Meals & around the house
Meal prep, dishes, laundry, and light housekeeping — the chores that pile up when getting around is harder than it used to be.
Independent caregiver · Northwest Indiana
Care at home, from someone local you can trust.
I’m Sharon Brown, an independent caregiver offering non-medical, in-home help for seniors and for adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities (IDD) — the everyday support that makes staying home easier, safer, and less lonely.
Private pay only
Non-medical care
Hi, I’m Sharon Brown — your caregiver, not a call center.
When you reach out, you talk directly with me. No agency, no rotating strangers — one person who gets to know you and your family.
Senior care
Everyday help for seniors living at home
For older adults who want to stay in their own home — and for families who need a reliable hand during the day, after work, or while they take a break.
- CompanionshipConversation, games, walks, and someone to be there
- Meal prepSimple, home-cooked meals and help at mealtimes
- Light housekeeping & laundryTidying, dishes, laundry, and keeping the home comfortable
- Rides & errandsAppointments, shopping, pharmacy, and getting out of the house
- Bathing & dressing helpRespectful, unhurried help starting and ending the day
- Medication remindersFriendly reminders to take medication as scheduled
IDD services
Daily-living support for adults with IDD
Patient, respectful, non-medical support for adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities — focused on routine, confidence, and independence at home and in the community.
- Daily routinesHelp with morning, mealtime, and evening routines
- Getting ready for the dayBathing, dressing, and grooming support
- Meals & home helpMeal prep, light housekeeping, and laundry together
- Rides & community outingsGetting to appointments, activities, and errands
- Companionship & supervisionCalm, friendly company at home and out in the community
- Medication remindersGentle reminders as part of the daily routine
Day to day
Small help that makes a big difference
Most care isn’t medical — it’s meals on the table, a tidy home, a ride on time, and good company.
Out & about, together
Walks, rides to appointments, grocery runs, and errands — with an arm to lean on and someone who isn’t rushing you.
Getting started
Simple, personal, no paperwork maze
1
We talk first
Tell me who needs care, what a typical day looks like, and what help would make the biggest difference.
2
We agree on a schedule
Days, times, and tasks — set together, at the private-pay rate below. No agency contracts or middlemen.
3
Care starts at home
I show up on time, we build a comfortable routine, and we adjust as needs change.
Rate & service area
Care close to home
Reasonable rates
Non-medical in-home care for seniors and adults with IDD. Your schedule and final arrangement are confirmed together before care begins.
💳 Private pay only — families pay me directly. I do not bill Medicaid, Medicare, insurance, or Medicaid waiver programs.
Serving Northwest Indiana
Based in the Gary area and traveling to families in these communities:
- 📍 Gary
- 📍 Hammond
- 📍 Highland
- 📍 Merrillville
- 📍 Crown Point
- 📍 Portage
Just outside this area? Ask anyway — if I can make the drive work, I will.
Non-medical care only — please read
I am an independent caregiver, not a home-health agency. I do not provide nursing or skilled medical services — no wound care, injections, IVs, or medical treatment. If your loved one needs medical care, I’m happy to work alongside the professionals who provide it.
Common questions
Before you reach out
Are you part of an agency?
No. I’m an independent caregiver. You hire me directly, you always know who is coming to your home, and there are no agency fees on top of the hourly rate.
How is payment handled?
Private pay only — families pay me directly. I do not bill Medicaid, Medicare, insurance, or Medicaid waiver programs.
Do you provide medical or nursing care?
No — all care is non-medical: companionship, meal prep, light housekeeping and laundry, rides and errands, bathing and dressing help, and medication reminders. That includes non-medical daily-living support for adults with IDD.
Who do you care for?
Seniors who need everyday help at home, and adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities who need daily-living support — in Gary, Hammond, Highland, Merrillville, Crown Point, and Portage.
What happens after I reach out?
We have a short conversation about needs, schedule, and fit. If it feels right for both of us, we agree on days and times and care begins at home.
Contact
Let’s talk about the help you need
Tell me a little about who needs care and what days you’re thinking. I’ll get back to you personally.
Email
Write to Sharon Brown directly — I read and answer my own email.
Service area
Gary · Hammond · Highland · Merrillville · Crown Point · Portage
Care is provided in your home — I come to you.