Home Instead reviews

3.4

55% would recommend to a friend

(3,501 total reviews)

Seth Sternberg

62% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Home Instead has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 3,501 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Home Instead employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

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4K reviews
1.0
Sep 17, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

The clients themselves are wonderful, and caregiving can be rewarding when not overshadowed by the management.

Cons

Morale among caregivers is at rock bottom. Every one of the four caregivers I worked with felt demoralized and unsupported. Supervisors regularly sent vague, punitive, and passive-aggressive mass text messages instead of communicating directly with individuals. These messages frequently threatened a mandatory, unpaid three-hour training session—weaponizing “training” as punishment rather than as support or professional development. The supervisory team fostered a gossipy, belittling culture that eroded trust among staff. Instead of creating unity, they created division, and this toxic dynamic spilled over into client care. Rather than consulting with caregivers who actually work with clients, supervisors relied on rumors and group shaming. The result: high stress, poor communication, and a workplace where caregivers feel disposable instead of valued. This company talks about dignity and respect for clients but fails to extend those same principles to its employees.

3.0
Aug 27, 2023

Part-Time but Full-Time work

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The staff is very friendly. They really care about the clients. If you need extra hours, you can get them easily.

Cons

They call constantly on days off. You can work 40 hours a week or more and you're still considered a "part-time" employee with no benefits. The pay is low for the seriousness of the work (medical care - even though they say you don't provide this, you do) and use of your personal vehicle.

4.0
Jul 31, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

*Make your own schedule with ability to change availability each pay period. *Decent pay for the industry. *Good support system in the office. *You know exactly what is expected of you and what to expect at the client's house before you arrive.

Cons

*Most of the client shifts are short shifts (3-5 hours) so you must do multiple shifts in a day to achieve a 40 hour work week. *Gas mileage isn't a thing they give unless going over 20 miles, or on call. Even if going to multiple shifts a day. *Given the nature of the work, the consistency of pay can be tough. If a regular client goes into a treatment facility(hospital, rehab, assisted living facility, etc.) you lose hours and pay you rely on, making budgeting difficult. You are able to pick up open shifts, if they are available and will fit with your other existing shifts. *Management is not always transparent when asked questions they don't wish to answer. I've been talked in circles before and had simple things overexplained, but still leaving my question unanswered.

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