Bathing & Personal Hygiene
Dignified assistance with bathing, showering, oral care, skin care, and hygiene routines to help your loved one feel fresh, comfortable, and confident.
Wisconsin Home Care
Personal Care & Supportive Care Services
Avida Personal Care provides compassionate, in-home support for seniors and people with disabilities across Wisconsin. From personal hygiene to companionship, we help families keep loved ones safe, comfortable, and independent at home.
Hands-on daily support
Personal Care Services
Personal care helps with activities of daily living (ADLs). These hands-on services support hygiene, mobility, and physical comfort while preserving dignity and independence.
Dressing & Grooming
Support selecting appropriate clothing and help with grooming needs such as hair care, shaving, and nail care — always with respect for personal preferences.
Mobility & Transfer Assistance
Safe help with walking, transferring in and out of bed or chairs, and positioning to reduce fall risk and maintain as much independence as possible.
Toileting & Incontinence Care
Compassionate, discreet support with toileting, incontinence care, and bathroom safety to preserve dignity and comfort at home.
Help around the home
Supportive Care Services
Supportive care focuses on instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) — the household, nutritional, and social tasks that help a client thrive safely at home.
Meal Preparation & Nutrition
Planning, shopping, and preparing balanced meals that honor dietary restrictions, medical needs, and cultural tastes — so your loved one stays nourished.
Medication Reminders
Gentle reminders to take medications on schedule, helping clients follow their care plan and giving families peace of mind.
Light Housekeeping & Laundry
Keeping the home tidy, safe, and comfortable with light cleaning, laundry, bed-making, and organization support.
Companionship & Emotional Support
Friendly conversation, social engagement, and meaningful presence that reduce loneliness and support emotional well-being.
Respite Care for Family Caregivers
Temporary relief so family caregivers can rest, run errands, or take time for themselves while knowing their loved one is in trusted hands.
Care Coordination & Planning
Working alongside families, nurses, and care coordinators to build and follow a personalized care plan that adapts as needs change.
Why families trust Avida
Care that feels like family
We believe great home care starts with listening. Our Wisconsin team gets to know your loved one's routines, preferences, and needs — then builds a care plan that fits your family.
- Trained, compassionate caregivers
- Personalized care plans for every client
- Bilingual English and Spanish support
- Medicaid and Wisconsin ForwardHealth guidance
- Serving families across 15+ Wisconsin counties
HIPAA Compliant & Medicaid Friendly
Your family's information is protected, and our team helps you understand Wisconsin Medicaid eligibility, ForwardHealth enrollment, and care plan options.
1Free eligibility screening
2Personalized care plan
3Matched with a caregiver
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about home care in Wisconsin
What's the difference between personal care and supportive home care?+
Personal care covers hands-on help with activities of daily living — bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility. Supportive home care covers meal prep, medication reminders, light housekeeping, companionship, and respite for family caregivers. Most Avida clients receive a blend of both, built into one personalized care plan.
Does Wisconsin Medicaid or ForwardHealth pay for these services?+
Yes. Many of our clients qualify for Wisconsin Medicaid programs such as IRIS and Family Care, which cover in-home personal care services. Our team helps you understand eligibility, complete enrollment, and coordinate with your care manager at no cost.
Can a family member be paid to provide care?+
In most cases, yes. Wisconsin's self-directed Medicaid programs allow eligible family members (excluding spouses and legal guardians in most plans) to be hired and paid as the Personal Care Worker. Call (414) 348-4600 and we'll walk you through the paid-caregiver pathway.
Which Wisconsin counties does Avida serve?+
Avida Personal Care serves Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, Kenosha, Ozaukee, Washington, Dodge, Jefferson, Walworth, Rock, Dane, Sheboygan, Fond du Lac, Manitowoc, and neighboring counties across southeast and south-central Wisconsin.
How quickly can services start?+
Once eligibility is confirmed and a care plan is in place, most clients begin receiving care within a few days. In urgent situations we work to place a caregiver even faster — call (414) 348-4600 to talk with a coordinator today.
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How we help
Our care approach, from first call to ongoing support.
Become a paid caregiver
Get paid to care for a loved one through Wisconsin Medicaid.
Areas we serve
34+ Wisconsin communities across the southeast and south-central regions.
Milwaukee home care
Local team, bilingual coordinators, and Medicaid guidance.
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Our team is fluent in English and Spanish, with many other languages supported through a translation partner.