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Review summary

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Considering 84 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently highlight the flexibility of the work, allowing them to assist others while managing personal commitments. Many find the experience rewarding, appreciating the opportunity to help people in need and build meaningful relationships with clients. The staff is often praised for being exceptional, and the overall user experience is described as positive and easy to navigate. However, some customers also noted issues with payment, including concerns about mileage reimbursement and occasional delays in receiving pay. A few other people also felt that the service was being misused, with some clients requesting cleaning services for those who could do it themselves. Additionally, some reviewers expressed dissatisfaction with customer service, citing lack of follow-up on concerns or difficulties with account access.

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Staff

Reviewers highlight positive aspects of staff, with many praising their helpfulness, quick responses, and... See more

Service

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User experience

Consumers find the user experience to be positive, often describing it as user-friendly, easy, and effective.... See more

Payment

Clients share ambiguous opinions on payment, with some reviewers appreciating being paid as they go and... See more

Customer service

Customers consistently note ambiguous experiences with customer service, with many expressing frustration... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Knowing and helping people with different tasks, companionship, or transportation is flexible and work at your own pace. The company won with the job being flexible for others, so they can care for th... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Papa Pals offers great flexibility and you will likely meet some clients who will become your true friends over time. If you are looking for a supplemental income, this is perfect. Last second jobs ma... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The fact that papa pal exists to assist the elderly which are already sadly neglected , it’s also allowing for those of us who really care about them to provide many helpful services while also giving... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I don’t have any complaints for Papa . I enjoy the upfront information given about members to help you decide a job. I have had to call in two grave concerns w/o any follow up if members were review f... See more

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Company details

  1. Home Health Care Service
  2. Pharmacy

Written by the company

Papa is a new kind of care, built on human connection. Across the country, health plans and employers look to Papa to provide vital social support by pairing older adults and families with Papa Pals, trained and vetted companions, who provide a helping hand and an open ear, resulting in less loneliness and better health. Established in 2017, Papa offers the following services: transportation services, running errands, help around the house, teaching technology and offering an amazing social experience. Although Papa’s main office is located in Miami, FL, Papa is now available in all 50 states through the convenience of our app. For more information, visit www.papa.com.


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4.0

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

1K reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Frequent cancellations; plenty of gab.

Four times in a row I was called in the very last minute--twice at the exact time I was supposed to be picked up--and told that they couldn't find a driver for me. When this happens, Papa Pal will offer a ride from Uber, but that is no substitute for what they claim to offer. Furthermore, the drivers are very unprofessional, non-stop gabbing about their own complaints--about Papa Pal, about their grown children, their own illnesses, illnesses in their families, etc. Frankly, it's exhausting. I just need a ride. I don't need to hear the driver's life story. I don't need a new friend.

September 4, 2024
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Reply from Papa

Hi Barbara. We're sorry to hear about your experience, and appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. Please be assured that we take all feedback very seriously and all reviews are raised with the relevant team for consideration. Thank you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Senior helping seniors

I am retired so this helps me a great deal.

August 13, 2024
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Reply from Papa

That's great to hear! Thank you for sharing your feedback with us, Becky. 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Client was great

Client was great! Explained areas needing attention and provided gloves and cleaning supplies. Very welcoming environment!

August 31, 2024
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Reply from Papa

Thanks for sharing your feedback with us, Chris! We appreciate you and all of the awesome work you do as a Papa Pal. 🌟

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The company should give the papa pals the opportunity to have more language choices and to find people who match with those languages

The experience is great because making the visits it’s really easy and we’re getting paid good amounts of money per hour for doing easy task like vacuuming, doing the dishes, etc.

August 31, 2024
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Reply from Papa

Hey Zulema, thanks for your feedback! We always appreciate hearing from our Papa Pals. Please be assured that your comments will be raised with the relevant team for consideration. Have a great day!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not what they seem!

I have written the CEO twice, pertaining to Pal customer support, as well as Member support. No response! Their app is sub par at best and always have to uninstall, then reinstall, because it has so many glitches. I hope you know where your clients live, because if you dont remember the address when you accept the appoint and the app fails, both you as the pal and member are scewed! To boot...when you call in to customer support, to report the issue on the app, most of the reps have no clue what's going on and tell you to contact chat support.

Their chat is no help either, as you get the same generic responses to your questions...and they take 5 minutes to respond, inbetween questions. It's like they are all robots, programed with the same answers to your questions. You go in a vicious circle, with no resolution.

