ANKOTA vs Caregiver Scheduling

ANKOTA provides software for organizations delivering home care, electronic visit verification (EVV), adult day services, self-direction, and long-term supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Its home care platform combines client and caregiver management, care plans, scheduling, documentation, billing, payroll calculations, and compliance tools. Caregivers can record visits through a GPS mobile app, voice telephony, or fixed beacons; the app can operate offline and sync when coverage returns. Scheduling includes recurring shifts, open-shift filling, appointment and assessment scheduling, and route optimization. The Cares offering describes authorization management, Medicaid claims and remittance through EDI, and accounts receivable management. Caregiver and family apps support schedules, communications, visit details, and updates. The public API can accept operational data, and listed integrations include QuickBooks, BambooHR, Viventium, and Paylocity. The FMS app is available on iOS, Android, and the web. Pricing is available on request; an older product overview says fees depend on agency size and telephony fees are additional. ANKOTA says its software uses encryption and is HIPAA compliant.

Caregiver Scheduling is software for non-medical home care agencies that brings shift planning, visit verification, care documentation, caregiver matching, credential tracking, and authorization monitoring together. Its calendar supports drag-and-drop scheduling, recurring patterns, shift swaps, and broadcasting open shifts to qualified caregivers. Caregivers can clock in with GPS or telephonic backup, and visits can be submitted to supported state aggregators: HHAeXchange, Sandata, Tellus, and Netsmart. On mobile, they can log ADL and IADL tasks, including bathing, medication reminders, vitals, and transfers. Matching filters include skills, certifications, language, location, availability, and client preferences. Credential records cover background checks, TB tests, CPR, and state certifications, with expiration alerts. The system tracks Medicaid authorization hours and units in real time, with alerts for authorizations nearing expiration or running low on units. Its Android and iOS app queues clock-ins and care logs through brief signal losses, then syncs after reconnection. Plans start at $99 per month, and a 7-day trial is available.