A First Name Basis Home Care - Hattiesburg

    607 Corinne St Suite B-2, Hattiesburg, MS 39401

    Compassionate Reliable Responsive Supportive Care

    I've been very pleased with this in-home care - caregivers like Missy are compassionate, reliable, and well-matched to my needs. The office is responsive and empathetic, managers are supportive, scheduling is flexible, and communication is excellent. Their team makes me feel safe and cared for at home; I highly recommend them.

    Loved one of client
    May 2026

    Services

    • Home Health Care

    Reviews

    4.64·(64)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Caregivers

      4.7
    • Communication

      4.4
    • Reliability

      3.8
    • Scheduling

      5.0
    • Value

    Pros

    • Compassionate, respectful caregivers
    • Responsive office communication
    • Flexible scheduling and 24/7 availability
    • Strong caregiver-client matching
    • Reliable shift coverage and punctuality
    • Supportive, attentive management
    • Clean and sanitary site conditions
    • Positive workplace culture
    • Professional and friendly staff
    • Diligent in-home assistance
    • Good listening and care planning
    • High client recommendation rate

    Cons

    • Inconsistent caregiver performance and skills
    • Caregiver training and certification gaps (including first-aid/CPR)
    • High staff turnover causing assignment instability
    • Unreliable shift coverage and accessibility gaps
    • Office expectation-management and follow-through inconsistencies
    • Policy- and rules-related friction with families
    • Caregiver conduct and incident oversight (including an alleged unattended-client incident)

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviews convey a predominantly positive view of the agency’s in-home services, with frequent praise for compassionate, respectful caregivers and an office team that listens and responds. Many families highlighted flexible scheduling (including 24/7 availability), supportive managers, and strong caregiver-client matching. Several reviewers described the organization as professional, sanitary, and attentive to client needs; these attributes contributed to a high level of recommendation among clients and employees alike.

    Caregiver quality: Caregivers are commonly described as warm, caring, and willing to go beyond basic duties to make clients comfortable. Multiple accounts emphasize good interpersonal skills, consistent warmth, and the ability to build rapport. At the same time, there is evidence of variability in clinical or task-specific abilities: reviewers noted inconsistent task performance, occasional skill gaps, and instances where caregivers were perceived as less experienced. Reviewers also raised concerns about training and emergency-preparedness credentials, including references to first-aid/CPR certification gaps. One review described a serious oversight; this appears isolated but indicates a need for stronger incident oversight and communication.

    Communication and management: The agency’s office staff receive strong marks for responsiveness, supportive management, and collaborative problem-solving. Many families felt heard and supported by managers who acted as partners in care. However, some reviewers reported difficulties reaching managers or experiencing inconsistent follow-through. There is a pattern of expectation-management issues—instances where services were perceived as overpromised and underdelivered—so prospective clients should clarify commitments and escalation pathways up front.

    Reliability and scheduling: Scheduling flexibility and reliable coverage are recurring positives, with multiple mentions of punctuality and dependable scheduling. Conversely, a subset of reviews describes staff turnover, caregiver unwillingness to accept certain shifts, and occasional coverage gaps or accessibility problems. These operational weaknesses can create assignment instability and require families to be proactive about backup plans and confirmation procedures.

    Value and workplace culture: Many reviewers felt the service offered good value, noting professionalism, cleanliness, and a positive work culture that appears to support employee satisfaction. Several current or former staff reviewers described the agency as a good employer with fair pay and supportive teams, which can contribute to caregiver morale and continuity of care.

    Notable patterns and recommendations: The dominant pattern is compassionate, client-centered care supported by responsive office staff. Counterbalancing this are operational inconsistencies around training, turnover, and occasional communication breakdowns. Before contracting, families may wish to ask specific questions about caregiver training (including first-aid/CPR), staff turnover rates, backup-coverage protocols, and how the agency documents and resolves incidents. These clarifications can help align expectations and reduce the risk of service interruptions.

    Location

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    A First Name Basis Home Care - Hattiesburg is located at 607 Corinne St Suite B-2, Hattiesburg, MS 39401.

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