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Sample Care Plans

Examples showing how a written plan brings together personal priorities and preferences, scheduled caregiver visits, what people do for themselves, and the role of family. Real plans are written with each person after an in-home assessment.

Sample plan

Personal care: Dorothy

Dorothy uses a walker and needs help with showering, dressing, and getting settled at night.

Main service: Personal Care Support See a day with Dorothy

Personal priorities

  • Keeping her morning routine
  • Privacy and dignity during personal care
  • Staying safe moving around the house

Support needs

  • Help showering and dressing
  • Medication reminders at agreed times
  • Help getting ready for bed

Preferences and how they shape the visits

Preferences for Dorothy and their effect on visits
PreferenceWhat it changes
Wakes at 7 AM and likes breakfast at 8:30The morning visit starts at 7:30, so breakfast is at her usual time.
Wants to wash her own face and hairThe caregiver helps her in and out of the shower and steps back for the rest.
Coffee with the morning paperThe caregiver brings in the paper and leaves coffee within reach.
Takes her own medicationReminder only, at 8 AM. The caregiver can open a container if she asks, but does not give or hand her medication.
Prefers her son to be phoned, not textedThe office calls her son about any change to the plan.

Scheduled caregiver visits

Scheduled caregiver visits for Dorothy
DaysTimeLengthHours a weekWhat the caregiver does
Every day 7:30 to 9:30 AM 2 hours 7 × 2 hours = 14 hours Shower and dressing, breakfast, an 8 AM medication reminder, lunch left ready
Every day 7 to 8 PM 1 hour 7 × 1 hour = 7 hours Evening washing, changing for bed, clear walkways
Total scheduled caregiver time21 hours a week

On their own Without a caregiver

Things Dorothy does independently. These are not scheduled visits.

  • Washing her face and hair
  • Lunch, which is prepared in the morning
  • Taking her own medication after the reminder

Family Family involvement

  • Her son handles medical appointments and prescriptions

Caregiver responsibilities

  • Assist with showering and dressing as Dorothy prefers
  • Give medication reminders only
  • Tell the office about any change in how she is moving around

Communication and review

The office phones Dorothy's son if anything in the plan needs to change.

Review: Reviewed when Dorothy's needs change, and at least once a year in person.

Example from frontlineaide.com. Not a real person, care plan, quote, or booking.

Sample plan

Companion support: Ruth

Ruth lives alone, manages her own personal care, and has felt isolated since she stopped driving.

Main service: Companion Care See a day with Ruth

Personal priorities

  • Regular company and conversation
  • Getting out of the house each week
  • Keeping up her garden

Support needs

  • Company and encouragement
  • Accompanied walks and errands
  • Help checking shopping lists

Preferences and how they shape the visits

Preferences for Ruth and their effect on visits
PreferenceWhat it changes
Likes a late lunch around 1 PMVisits start at 1 PM so lunch is shared at her usual time.
Does not want help with personal careThe plan includes no personal care; she manages it herself.
Gardening and card gamesWednesday visits include time in the garden when the weather allows.
Hard of hearing on her left sideCaregivers sit on her right and talk face to face.
VegetarianAny meal made or shared during a visit is vegetarian.
Wants to keep writing her own shopping listThe caregiver helps check the list rather than writing it.

Scheduled caregiver visits

Scheduled caregiver visits for Ruth
DaysTimeLengthHours a weekWhat the caregiver does
Mon, Wed, Fri 1 to 4 PM 3 hours 3 × 3 hours = 9 hours Lunch together, a walk or gardening, errands on Fridays
Total scheduled caregiver time9 hours a week

On their own Without a caregiver

Things Ruth does independently. These are not scheduled visits.

  • Morning and evening routines
  • Personal care
  • Cooking breakfast and dinner

Family Family involvement

  • Her nephew visits on Sundays
  • Her daughter calls most evenings

Caregiver responsibilities

  • Arrive at the agreed time and follow Ruth's choice of activity
  • Accompany walks and errands in the agreed area
  • Pass on anything Ruth asks to share with her daughter

Communication and review

A short email update to Ruth's daughter after Friday visits, as Ruth agreed.

Review: Reviewed after the first few weeks, then whenever Ruth or her family asks, and at least once a year in person.

Example from frontlineaide.com. Not a real person, care plan, quote, or booking.

Sample plan

Homemaking: Grace

Grace manages her personal care, but housework and grocery shopping have become tiring.

