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Lexington, Kentucky

In 2008, Sybil Forsythe, MS CCC/SLP, founded Family Choice Home Care to provide quality, compassionate care to aging people in the Lexington, Kentucky, area. In 2010, Linda Gregory, MA CCC/SLP, joined Family Choice Home Care, and the pair expanded into offering rehabilitation services. Leaning on their 60 years of combined experiences as speech-language pathologists, they have helped improve the quality of life for thousands of families over the last 15 years.

Lexington is a fantastic place for seniors to call home, and remaining in the home is the primary focus of Family Choice Home Care. The many friendly faces and access to quality care make it a wonderful place to spend one's golden years. The city offers multiple activities and events for seniors, many hosted by the Lexington Senior Center. In May 2024, U.S. News ranked Lexington, Kentucky, as the 15th best place to live out of 150 major cities in the country for 2024–2025.

Offering In-Home Care in Lexington, Kentucky

Caring for elderly loved ones can be stressful and challenging to maintain on a long-term basis. We offer in-home services from highly trained and vetted caregivers. Our team is available at any time, seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

Family Choice Care offers rehabilitation services such as Early Intervention, Occupational, Physical Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology. They provide staffing services to hospitals, home health agencies, schools, nursing homes, assisted living, and more. We provide comprehensive assessments and coordinate care to adhere to physician's recommendations. Family Choice Home Care offers ongoing monitoring and screenings by licensed and certified physical, occupational, and speech therapists to our Home Care Clients free of charge.

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Family Choice Home Care has been named the Best of Home Care® Provider of Choice in 2022 and 2023 by Home Care Pulse, LLC. The award recognizes Family Choice Home Care as one of North America's leading home care businesses.

Call Family Choice Home Care at (859) 333-8147 or contact us online to schedule a free in-home consultation. You can also email our owners at:

FAQs About In-Home Care in Lexington, Kentucky

  • Q. How long has Family Choice Home Care been in business?

    A. Family Choice Home Care has been providing care services since 2008. We are reliable and provide compassionate care with 15 years of business stability. Our owners have over 60 years of combined experience working with aging populations and individuals with all geriatric conditions in all settings.

  • Q. Do you offer 24-hour care or live-in care?

    A. Yes! Family Choice Home Care offers 24-hour and live-in home care for older adults who need care around the clock. Some clients may qualify for a reduced 24-hour flat rate, which can significantly reduce the cost of 24-hour/live-in care. Call our care managers for more details.

  • Q. Do you offer hourly care?

    A. Yes! Family Choice Home Care offers hourly services for in-home care for older adults. There are minimums of 4-hour shifts for the Lexington area and minimum 6-hour shifts for some rural areas. We offer competitive rates that are lower than all other home care agencies.

  • Q. Do you charge different rates for different services?

    A. No! All services are provided by our caregivers for one low rate! There are no surprises and we do not charge more for bathing or more involved care.

  • Q. What in-home services do you provide?

    A. Family Choice Home Care can assist seniors and other individuals in need with meal preparation, cooking, light cleaning, transportation for appointments, errands, daily hygiene, grooming tasks, medication assistance, and general supervision. Our services allow seniors to maintain their independence while accessing assistance when needed.

  • Q. Can you help navigate insurance coverage?

    A. Although traditional health insurance does not cover home care services, long-term care insurance does provide benefits for Family Choice Home Care’s services. Our care managers will help you determine the details of your coverage so you can make the best choice for your care needs. We will provide all documentation required and can communicate with the Long Term Care Insurance Company directly to help navigate this process. 

  • Q. What other payor sources does Family Choice Home Care accept?

    A. In addition to long-term care insurance, some clients use their Veterans Benefits to receive assistance with our services. We also work with worker’s compensation insurance and some waiver programs. Call our care managers for more details.

  • Q. Can you care for people with Alzheimer's and dementia?

    A. We specialize in providing care for clients with Alzheimer's and other dementia diagnoses. Since Family Choice Care is owned by speech-language pathologists who specialize in geriatric conditions such as dementia, all clients have an individualized plan of care that provides engaging activities based on their stages of progression. Our team is qualified to help your loved one while preserving their dignity and independence.

  • Q. Why is home care better than a residential or assisted living facility?

    A. There are many proven benefits to allowing adults to age in place in the comfort of their own homes. In-home care is more cost-effective and allows the person to maintain their freedom and participate in their chosen activities. Clients will get one-on-one care with in-home care, whereas in a facility, there will be one staff member for 20-plus residents.


    According to an AARP study, 77% of older adults want to remain in their homes as they age. Using services like Family Choice Home Care, those wants can be a reality for most seniors.

Contact Us for Home Care in Lexington, Kentucky

Choosing home care for a loved one does not have to be overwhelming. When you want quality, reliable in-home care, contact Family Choice Home Care. We are locally owned, and our mission focuses on providing exceptional services to individuals in need.

Contact Family Choice Home Care today to request a free in-home consultation or call us at (859) 333-8147 for more information. We are based in Lexington, Kentucky, and serve Lexington, Richmond, Berea, Danville, Georgetown, Lancaster, Nicholasville, Mount Sterling, and Winchester, Kentucky, and all surrounding areas.

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