About Us

About Us

Aging at home is the best option. Remaining independent is a goal for everyone.

Based out of Birmingham, Alabama, Home Care Associates is a licensed, privately held non-medical home care agency. With a leadership team that has more than 35 years’ experience combined, they are dedicated to providing quality home care service to the elderly, postoperative patients, and individuals who need help in their day-to-day lives. We believe that home care is not “one size fits all. Therefore, our team goes to great lengths to provide excellent care tailored to an individual’s specific needs.

At Home Care Associates, we offer a wide range of home care services, including companionship, home helper, personal care, and cognitive care. After our team does a thorough assessment with you or your loved one, these services can then be made into a personalized care plan according to each individual client.

Why Us?

Why Choose Home Care Associates?

We understand that finding the right home care company is a challenge and may seem like a daunting task. That is why with Home Care Associates, we will work with you or your loved one to determine the best solution to your needs. Our team can assist with home health and hospice assistance, care for the elderly, and general in-home home care services. One call to our office will exemplify the level of professionalism our company always exhibits. We guarantee every client is satisfied, every time, without exception. Ultimately, our company thrives on the relationships we build with each client and caregiver. We are dedicated to providing the best home care service possible and customer satisfaction.

We will be here for you, and with you, every step of the way, and invite you to be part of the Home Care Associates family.

Our Team

Andrew Bellard

Chief Executive Officer

With more than 15 years’ experience, Andrew began his career in the home care industry working for an assisted living company. In 2008, he opened his first home care agency in Lafayette, Louisiana, where he could personally put into practice his passion for assisting those through home care, and providing quality customer service along with excellent care. The business quickly grew and in 2014, Andrew, along with his sister, Erin Bellard, started Home Care Associates in Birmingham, Alabama. He has presented at national home care conferences and continues to be a leader in the home care industry for exceptional customer service and quality care initiatives. “Home care, or health care of any type, is often an overwhelming experience for clients and patients. So our focus at Home Care Associates is to help them through this process.”

Emily Gautreaux

Chief Operating Officer

Emily Gautreaux graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Business Management in 2007. After graduating, she began her career as the Director of Sales and Marketing for a home care company in Lafayette, Louisiana. She then became a Managing Partner for the company and oversaw the opening, operations, marketing, and public relations for four additional offices across the state. With her help, they became the largest privately owned home care company in Louisiana. She served as president of the company for a year and a half. She loves cultivating relationships and team skills and values helping clients remain healthy and happy at home even more. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, participating in fitness activities, and spending time with her giant Cajun family.

Erin Bellard

Vice President of Client Services

After finishing nursing school in 2007, Erin Bellard started her career at a hospital tailored to providing care to geriatric patients. This is where her love for the elderly began and continued to grow. Shortly thereafter when Andrew started his original home care business, she joined him in his endeavour to provide the best quality care to seniors where she worked as the Care Manager and led the Intake Department. In 2014, Erin and Andrew started Home Care Associates. Throughout her career, she has professionally and personally provided hands on care for numerous clients and their families. “Being able to work all sides of patient care has amplified my love and compassion for our clients and families, and allows me to help in every area of care.”