decision. That’s when I received an unexpected call from a business consultant group, who helped me understand what it truly means to be an owner—not just to operate but to lead...There he was again.

In September 2023, our CEC was finally approved—but with one condition: we had to become an accredited agency by September 2025. I felt like it was never going to end...For the past 18 months, I’ve been rewriting 50 years of policies and procedures.

All this to say—WE DID IT. He sent me another sign, of all the dates we could have been approved - APRIL 4, 2025!

Losing my dad, my security blanket, was incredibly hard, but learning my own strength has been invaluable. Despite all the challenges, the agency has made tremendous progress. We’ve experienced growth, strengthened our internal office, and have an amazing RN team, as well as top-notch CNAs and homemakers. None of this would have been possible without them.

Here’s to another 50 years of providing the best possible care to the elderly and disabled in Rhode Island as an accredited agency.

01/03/2025

Happy New Year to all our Facebook followers! Check out our new location and new signs on the 1st floor of the Calart building in Providence RI.

12/17/2024

Rhode Islanders who may have been affected by the RI Bridges data breach should take steps to protect their personal information immediately.

12/17/2024

Protect your personal information. Be proactive to protect your personal information especially if you think you could be impacted by the RI Bridges data breach.

Rhode Islanders who may have been affected by the RI Bridges data breach should take steps to protect their personal information immediately.