About U offers a variety of packages to help you or your loved ones.
We only provide the amount of help that is needed to allow our clients to continue living comfortably and independently in their homes and communities. Many of our services are provided on an hourly basis with a 4 hour minimum per shift (even if it’s once a week).
Please take a look at the types of service packages we offer.
About U employees are screened, trained, bonded and insured. We arrange one-on-one service between our Client and Caregiver to maximize client and family comfort with our services.
Our Services
Personal Care Assistant (PCA) and Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) services are designed to assist the elderly, disabled and other individuals that need in-home help with personal cares and Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). This program is part of a federally funded program that is administered under the State of Minnesota Department of Human Services as well as the individual counties and its contracted case managers who work with licensed providers to provide these services. Typically the same staff member or team of staff members work with the same client on a fixed or fairly routine basis. Please note that PCA/CFSS services must be deemed medically necessary and must be approved by your physician or nurse practitioner before services may be provided,
Already receiving PCA/CFSS services through another agency? No problem! We will complete all the paperwork with you in your home at a time convenient for you and will provide a seamless transfer of services to About U Inc. Our Unique Minnesota Provider Identifier number for PCA/CFSS is A034974700.
Do you want to change providers and keep your direct support worker? We can help you change agencies and then hire, train and employ your worker as long they meet the eligibility criteria including the successful passing of a mandatory criminal background check.
Who do we accept payment from for individuals on Medical Assistance for PCA/CFSS services?
- MN Medical Assistance (straight MA)
- MA – Waivered Services
- UCare
- Blue Cross (Blue Plus)/Bridgeview
- Prime West
Homemaking services are general household activities provided by a trained homemaker when a person is unable to manage the home, or when the person regularly responsible for these activities is temporarily absent or unable to manage the home.
Homemaker services are listed in the community support plan of the person and may include:
- Basic housekeeping
- Meal preparation
- Routine household tasks
Are you on a waiver and need Homemaking Services? Just let your assigned case manager know that you would like to utilize About U Inc. for your Homemaking services. Your case manager can then issue a service agreement to authorize us to provide services for you. Our Unique Minnesota Provider Identifier number for homemaking is: A144638300.
Who do we accept payment from for individuals on Medical Assistance for Homemaking services?
- MA – Waivered Services
- UCare
- Blue Cross (Blue Plus)/Bridgeview
- Prime West
We want to make sure that your care is provided in accordance with the care you need. Our Registered Nurses provide supervision of our employees in your home and are there to help evaluate changes in your health and make updates to your care plan as needed.
Our Registered Nurses are also actively involved in training our employees in our physical office as well as our correspondence and online training modules.
If you have a change in medical condition or have concerns about your care, please contact one of our nurses at no charge to make sure that you are receiving the most appropriate service.