Basic and Intensive Support services are integral parts of Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS), offering assistance tailored to an individual’s unique needs. While both aim to promote independence, comfort, and safety, they differ in the frequency, complexity, and depth of care provided.

Basic Support is intended for individuals who require intermittent or routine assistance with daily living activities. This may include help with personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, or transportation to appointments. The focus is on enhancing the individual’s ability to maintain a safe and stable home environment while encouraging self-sufficiency.

Intensive Support caters to those with more complex needs, requiring frequent, hands-on assistance and closer supervision. This level of service may involve continuous personal care, mobility support, behavior stabilization, and coordination with multiple care providers. The goal is to ensure safety, manage health or behavioral challenges, and create a consistent, supportive routine.

Determining whether Basic or Intensive Support is most appropriate begins with a thorough assessment of an individual’s abilities, preferences, and daily challenges. Factors such as medical conditions, mobility, and the availability of family support are considered to create a personalized care plan.

Both Basic and Intensive Support contribute to improved quality of life, allowing individuals to remain in familiar environments while receiving the right level of care. They empower people to live with dignity and independence, supported by trained professionals who understand their needs.

Advocate Services, Inc. is committed to delivering Basic and Intensive Support with professionalism, compassion, and respect. To learn more about how these services can enhance daily living, reach out to our team to discuss the most suitable care option for your needs.