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Your Complete Guide to Home Care

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Understand your home care options

Our guidance can help you make informed decisions about your loved one’s care. Get advice on caring for a parent at home, explore types of in-home care, and find tips on how to hire the right fit.

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What Is Home Care? 

Learn about the services available through home care, along with the benefits of receiving individualized care at home, to help decide if it’s the right option for your loved one.

Popular Content

In-Home Care for Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias: What You Need to Know

Home Care vs. Community Care: How to Decide What’s Right for Your Family

Signs a Senior Needs Help at Home

Caring for a Loved One at Home

CHOOSING CARE

Home Care vs. Community Care: How to Decide What’s Right for Your Family

AGING PARENTS

Signs a Senior Needs Help at Home

A fall, a lack of hygiene, and increasing forgetfulness may all be signs that your loved one is ready for home care. Read this guide to discover all of the indicators that your loved one needs extra help at home.

Aging at Home: Essential Tips for Safe Home Care

Follow these tips on safe home care to help prevent injuries, reduce fall risks, and maximize independence for a loved o...

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Home Care vs. Nursing Home: What’s the Difference?

Learn the differences between home care vs. nursing homes, and which option might be best for your loved one.

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Our free tool provides options, advice, and next steps based on your unique situation.

In-Home Care Options

AGING PARENTS

In-Home Care for Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias: What You Need to Know

CARE OPTIONS

Private Home Care Services: Support for Seniors Aging in Place

Private care services enable seniors to age gracefully from the comfort of home. Explore different types of private in-home caregivers, their services, and how to hire private support.

Home Health Care Aides: Who They Are and How They Can Help Your Family

A home health care aide can assist with activities of daily living and household tasks, as well as offer basic medical c...

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What Is Nonmedical Home Care? Services, Costs, and Payment Options

Nonmedical home care can help loved ones age at home safely. Learn about the details and costs of home care, plus how to...

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Home Care Services

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Homemaking

Home care aides provide laundry, meal preparation, and light housekeeping services and give seniors the opportunity to supervise how these tasks are performed.

Home Care Costs

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Home Care Costs

COST

The Cost of In-Home Care: Who pays for Elderly Care at Home?

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COST

How Much Does 24/7 Home Care Cost? An In-Depth Guide to Around-the-Clock Care

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How to Pay for Home Care

PAYMENT

How to Pay for Home Care: Costs, Care Options, and Financial Resources

COST

Medicaid and Home Health Care: Your Questions, Answered

Learn about Medicaid-covered home health care, and get tips for finding in-home care options for your loved one.

Who Pays for Hospice Care at Home? Your Options, Explained

Many seniors prefer receiving hospice care within the comfort of their home. Fortunately, several types of funding sourc...

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Who Pays for Palliative Care at Home?

While many seniors receive palliative care at local hospitals, clinics, or hospices, some families seek in-home comfort ...

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Atria Forest Hills

112-50 72 Avenue, Forest Hills, NY 11375

4.6

(68 reviews)

Atria West 86

333 West 86th Street, New York, NY 10024

4.4

(121 reviews)

Sunrise of Sheepshead

2211 Emmons Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11235

4.3

(56 reviews)

The Waterford on the Bay

2900 Bragg Street, Brooklyn, NY 11235

4.1

(72 reviews)

Atria Kew Gardens

117-01 84th Avenue, Kew Gardens, NY 11418

4.2

(66 reviews)

Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills

108-25 Horace Harding Expy, Corona, NY 11368

4.1

(26 reviews)

The Homestead

82-45 Grenfell Street, Kew Gardens, NY 11415

4.0

(49 reviews)

Coterie Hudson Yards

505 W 35th St, New York City, NY 10018

5.0

(1 review)

Sunrise of Edgewater

351 River Road, Edgewater, NJ 07020

4.2

(26 reviews)

Finding and Choosing a Provider

CHOOSING CARE

Hiring an In-Home Caregiver: A Step-by-Step Guide

CHOOSING CARE

Top Questions to Ask a Home Health Care Agency or Home Care Provider Before Hiring

It's important to interview home care providers in order to find the right fit. Consider asking these top questions during your home caregiver interviews.

How to Choose a Home Care Agency

Each situation is unique, but taking the right initial steps can help you discover an agency that checks all your boxes....

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Is It Better to Hire an Independent Home Caregiver or Use an Agency?

Understand common traits of these popular home care options to determine which one is the best fit.

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AGING PARENTS

In-Home Care for Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias: What You Need to Know

COST

How Much Does 24/7 Home Care Cost? An In-Depth Guide to Around-the-Clock Care

COST

Medicaid and Home Health Care: Your Questions, Answered

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Paying for Palliative Care: Your Questions, Answered

COST

Cost of Home Care vs. Nursing Homes: What’s the Difference and How to Pay

PAYMENT

Does Social Security Pay for In-Home Care?

Home Care

Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.

Top states for Home Care

7.0
Kansas, KS
104 facilities
7.5
Texas, TX
788 facilities
7.5
Virginia, VA
441 facilities
7.8
Arizona, AZ
322 facilities
8.3
Colorado, CO
271 facilities
7.7
Florida, FL
1122 facilities
7.6
Ohio, OH
401 facilities
7.4
Maryland, MD
402 facilities
7.5
Washington, WA
229 facilities
7.2
California, CA
1784 facilities
8.5
Utah, UT
79 facilities
8.3
South Carolina, SC
227 facilities
5.5
Indiana, IN
297 facilities
7.3
Mississippi, MS
55 facilities
7.0
New Hampshire, NH
41 facilities
7.4
Georgia, GA
672 facilities
7.5
Pennsylvania, PA
635 facilities
7.9
Michigan, MI
356 facilities
7.7
Massachusetts, MA
383 facilities
5.3
Connecticut, CT
294 facilities
8.8
Vermont, VT
15 facilities
7.8
New Jersey, NJ
444 facilities
5.9
Alabama, AL
171 facilities
8.2
Nevada, NV
51 facilities
7.5
North Carolina, NC
448 facilities
6.4
Illinois, IL
602 facilities
8.5
Idaho, ID
89 facilities
8.5
Nebraska, NE
50 facilities
7.6
Wisconsin, WI
159 facilities
7.0
Tennessee, TN
268 facilities
6.6
Missouri, MO
183 facilities
8.5
Oklahoma, OK
80 facilities
0.0
Wyoming, WY
6 facilities
7.1
New York, NY
394 facilities
7.0
Arkansas, AR
135 facilities
8.5
Alaska, AK
13 facilities
0.0
West Virginia, WV
27 facilities
0.0
7.8
Kentucky, KY
98 facilities
8.3
Maine, ME
24 facilities
6.9
Louisiana, LA
144 facilities
4.8
Hawaii, HI
23 facilities
0.0
North Dakota, ND
8 facilities
8.0
Delaware, DE
37 facilities
6.7
Oregon, OR
102 facilities
7.5
South Dakota, SD
9 facilities
7.0
Minnesota, MN
170 facilities
2.0
Iowa, IA
95 facilities
7.0
Rhode Island, RI
22 facilities
0.0
Montana, MT
13 facilities
1.0
New Mexico, NM
41 facilities

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