Cheerway Care initially
started as Cheerway, LLC in 2000. It was formed
as a result of the pressing need for quality
care which Nellie, the President, observed as
a Geriatric Nurse and Visiting Nurse. Inspired
by her brother, Richard, whose parting advice
was to start a company that would genuinely
help people, she founded Cheerway Care with
the assistance of family and friends. Today,
Cheerway Care continues to grow as a family-owned
and operated business. We believe that everyone
deserves to be treated with care, compassion
and dignity and we strive to live this out,
not only in our family lives, but also in our
commitment to Cheerway Care.
“In my 35 years of
nursing of which 20 years were spent in geriatric
care, I observed that caring with compassion
and serving with a cheerful disposition is truly
appreciated by the elderly.
Family and friends of clients
I have helped over the years often asked me
if I could assist them to find help. Since I
am surrounded by a large family and many friends
in the nursing profession, I decided to start
this company to continue to share with everyone
that a cheerful outlook on life is possible.
As the company grows, we
are committed to ensuring the dignity of life
for all the clients we serve. I want to share
my favorite passage with you by DeGrellet:
I expect to pass
this way but once;
Any good therefore that I can do
or any kindness that I can show
to any fellow creature,
Let me do it now,
Let me not defer or neglect it
for I shall not pass this way again.
May you know that Cheerway
Care will not neglect something which we can
do today:
Give you quality care with compassion, dignity,
excellence -
And a whole lot of Cheer! This is our promise
to you.”
Nellie Pitog, President
& CEO
What exactly is Cheerway
Care?
Cheerway Care, Inc. provides assistance
for the elderly and disabled in their homes
or health care facilities. We help you or your
loved ones by arranging for trained, bonded
and insured caregivers to assist you for as
little as a few hours-or-as much as 24 hours
-a day. Whether you are at home and don't want
to go to a nursing care facility, we will provide
a caregiver to assist you with daily living
tasks so that you can remain in the comforts
of your own home . Or whether, you are in a
nursing care facility and need extra companionship
and care, we are committing to providing the
best service needed. Our services include assistance
with personal hygiene, medication and activities
of daily living as well as providing transportation,
housekeeping, laundry, shopping/ errands and
meal preparation.
Are services covered
by insurance or Medicare/ Medicaid?
Unfortunately, Medicare or Medicaid does
not pay for this type of care. However, some
long-term care policies will reimburse for these
kinds of services. You will need to check with
your Insurance policy if Home-Care is covered.
How fast can I have
someone come to my home from Cheerway Care?
We do the best we can to find you the best-matched
caregiver for your situation as soon as it is
needed. Usually, care can begin within a few
days. If it is an emergency situation, we can
send a Cheerway Care Caregiver on the same day,
as long as an agreement is signed by you on
the same day.
What are the fees?
The costs of services vary based upon the
nature of care needed. It is also dependant
on the number of hours/ day that care is needed.
The best way to find out what specific costs
involved is to contact the office. You can get
an estimate over the phone; however, the exact
costs of care can not be determined until your
situation has been personally assessed by one
of our management staff. The assessment is free
so there is no obligation involved. Our rates
are competitive and you will find that they
are often less than what other Home Care Agencies
are charging. We will work with you and your
situation.
Is there someone available
to assist me 24 hours/ 7 days a week?
We do have caregivers available for 24 hour
service. The options include different caregivers
to attend to you throughout the day (for example,
you would have the same caregiver M-F from 7am
– 3pm and then another consistent caregiver
M-F from 3pm-11pm, etc.). Or you could opt to
have a Live-In Caregiver. Please contact the
Cheerway Care office for more information about
these options.
How do I know I'll have
the right caregiver?
Our commitment is to provide you with the
best caregiver for your personal situation.
We will listen to your needs and match a competent
and trusted Cheerway Caregiver to your situation.
We realize that personalities must mesh in order
to establish a comfortable and trusting environment.
We can arrange an introductory meeting so that
you or your loved one can get to know the caregiver
first.
Will someone from the
agency “check up” on me and the
caregiver to see if things are going alright?
Yes! The president of the company has more
than 35 years of experience as a Registered
Nurse. She is committed to regular client visits/
phone calls as well as visiting the employees
on-site to be sure that quality service is being
given. This is part of the personalized care
that we are committed to giving you.
How am I billed for
services?
You will be sent an invoice bi-monthly:
at the beginning and middle of every month.
You can pay by check or any major credit card
at the receipt of the invoice.
