South Cross, Inc.

 93A Deming Rd Berlin, CT 06037-1514

(860)259-5070

(860)357-3710

Website

South Cross, Inc guides older adults and individuals with disabilities through an array of home care services. We provide the supervision, and necessary assistance to remain safely independent, and in the dignity of their own homes. South Cross, Inc. excels at offering premier in-home services by hiring dedicated caregivers. At South Cross, Inc. we strive for excellence and take pride in what we do. South Cross, Inc and its employees are fully screened, insured and bonded.

Memory Care Available
Licenses
  • CT Homemaker - Companion Agency:#HCA.0000129
Accreditations and Certifications
Last Updated: 01/24/2019 Claimed
Overview of Service

South Cross Inc. provides the following services: Companion/Homemaker, Personal Caregiver, Live-in, Non-Medical Caregiver for Memory Loss, Respite care.

General Information

Year established:
  • 2005
Non-profit:
  • No
Services offered:
  • Grooming Assistance (Oral and Personal Hygiene)
  • Dressing Assistance
  • Walking Assistance
  • Meal Preparation/ Diet Monitoring
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Errands and Shopping
  • Medication Reminders
  • Companionship/ Socialization
  • Respite Care
  • Consult with physician(s), social workers, hospitals, or nursing home staff
  • Live-in services
Non-medical home care service setting:
  • Client's Home
  • Short-Term Care Facilities
  • Long-Term Care Facilities
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish
Business Type:
  • Agency
What are your hours of operations?
  • Office Hours are Mon - Fri 9am - 4:30pm. Answering Service available after hours and Holidays. Service hours are 24/7
Do you have experience working with individuals living with MS?
  • Yes
To what extent is your office accessible to persons with disabilities?
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Accessible Parking
  • Office on Ground Floor
  • Accessible Restroom

Staff Information

Employees bonded/insured:
  • Yes
Consistent staff assignement:
  • Yes
Background checks conducted for:
  • all staff
Additional staff information:
  • Hiring practices include: Criminal background check, Employment Reference check, Drug screening, DMV check, Department of corrections check, Sex Offender Registry check, and office of Inspector General (OIG). Covid 19 Vaccinations. Employees receive the following information: Bloodborne Pathogens, Alzheimer's and related diseases, Slips-Trips-Falls, Sexual Harassment. Telephony computerized system is used for clocking in/out in order to ensure caregiver scheduled times.

Memory Care

Staff trained in Alzheimer's/ Dementia care:
  • Yes
Alzheimer's/ Dementia training:
  • Fatima Baptista-Palais
Memory care provided
  • Yes

Transportation

Transportation services provided:
  • Yes

Pricing

Hourly minimum:
  • 0-2 hours
Min. hourly rate:
  • $23.00
Max hourly rate:
  • $29.50

Payment Accepted

Forms of payment accepted:
  • Private Pay
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
Additional payment information:
  • Online Banking and credit card payment available

Availability

Accepting new clients:
  • Yes

Hours of Operation

Days available:
  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday
Weekday hours:
  • 6AM - 8AM
  • 8AM - 10AM
  • 10AM - 12PM
  • 12PM - 2PM
  • 2PM - 4PM
  • 4PM - 6PM
  • 6PM - 8PM
  • After 8PM
Weekend hours:
  • 6AM - 8AM
  • 8AM - 10AM
  • 10AM - 12PM
  • 12PM - 2PM
  • 2PM - 4PM
  • 4PM - 6PM
  • 6PM - 8PM
  • After 8PM

General Information

Year established:
  • 2005
Non-profit:
  • No
Services offered:
  • Grooming Assistance (Oral and Personal Hygiene)
  • Dressing Assistance
  • Walking Assistance
  • Meal Preparation/ Diet Monitoring
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Errands and Shopping
  • Medication Reminders
  • Companionship/ Socialization
  • Respite Care
  • Consult with physician(s), social workers, hospitals, or nursing home staff
  • Live-in services
Non-medical home care service setting:
  • Client's Home
  • Short-Term Care Facilities
  • Long-Term Care Facilities
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish
Business Type:
  • Agency
What are your hours of operations?
  • Office Hours are Mon - Fri 9am - 4:30pm. Answering Service available after hours and Holidays. Service hours are 24/7
Do you have experience working with individuals living with MS?
  • Yes
To what extent is your office accessible to persons with disabilities?
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Accessible Parking
  • Office on Ground Floor
  • Accessible Restroom

Staff Information

Employees bonded/insured:
  • Yes
Consistent staff assignement:
  • Yes
Background checks conducted for:
  • all staff
Additional staff information:
  • Hiring practices include: Criminal background check, Employment Reference check, Drug screening, DMV check, Department of corrections check, Sex Offender Registry check, and office of Inspector General (OIG). Covid 19 Vaccinations. Employees receive the following information: Bloodborne Pathogens, Alzheimer's and related diseases, Slips-Trips-Falls, Sexual Harassment. Telephony computerized system is used for clocking in/out in order to ensure caregiver scheduled times.

Memory Care

Staff trained in Alzheimer's/ Dementia care:
  • Yes
Alzheimer's/ Dementia training:
  • Fatima Baptista-Palais
Memory care provided
  • Yes

Transportation

Transportation services provided:
  • Yes

Pricing

Hourly minimum:
  • 0-2 hours
Min. hourly rate:
  • $23.00
Max hourly rate:
  • $29.50

Payment Accepted

Forms of payment accepted:
  • Private Pay
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
Additional payment information:
  • Online Banking and credit card payment available

Availability

Accepting new clients:
  • Yes

Hours of Operation

Days available:
  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday
Weekday hours:
  • 6AM - 8AM
  • 8AM - 10AM
  • 10AM - 12PM
  • 12PM - 2PM
  • 2PM - 4PM
  • 4PM - 6PM
  • 6PM - 8PM
  • After 8PM
Weekend hours:
  • 6AM - 8AM
  • 8AM - 10AM
  • 10AM - 12PM
  • 12PM - 2PM
  • 2PM - 4PM
  • 4PM - 6PM
  • 6PM - 8PM
  • After 8PM

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