Home Care Guides
Home Safety Checklist for Aging in Place
Most homes were built for the people their owners used to be. This room by room checklist shows what to change so a house keeps working as its owner ages.
Non-medical home care in Indianapolis and Greenwood
Care that lets your parent stay in the home they love
Cater2U provides practical, respectful help with the everyday things that have become hard: bathing, meals, medication reminders, a ride to the doctor, and company on a quiet afternoon. You keep the home. We handle the rest.
- BBB accredited
- Background checked
- Hours to 24/7 care
Free in-home assessmentWe visit, listen, and write a plan with you.
Available 24/7Nights, weekends and holidays included.
Vetted, trained caregiversBackground checks and ongoing supervision.
Two local officesIndianapolis and Greenwood
About Cater2U
Home care that fits around your family, not the other way round
The hardest part of bringing in help is often not the help itself. It is the parade of strangers. We build small, consistent teams around each client, so your mother sees faces she recognises and the person arriving already knows how she takes her coffee and which stair gives her trouble.
We start with a free assessment at the kitchen table. We listen, we ask questions, and we write a plan you can change at any time. If we are not the right fit, we will tell you and point you somewhere better.
- Matched caregiversChosen for personality as well as skill
- Flexible hoursA few hours a week up to round the clock
- Insured and supervisedSupervisors who check in and adjust
- Straight answersClear about what we do and do not do
What we help with
Everyday support, shaped around one person
No two care plans look the same. These are the things families ask for most often, and any of them can be combined into one plan.
Personal Care
Respectful help with bathing, dressing, grooming and getting around the house safely.
Companion Care
Conversation, shared activities and a friendly face, so the day is not spent alone.
Medication Reminders
Gentle prompts at the right times so the routine set by the doctor is easier to keep.
Meals and Nutrition
Home cooked food prepared to the plan the family or dietitian provides.
Light Housekeeping
Dishes, laundry, linens and clear walkways that keep the home calm and safe.
Transport and Errands
Rides to appointments, the pharmacy and the store, with a caregiver who walks you in.
Available 24/7
Care that does not stop when the office closes
Falls, hospital discharges and hard nights do not wait for a weekday. We can provide overnight care, live-in support and short-notice cover, so the family is never left to manage alone.
- Overnight and 24 hour care in your own home
- Short-notice help after a hospital stay
- Respite so family caregivers can rest
Nights, weekends, holidaysCare does not keep office hours
Why families choose us
The same faces, week after week
Consistency is what makes care feel like help rather than an intrusion. Here is how we build it into every plan.
Small, consistent care teams
Each client gets a small team they come to know, so there is no parade of strangers and no re-explaining the routine.
A plan written with you
We write down what will happen, when, and who will do it. If it is not right after a week, we change it.
Honest about what we do
We provide non-medical support, and we tell you plainly when something needs a nurse or another provider instead.
How it works
Three steps, and none of them commit you to anything
01
A free assessment
We come to the house, meet everyone, look at how the day actually goes, and answer your questions. It costs nothing and there is no sales pitch.
02
A plan you can change
We write down exactly what will happen, when, and who will do it. If it is not right after a week, we change it. Hours can go up or down as things shift.
03
Care that settles in
Your caregiver arrives, and keeps arriving. A supervisor checks in, and you always have a number to call if something needs to change.
Beyond in-home care
Four ways we support families
Care at home is where most people start. These programs work alongside it, or instead of it, as needs change.
Adult Day Center
A supervised, sociable place to spend the day, with meals, activities and transport. Built for people who should not be alone all day, and for the families who work.
Residential Stay
A warm, home-like setting with round-the-clock support, for people who are no longer safe living alone but do not want an institution.
Medical Equipment
Wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, bathroom safety equipment and daily living aids, delivered and set up at home.
Veterans Support
Non-medical in-home support for veterans, delivered by caregivers who understand what service and self-reliance mean.
Get in touch
Tell us what is going on
Most people who call us are not sure what they need yet. That is fine. Describe the situation in a sentence or two and we will tell you honestly what would help, whether that is us or someone else.
We answer every message. If it is urgent, please call instead and you will reach a person.
- No obligation and no pressure
- We will confirm we cover your area
- We can usually start within a few days
Questions
The things families ask us first
Everything that keeps daily life going, short of clinical treatment. Bathing, dressing and grooming, help moving safely around the house, meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry, medication reminders, rides to appointments, errands and companionship. Our caregivers do not give injections, change wound dressings or administer medication. Those are nursing tasks and we will tell you plainly when something falls outside what we do.
For most families, within a few days of the assessment. If you are calling because a hospital discharge is happening tomorrow, say so when you ring and we will do everything we can to move faster. We would rather tell you honestly that we cannot cover a shift than promise it and leave you stuck.
That is what we aim for, and it is why we build a small team around each client rather than sending whoever is free. One or two regular caregivers cover the usual schedule, with a backup who has already met your family so that illness or holidays do not mean a total stranger at the door.
This is one of the most common things families tell us, and it is rarely about the help itself. It is usually about independence and pride. We start small, often with something practical and unthreatening like housekeeping or a ride, and let trust build from there. Our caregivers are used to being politely turned away on the first visit.
It depends on how many hours you need, what kind of help is involved and whether any of it falls overnight or at the weekend. We will give you clear numbers at the assessment, before you commit to anything. We can also talk through payment options including private pay and long-term care insurance, and help you explore whether you qualify for other programs.
We work across Marion and Johnson counties from two offices, one in Indianapolis on East Washington Street and one in Greenwood on West Smith Valley Road. That covers Indianapolis and its townships, Greenwood, Center Grove, Beech Grove, Lawrence, Speedway, Southport, Whiteland, Bargersville and Franklin. If you are just outside, call and ask.
Still have a question?Call 463-277-4092
Guides for families
Helpful reading from our care team
Paying for Care
How Much Does Home Care Cost in Indiana?
Home care pricing confuses almost everyone at first. Here is what actually drives the cost, how families usually pay, and why the lowest hourly rate often is not the cheapest.
Caregiver Resources
Signs Your Parent Needs Home Care
The signs a parent needs help are rarely dramatic and usually easy to explain away. Here is a practical checklist organised by area, plus how to start the conversation.
Where we work
Serving Marion and Johnson counties
We are a local company with two offices, which means shorter drives, caregivers who know the roads in winter, and a supervisor who can be at the house when it matters.
- Indianapolis
- Irvington
- Beech Grove
- Lawrence
- Speedway
- Greenwood
- Center Grove
- Whiteland
- Bargersville
- Franklin
Indianapolis office
6433 E Washington St, Suite 132, Indianapolis, IN 46219
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