Compassion You Can Feel
We care for every client with warmth, patience, and genuine kindness that makes them feel valued and respected.
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More Than Care, We Build Meaningful Relationships
At Essential Home Care, we believe quality care begins with compassion, trust, and treating every client like family.
Non-Medical Home Care in Davenport, Florida
How Essential Home Care Began
Essential Home Care was founded by Marcia McDonald, who brings over 15 years of experience in senior care and developmental support services. Through her years of hands-on experience, she recognized the growing need for compassionate, dependable, and personalized care that families could truly trust. Driven by a genuine passion for helping others, Marcia created Essential Home Care with the belief that every individual deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and kindness while remaining safe and comfortable in their own home. Today, the agency is committed to providing quality non-medical home care services that promote independence, enhance quality of life, and bring peace of mind to the families we serve.
Today, that same passion continues to guide everything we do — because at Essential Home Care, your care is our priority, because quality care isn’t optional — it’s Essential.
Why Families Feel at Home With Us
Care is more than assistance — it’s about creating comfort, trust, and genuine connection. At Essential Home Care, we focus on the little things that make a big difference in the lives of our clients and their families.
Care Tailored Around You
Every individual has unique needs and routines, which is why our care is thoughtfully personalized for each client.
Trust Built Through Reliability
Families can depend on us for consistent support, open communication, and dependable caregivers they can trust.
Bringing Peace of Mind Home
Every individual has unique needs and routines, which is why our care is thoughtfully personalized for each client.
Our Promise to Every Family
At Essential Home Care, we understand that inviting someone into your home requires a great deal of trust. That’s why we are committed to providing compassionate, dependable care with professionalism, dignity, and respect in every interaction.
We help ensure families can have peace of mind knowing that our caregivers undergo a rigorous screening and hiring process designed to support the safety and well-being of every client we serve. This process includes Level 2 background screenings, reference checks, and employment verification in accordance with Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) requirements.
Our Foundation
Our Leadership
Marcia McDonald leads Essential Home Care with compassion, professionalism, and a strong commitment to client-centered care, ensuring seniors receive dependable support to live safely and independently at home.
Our Services
We offer a range of services, including medication reminders, hospice support, and more. Our team works closely with clients and their families to create personalized care plans that meet each individual’s unique needs.
Our Caregivers
Our caregivers are some of the most experienced and compassionate professionals in the industry. They are carefully screened and trained to ensure they provide the highest level of care to our clients.
Frequently Asked Questions
What services does Essential Home Care provide?
Essential Home Care provides compassionate non-medical home care services designed to help clients remain safe, comfortable, and independent at home. Services include companionship, meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, transportation assistance, respite care, dementia support, and personalized daily assistance.
Is Essential Home Care licensed and insured?
Yes. Essential Home Care is a licensed and insured non-medical home care agency serving families throughout Central Florida.
What areas do you serve?
We proudly serve clients throughout: Polk County, Hillsborough County, Manatee County, Hardee County, and Highlands County.
Do you provide medical services?
No. Essential Home Care is a non-medical home care agency. We provide supportive daily living assistance and companionship services, but we do not provide skilled nursing or medical treatment.
Are your caregivers background checked?
Yes. All caregivers undergo Level 2 background screenings, employment verification, and reference checks in accordance with Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) requirements.
Are your caregivers trained?
Yes. Our caregivers are carefully screened and selected to provide compassionate, professional, and reliable care while meeting Florida home care requirements.
Do you provide 24-hour care?
Yes. Depending on the client’s needs, we can provide flexible scheduling options, including daytime, evening, overnight, and extended care services.
Can services be customized?
Absolutely. Every client receives personalized care tailored to their unique needs, preferences, and level of support required.
Can caregivers remind clients to take medications?
Yes. Our caregivers can provide medication reminders to help clients stay on schedule with prescribed medications. However, caregivers do not administer medications.
Do you assist with bathing and grooming?