I do this part time, as I have a full-time IT position and love the members I see on a regular basis. Unfortunately,
the members complain about the customer support they get...or should I say lack of. I frequently get asked to help the member out, when calling, because the reps they get when they call into schedule an appointment, are rude.

I've written multiple reviews to the customer support team, only to fall on deaf ears. I've had 4 open help desk tickets, for over 8 months with no resolution.

All I can say, is it's a great concept, but unfortunately they are failing their members and pals miserably. No wonder why insurance companies keep dropping them, as well as pals leaving. They did it to themselves, by not listening to all the complaints and not fixing their app or attitude with customer service reps. Shame on them!

August 31, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Left hanging After I had to cancel my visit I got a…

After I had to cancel my visit I got a call from someone at papa I explained what happedned and I don’t know if the call dropped or she just hung up on me- I waited for her to call back and she never did

August 30, 2024
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Reply from Papa

Hi Maria, we're sorry to hear this. Your feedback is important to us. Our team would be more than happy to provide some assistance. Can you please chat with us at the link here: https://www.papa.com/pal-support-chat/?

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My first client❤️

Once I was ready to start, I just chose a client and went to work the next day. I was able to contact the client, prior to my arrival. The app directed me to the location, and we did exactly what the client stated she needed.

August 30, 2024
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Reply from Papa

Thanks for sharing your feedback with us, Kama! We appreciate it! 🌟

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All of the pre-planning made my visit…enjoyable!

All of the pre-planning made my visit pleasant, I was expected when I arrived, the member explained the things she wanted me to do. We had time to become acquainted.
The reminders were excellent. The forms were available, altho, i failed to use them properly. The program is quite easy to follow.

August 28, 2024
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Reply from Papa

Thanks for sharing your feedback with us, Sharon! We appreciate you and all of the awesome work you do as a Papa Pal! 🌟

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Papa Pal is an awesome App

Papa Pal is a very easy app that is perfect for anyone needing a flexible schedule. Any issues or confusion is addressed immediately in the chat feature in the app. Its a convenient way to make an income and do a job that is enjoyable and fulfilling!

August 27, 2024
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Reply from Papa

Thanks for sharing your feedback with us, Shaina! We appreciate it! 🌟

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It's important to listen while you work

Today my visit with my member was great. The time flew by and I feel we were able to communicate more due to it being a second time visit. She spends a lot of time alone I think so when I arrived she was happy. So was her sweet doggie. I like that she knows what she wants me to do and if I need help she doesn't mind me asking. The drive was a bit long because of traffic. I did some house chores played with her doggie and we talked about how she was feeling a bit. Getting to know a person helps so I know if they are OK. Things went great and I could tell she was in good spirits when I left. The problem was I went the wrong direction and before you know it I had no service on my cell phone. There are a lot of mountains and no place to really stop. I thought I checked out but I did not. My appt. Time was right but I was not checked out. I finely was able to get to a place where i had service and I checked out. Sorry papa. I am not familiar with this area and was very nervous about finding my way. I am stubborn and eventually i did. I know papa says to call but i could not of taken my eyes off these roads . Not papas fault. During a visit i try to talk to see if the person is feeling ok. Not to just work and leave. You have to take note on if they are mentally depressed or feeling any strange way. It's not just the way they live. Is there any health issues on any level that need to be reported . Things have changed in the last few years and some people might need some extra help or assistance with the changes. Thank you papa for all you do to help us all connect.

August 23, 2024
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Reply from Papa

Hi Shelly, thanks for all of the great work you do as a Papa Pal! Your feedback is always appreciated by us. 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My first visit went well

My first visit went well. It's too early to describe anything other than the platform that's used is easy to use & follow

August 20, 2024
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Reply from Papa

Thanks for sharing your feedback with us, Cheri! We appreciate it! 🌟

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Unfortunately Papa is going down hill…

Unfortunately Papa is going down hill during this year due to the lost of the most important customer (Aetna Insurance) and we have the hope that new Insurance will arrive to the platform but after the first 6 months of the year 2024 nothing change specially for those Pals that prioritize transportation of the papas.

August 20, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

easy and safe company to work for

Wonderful company to work for, nothing is over complicated or over involved, easy but safe platform to work for.

August 18, 2024
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Reply from Papa

Thanks for sharing your feedback with us, Rebecca! We appreciate it! 🌟

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Papa Pals Are There For You

Papa Pals' app stepped me through the entire process. I felt confident even though it was my first visit.

August 16, 2024
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Reply from Papa

That's great to hear! Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. 😊

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