Anyone who has attempted to find a care agency for an aging parent or partner knows how difficult that challenge is. Many persons don’t plan for this potentiality, and have little or no knowledge of what to look for in an agency, how to evaluate agencies, and how to choose one. And the fact is that all home care agencies are not the same, showing wide disparities in quality, philosophy, delivery and cost. The Home Care Standards Bureau was created to be a valuable service to offer persons seeking such care an easy, credible, effective way to select an agency for their loved one. For an agency to receive the prestigious A+ rating, the agency as well as its care givers will have to meet criteria higher than state requirements, and this will give comfort and confidence for those looking for home care.