Heavy Cleaning
Floors, walls, windows, appliances, and deep-cleaning projects that go beyond routine light housekeeping.
Wisconsin Home Care
Chore & Homemaking Services in Milwaukee
Heavy cleaning, yard work, snow removal, decluttering, minor repairs, and seasonal maintenance — the home tasks that keep seniors and people with disabilities safe, comfortable, and independent.
Help around the home
The bigger tasks that keep a home safe
Chore services go beyond light housekeeping. We help with the heavier, seasonal, and safety-focused tasks that become hard to manage alone — so your loved one can stay at home longer and with less worry.
Yard Work & Leaf Removal
Raking, bagging leaves, clearing walkways, and light yard cleanup to keep the property safe and tidy.
Snow & Ice Removal
Shoveling walks, steps, and entryways and applying salt or ice melt so family and caregivers can enter safely.
Trash & Debris Removal
Hauling out household trash, recycling, and small debris so the home stays clean and odor-free.
Minor Repairs & Safety Fixes
Small repairs like changing light bulbs, tightening handrails, and fixing trip hazards to keep the home usable.
Pest Control Coordination
Helping schedule and prepare for pest control visits and following basic prevention steps between treatments.
Seasonal Maintenance
Storm windows, gutter clearing, seasonal salting, and other tasks that prepare the home for changing weather.
Why families choose Avida
A safer home, less stress
When stairs, snow, clutter, or repairs become too much, our chore aides step in with practical, respectful help. We focus on fall prevention, clear pathways, and the small fixes that make daily living easier.
- Trained, background-checked chore aides
- Flexible scheduling — one-time, weekly, or seasonal
- Bilingual English and Spanish coordination
- Can be bundled with personal care and supportive care
- Serving families across 15+ Wisconsin counties
When is it time for chore help?
- Trash piling up or walkways becoming hard to clear
- Seasonal tasks like gutters or storm windows falling behind
- Clutter blocking hallways, exits, or stairs
- Yard overgrowth or snow making the home unsafe
- Small repairs left undone because of mobility limits
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about chore services
What are chore and homemaking services?+
Chore services help with the heavier, hands-on tasks that keep a home safe, clean, and livable — but that aren't personal care. This includes deep cleaning, yard work, snow removal, decluttering, minor repairs, and seasonal maintenance.
Are chore services the same as personal care?+
No. Personal care involves hands-on assistance with the body, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and transfers. Chore services focus on the home and environment, like cleaning, yard work, and repairs. Many families use both together.
Does Wisconsin Medicaid or ForwardHealth pay for chore services?+
Standard Medicaid Personal Care Services cover activities of daily living, not chore or homemaking tasks. Some self-directed programs, such as IRIS, may allow limited homemaker supports depending on the approved plan. Private pay is also available. Call us and we'll review your specific situation.
Can chore services be combined with personal care?+
Yes. We can build a care plan that blends personal care, supportive home care, and chore services so your loved one gets complete support at home.
Which areas does Avida serve for chore services?+
We provide chore and homemaking services in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, Kenosha, Ozaukee, Washington, and neighboring Wisconsin counties.
How do I get started?+
Start with a free consultation. We'll visit by phone or in person, review the home, and recommend a chore plan that fits your family's needs and budget.
Explore more from Avida
Our services
Full list of personal care, supportive care, and chore services.
Family & household support
Respite, caregiver training, bilingual care, and coordination.
Free caregiver training
Register for safe transfers, medication management, and advocacy training.
How we help
Our care approach, from first call to ongoing support.
Personal care vs. supportive care
See which tasks fall under each type of Wisconsin home care.
Areas we serve
34+ Wisconsin communities across the southeast and south-central regions.
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Our team is fluent in English and Spanish, with many other languages supported through a translation partner.