Main service: Homemaking Support See a day with Grace

Personal priorities

  • A clean kitchen and bathroom
  • Choosing her own groceries
  • Meals ready for the weekend

Support needs

  • Light housekeeping and laundry
  • Grocery shopping together
  • Preparing meals ahead

Preferences and how they shape the visits

Preferences for Grace and their effect on visits
PreferenceWhat it changes
Main meal at middayFriday visits leave two midday meals ready for the weekend.
Prefers her bedroom left as it isHousekeeping covers the kitchen, bathroom, and living room only.
Enjoys choosing groceries herselfGrocery shopping is a trip together on Tuesdays, not a delivery.
Keeps a kosher kitchenThe caregiver uses her separate dishes and utensils as she shows them.
Finds small print hard to readVisit notes are written in large print.

Scheduled caregiver visits

Scheduled caregiver visits for Grace
DaysTimeLengthHours a weekWhat the caregiver does
Tue, Fri 10 AM to 1 PM 3 hours 2 × 3 hours = 6 hours Housekeeping and laundry; groceries on Tuesday; weekend meals on Friday
Total scheduled caregiver time6 hours a week

On their own Without a caregiver

Things Grace does independently. These are not scheduled visits.

  • Breakfast and making her bed
  • Her midday meal on visit days
  • Evenings

Family Family involvement

  • Her grandson helps with paperwork once a month

Caregiver responsibilities

  • Follow Grace's list of priorities for each visit
  • Use her kitchen arrangements
  • Leave a large-print note of what was done

Communication and review

Grace is the main contact; the office phones her.

Review: Reviewed when Grace asks, and at least once a year in person.

Example from frontlineaide.com. Not a real person, care plan, quote, or booking.

Sample plan

Respite: Joe and Ana

Ana is the main caregiver for her father, Joe, and needs regular time for herself and her own appointments.

Main service: Respite Care See a day with Joe and Ana

Personal priorities

  • Regular breaks for Ana
  • Joe keeping his usual routine
  • Continuity with familiar caregivers

Support needs

  • Company and supervision
  • Meals
  • Following Ana's written routine

Preferences and how they shape the visits

Preferences for Joe and Ana and their effect on visits
PreferenceWhat it changes
Joe speaks Spanish at homeA Spanish-speaking caregiver is requested; notes for Ana are written in English, as she prefers.
Dinner at 5:30 PMThe Wednesday visit starts at 5 PM so dinner is on time.
Prefers Ana to help with personal careThe caregiver does not provide personal care unless Joe asks; Ana handles it.
Watches baseball on Saturday afternoonsSaturday visits leave time for the game.
Likes making his own coffeeThe caregiver stays nearby and lets him do it.

Scheduled caregiver visits

Scheduled caregiver visits for Joe and Ana
DaysTimeLengthHours a weekWhat the caregiver does
Sat 12 to 6 PM 6 hours 1 × 6 hours = 6 hours Lunch, company, and dinner warmed at 5:30 PM
Wed 5 to 9 PM 4 hours 1 × 4 hours = 4 hours Dinner at 5:30 PM and a quiet evening until Ana returns
Total scheduled caregiver time10 hours a week

On their own Without a caregiver

Things Joe and Ana does independently. These are not scheduled visits.

  • Making his own coffee
  • Reading the paper and watching sports

Family Family involvement

  • Ana provides care at all other times
  • Ana's brother covers occasional weekends

Caregiver responsibilities

  • Follow the routine Ana writes down
  • Keep Joe company and supervise as agreed
  • Give Ana a short handover when she returns

Communication and review

A short handover at the end of each visit, and a call from the office if anything changes.

Review: Reviewed before planned travel, when needs change, and at least once a year in person.

Example from frontlineaide.com. Not a real person, care plan, quote, or booking.

Sample plan

Recovery at home: Linda

Linda has just come home after a hospital stay and is following her hospital team's discharge instructions.

Main service: Recovery at Home Support See a day with Linda

Personal priorities

  • Rebuilding strength and confidence
  • Getting to follow-up appointments
  • Returning to her usual routines

Support needs

  • Help with washing and dressing
  • Meals and a medication reminder
  • Transportation to appointments

Preferences and how they shape the visits

Preferences for Linda and their effect on visits
PreferenceWhat it changes
Likes to rest until 9 AMWeekday visits begin at 9 AM.
Wants to wash herself while seatedThe caregiver waits outside the bathroom unless she calls.
Keeps a written list of questions for her doctorThe caregiver helps her bring the list to appointments; the caregiver does not give medical advice.
Follows her own exercise sheet from the hospital teamThe caregiver encourages, but does not lead, the exercises.
Misses her Thursday book clubOn Thursdays the caregiver helps her join by video call.

Scheduled caregiver visits

Scheduled caregiver visits for Linda
DaysTimeLengthHours a weekWhat the caregiver does
Monday to Friday 9 AM to 1 PM 4 hours 5 × 4 hours = 20 hours Washing and dressing support, breakfast and lunch, a medication reminder, short walks, appointment transport
Sat 10 AM to 12 PM 2 hours 1 × 2 hours = 2 hours Help with a shower and preparing weekend meals
Total scheduled caregiver time22 hours a week

On their own Without a caregiver

Things Linda does independently. These are not scheduled visits.

