In-home care near Alexandria, LA.

A First Name Basis provides high-quality in-home care for older adults and others with special needs in and around Alexandria, Louisiana.

Call us: 877-557-5525

Caregiver assisting senior at home entrance.

Our Alexandria office.

We serve the greater Alexandria area.

Contact us in Alexandria.

1272 Dorchester Dr
Alexandria, LA 71303
Phone: 318-640-7440
Fax: 318-640-7439

Interested in becoming a caregiver? Stop by our office during the week or apply now.

Business hours: M-F, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Need help after business hours? Reach out to our Support Team 24/7. Your Care Manager can also be reached after hours, if the need arises.

Quick facts: Home care in Alexandria.

Serving Alexandria:

Vernon, Rapides, Avoyelles, Grant, LaSalle, Catahoula, Concordia, and Winn.

Many people in Alexandria rely on Medicaid. We accept nearly all waiver and non-waiver Medicaid programs.
We are proud of the many veterans and their families who call Louisiana home. We accept veterans’ benefits.
Our caregivers will provide care in your loved one’s home, arriving promptly and reliably.
We attract and retain the best caregivers in the area. Our full-time caregivers go through a rigorous 21-point evaluation and training program.

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Here for your loved one.

Senior home care.

Care from A First Name Basis lets older adults age in place in the comfort and familiarity of home. Our professional caregivers can provide a range of services, including personal care, meal prep, medication management, transportation, and companionship.

Disability home care.

We provide in-home care for intellectually or developmentally disabled adults and children. Our compassionate caregivers build a genuine connection with your loved one, while attending to personal care and other needs as part of a tailored daily plan.

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Caring on A First Name Basis

Our average caregiver-to-client relationship.

Many of our caregivers have built years-long relationships with clients. As our name suggests, you and your loved one will know our caregiver on A First Name Basis.

We accept Medicaid.

We accept Medicaid for in-home care in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas. We accept nearly all waiver and non-waiver Medicaid programs. Our Intake Team can help you access the in-home care that your loved one needs. Call us at 877-557-5525.

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Benefits for veterans and spouses.

The Aid & Attendance benefit (for veterans and surviving spouses) can be used to cover in-home care. The VA’s Respite Care benefit can also apply to in-home care. Contact our friendly Intake Team for a consultation today: 877-557-5525.

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What our clients are saying.

“Monesia has been wonderful and helpful since day one. She is understanding and easy to work with and I love her.”

Georgia W, Gautier, MS

“Our Care Manager is personable, responsive, and goes above and beyond to find the best caregiver for my dad. You can tell those who work for this company take pride in what they do and truly care about the clients.”

Katie Beth A.

“I have been with A First Name Basis for a year and Machell and Laronda have made sure that I get the best care!”

Arlene C, Jennings, LA

“I am extremely satisfied with A First Name Basis as my care provider. They have met all my needs, and the staff is friendly and professional.”

Libby B, Monroe, LA

“A First Name Basis is helpful and understanding! My Care Managers in the Ville Platte office are very nice.”

Kathleen F, Basile, LA

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