Our personal touch is what sets us apart

About Us

We strongly believe that even the smallest events in one's day can make a big difference.

A few words from ALTC's Founder and President, Michele Kilstein:

Home care is something that is very personal to me. Before founding ALTC, my son was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, and on one occasion my family and I turned to a home care provider with a great reputation. Our experience was not terrible, but it was not what I would consider a particularly good experience. There was a different person in our home every day. Everyone was very competent, but I do not remember anyone being friendly, when even just a smile would have been so appreciated. And if I had a question, I could never reach anyone after 5 pm or over the weekend.

At the time, I did not realize that I would soon be running my own home care organization. But what that experience did do was deeply influence how A Long Term Companion as an organization would operate. From day one, we always focused on personal touch. I knew from my own experience that consistent and reliable caregivers, and 24/7 availability by our administration team would be vital to providing the highest quality of home care services. And after 10 years, these principles are still as important to us as they ever were.

“I can’t imagine how our family would have made it through the last 5 years without A Long Term Companion (ALTC)! Everyone at ALTC was wonderful. Michele – the owner – was always but a phone call away. I have no hesitation in recommending ALTC to anyone who needs care.

Celia F.

"What a personal and detailed experience we had during a time of stress! Cheryl and A Long Term Companion really understood our needs and what the companion’s task would be. We felt supported every step of the way! We would certainly recommend them and would definitely use their services again.

Beverly A.

"As an Advanced Aging Life Care Manager in private practice for 20 years, I am often asked by clients to recommend non-medical home care agencies. Without reservation, I refer them to A Long Term Companion because their aides are highly trained, competent, caring, and reliable. The owner, Michele Kilstein, is responsive to each client’s needs, treats everyone as an individual, and will make sure that the home care experience matches their expectations. My clients have not been disappointed.

Helene F.

Our Team

We are family owned and operated.

With that being said, we recognize that inviting somebody into your home to care for you or your loved ones is an extremely difficult decision to make. At A Long Term Companion, we understand the importance of family, and we treat your loved one as a member of our own.

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accredited by The Joint Commission

Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission seeks to continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration with other stakeholders, by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value. The Joint Commission accredits and certifies more than 21,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. An independent, nonprofit organization, The Joint Commission is the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. Learn more about The Joint Commission at www.jointcommission.org.

We are also Members of the Home Care association of america