Yes. We provide personal assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, mobility support, and hygiene assistance.
Do you help clients with dementia or Alzheimer’s?
Yes. Our caregivers provide compassionate non-medical support for individuals living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease while promoting safety, comfort, and routine.
What is respite care?
Respite care provides temporary relief for family caregivers. Our caregivers can step in to assist with daily care needs while family members rest, work, travel, or attend personal responsibilities.
Do you provide transportation services?
Yes. We assist with transportation to medical appointments, grocery shopping, errands, social outings, and other essential activities.
Do you offer companionship services?
Yes. Companionship is one of our core services. Our caregivers provide conversation, emotional support, social engagement, and meaningful interaction to help reduce loneliness and isolation.
Are services available on weekends and holidays?
Yes. Essential Home Care offers flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays, based on client needs and caregiver availability.
Can family members be involved in the care plan?
Absolutely. We encourage family involvement and communication to ensure care plans reflect the client’s needs, preferences, and routines.
Can care be adjusted if my loved one’s needs change?
Yes. Care plans can be updated as needs change to ensure clients continue receiving the appropriate level of support.
Do you work with long-distance families?
Yes. We understand that many families live out of town and rely on trusted caregivers to help support their loved ones. We provide communication and updates to help families feel informed and reassured.
Is there a minimum number of hours required?
Yes. Our standard minimum is typically 4 hours per visit.
How much do services cost?
Our standard private pay rate is typically $30 per hour with a 4-hour minimum per visit. Pricing may vary depending on the level of care and support needed.
How quickly can services begin?
In many cases, services can begin shortly after the initial consultation and assessment process is completed.
Why is in-home care beneficial?
In-home care allows individuals to remain in a familiar environment while receiving personalized support that promotes comfort, independence, safety, and emotional well-being.
How do I get started?
Getting started is simple. Contact Essential Home Care to discuss your loved one’s needs and schedule a consultation.
What Our Clients Say
Having worked with Marcia, I was so impressed by how professional, courteous, and caring she was. She pays great attention to detail and brings the word “cleanliness” to another level. Rest assured that your loved one is in good hands!
One of the best home healthcare services. She is always punctual, knows and understands her tasks, and is very courteous, accommodating, hardworking, and gets along well with patients. She takes her job seriously and truly loves and appreciates her patients. You will not regret trusting her with your precious gem (father, mother, or friends)! 🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅
Phenomenal service. She’ll make sure you’re well taken care of. Highly recommend.
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Contact Us
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We proudly serve Polk, Hillsborough, Hardee, Highlands, and Manatee Counties.
- AHCA License Number: 241224
- Phone: 863-350-0267
- Email: Info@essentialhomecarefl.com
- Location: Davenport, Florida, USA
- Hours: Mon - Friday, 09:00 am – 05:00 pm
Private Pay Rates
At Essential Home Care, we provide compassionate, reliable, non-medical home care services tailored to each client's unique needs. Our rates are based on the level of care and support required.
Standard Home Care
$30 – $35 per hour
4-hour minimum visit
Ideal for clients who need routine non-medical support, including:
- Companionship & social engagement
- Meal preparation & planning
- Light housekeeping & laundry
- Medication reminders
- Transportation to appointments & errands
- Respite care for family caregivers
- Safety supervision & wellness checks
Memory Care & Advanced Support
$35 – $40 per hour
4-hour minimum visit
Designed for clients requiring a higher level of supervision, attention and support, including:
- Alzheimer's & dementia care
- Cognitive support & redirection
- Increased safety monitoring
- Behavioral support & structured routines
- Enhanced companionship & engagement
- Post-hospital recovery support
- Continuous supervision
Customized Care Plans Available
Every client is unique. Rates may vary based on the level of care required, scheduling needs, location, and the number of service hours requested.
Your Care Is Our Priority — Because Quality Care Isn't Optional, It's Essential.