Independent pay. Agency support.

Tendly provides end-to-end support for independent home care providers, including client leads, software, operations support, and credentialing-compliance-reimbursement.

We are a mission-driven company rebuilding the home care worker market by prioritizing provider independence and compensation.

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Higher hourly wages

Keep the vast majority of what families or Medicaid pay—no 50% agency cuts.

Qualified client leads

Proprietary leads in your area, vetted and qualified by our matching team.

Your schedule, your clients

Choose your clients, set your schedule, and build your own book of business.

Insurance & back-office handled

Medicaid billing, EVV, compliance, credentialing, back-office—done for you.

An end-to-end system with agency-like benefits and business-owner-profits

Marketing, vetting, and matching

Tendly operates its own proprietary educational, community, and care navigation system that is used to match families seeking in-home care with qualified providers in our network.

Seamless compliance and credentialing

Tendly guides you through licensure requirements and will credential you as part of our registered agencies to ensure you're eligible for state programs and can represent your full qualifications to prospective families.

Insurance Setup & Distribution

We handle everything from adding you to insurance networks and state program registries, to complying with payor guidelines and regulations.

Billing & Collections

Whether its private pay, insurance pay, Medicaid, or some hybrid of many different systems, Tendly handles everything directly behind-the-scenes so you can get paid promptly and avoid difficult discussions with families.

Scheduling, Time Tracking & Electronic Visit Verification

We provide best-in-class, easy-to-use mobile tools that make it easy to log hours, verify visits, and stay compliant, to ensure you receive your full reimbursement.

Backup Provider Staffing

Provide your family clients with the same redundancy and backup convenience that they would expect with a world-class agency, all within our vetted and qualified network.

Up and running with clients in as little as 30 days

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Meet-and-Greet

1-2 Days

Submit an inquiry on our Contact Us page and we'll reach out to coordinate a virtual meeting to learn more about each other.

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Credentialing

15 Days

We help you set up your caregiver profile, digital marketing presences,  Medicaid compliance, background checks, and identity verification.

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Get Clients

15 Days

Families browse profiles and request interviews—only work with people who are a match for both you and them.

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Get Paid

Every Month

You clock in, we handle the billing, and you get direct deposits—on time, every time.

FAQs

Do I need to be licensed already?

No, if you’re experienced and meet our standards, we’ll help you through credentialing.

Will I be an employee?

No, you’ll be an independent professional with full autonomy, working under our support structure.

How does payment work?

You log hours, and we handle all billing. You get paid directly every two weeks (or faster).

Is this available in my state?

We’re rolling out state by state—apply now and we’ll let you know.

Can I do this while I'm employed by an agency?

Yes, that can be a great way to get going and build up your income before moving over to being completely independent.