  • Rests in the afternoon
  • Does her own exercises from the hospital team

Family Family involvement

  • Her husband covers evenings and Sundays
  • Her sister brings dinner twice a week

Caregiver responsibilities

  • Follow the discharge instructions the family shares
  • Medication reminders only; no medical tasks
  • Note how Linda is managing so the schedule can be reviewed

Communication and review

A brief weekly call between the office and Linda's husband during the first month.

Review: Reviewed after two weeks, with visits reduced as Linda regains strength.

Example from frontlineaide.com. Not a real person, care plan, quote, or booking.

Sample plan

Disability & independent living: Marcus

Marcus works part-time, lives in his own apartment, and wants support that helps him stay independent.

Main service: Disability & Independent Living Support See a day with Marcus

Personal priorities

  • Getting to work on time
  • Managing his own schedule
  • Taking part in community activities

Support needs

  • Help with parts of his morning routine
  • Planning the week together
  • Household help twice a week

Preferences and how they shape the visits

Preferences for Marcus and their effect on visits
PreferenceWhat it changes
Wants to be asked before help is givenCaregivers ask first and wait for his answer.
Uses a visual weekly plannerCaregivers use his planner and write tasks as short steps.
Swims at the community pool on ThursdaysThe Thursday afternoon visit includes going to the pool with him.
Eats halal foodGrocery shopping follows the halal requirements he explains.
Cooks his own dinnerAfternoon visits help with groceries and housework, not cooking dinner.

Scheduled caregiver visits

Scheduled caregiver visits for Marcus
DaysTimeLengthHours a weekWhat the caregiver does
Monday to Friday 7 to 9 AM 2 hours 5 × 2 hours = 10 hours Morning routine support he asks for, breakfast, reviewing the day's plan
Tue, Thu 4 to 6 PM 2 hours 2 × 2 hours = 4 hours Groceries and housework on Tuesdays; the pool on Thursdays
Total scheduled caregiver time14 hours a week

On their own Without a caregiver

Things Marcus does independently. These are not scheduled visits.

  • Travels to work on his own
  • Weekends with friends
  • Cooking dinner

Family Family involvement

  • His mother helps with paperwork once a month

Caregiver responsibilities

  • Encourage Marcus to lead tasks he can do himself
  • Use his visual planner for the week
  • Respect his choices about activities

Communication and review

Marcus is the main contact; his mother is contacted only with his agreement.

Review: Reviewed with Marcus when his needs change, and at least once a year in person.

Example from frontlineaide.com. Not a real person, care plan, quote, or booking.

Sample plan

Memory support: Helen

Helen lives with memory loss at home with her son, who works weekdays.

Main service: Memory & Cognitive Support See a day with Helen

Personal priorities

  • A calm, familiar daily routine
  • Safety while her son is at work
  • Activities she still enjoys

Support needs

  • Supervision and companionship
  • Gentle prompts with meals and dressing
  • Calm redirection when unsettled

Preferences and how they shape the visits

Preferences for Helen and their effect on visits
PreferenceWhat it changes
Breakfast with tea at 9:30Visits start at 9 so breakfast follows her usual time.
Dresses with the door closedThe caregiver waits outside and helps only with buttons when she asks.
Big band musicMusic she enjoys plays during lunch.
Responds best to one question at a timeCaregivers use her first name and ask one simple question at a time.
Still enjoys folding laundry and watering plantsThe caregiver reminds and encourages rather than doing these for her.

Scheduled caregiver visits

Scheduled caregiver visits for Helen
DaysTimeLengthHours a weekWhat the caregiver does
Monday to Friday 9 AM to 3 PM 6 hours 5 × 6 hours = 30 hours A calm morning routine, breakfast, music, lunch, a familiar walk
Total scheduled caregiver time30 hours a week

On their own Without a caregiver

Things Helen does independently. These are not scheduled visits.

  • Folding laundry and watering plants with encouragement

Family Family involvement

  • Her son covers evenings, nights, and weekends
  • Her granddaughter visits on Saturdays

Caregiver responsibilities

  • Follow the same order of activities each day
  • Use the approaches the family says work best
  • Leave a short daily note for her son

Communication and review

A short written note each day, and a call from the office for anything that needs discussion.

Review: Reviewed more often at first, then whenever the family notices changes, and at least once a year in person.

Example from frontlineaide.com. Not a real person, care plan, quote, or booking.

About these examples. The people and schedules are examples and do not describe real clients. Frontline Aide's services are non-medical: caregivers can remind a person to take their own medication and open a container if asked, but do not give medication or provide clinical care. Visit lengths, frequency, and tasks are agreed individually; these examples are not packages, quotes, or promises of availability.

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