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Browse the 73 home care agencies in Douglas, read 113 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services to find the best home care options near you. Families in Douglas choose home care for many reasons, including to reduce caregiver stress, curb senior loneliness, and make daily life easier for older adults. Most home care agencies in Douglas personalize their services to your needs and provide them as frequently or infrequently as needed.

Home Care Agencies near Douglas, AL

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Photo of Home Instead - Rainbow City, AL
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3 reviews
[name removed] is a favorite sitter of the entire family. She is very attentive and still gives Momma her space and independence. Always goes above and beyond in meal prep.
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Photo of FirstLight Home Care of Birmingham, AL
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1 review
My parents tell me that this is a good agency and they are pleased. Everything is working out very well and the caregivers that come and help have been very helpful. They help with chores and cooking. My...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Photo of Right at Home - Huntsville, AL
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6 reviews
Although my parents have been stubborn about getting services working with Right at Home has been great! The staff has been very friendly and very accommodating while my parents on the other half have...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Right at Home is an in-home care and assistance agency, providing quality senior and disabled persons care since 1995. We provide trained, insured and bonded caregivers for a variety of caregiving needs. Whether it's for extra assistance after a stay in the hospital, an aging parent who needs...
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Photo of Senior Helpers - Huntsville, AL
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2 reviews
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Photo of Preferred Care at Home of Greater Huntsville, AL
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4 reviews
What we like the most about Preferred Care at Home is how the staff responds to our needs and we would recommend their services to other families who may need them for their loved ones
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Photo of Grandma Joan's Live-In Care Consulting and Recruiting
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57 reviews
I was in a real pinch to find the right care giver and "home manager" for my parents. Mom suffers from dementia and suddenly Dad, her main caregiver, had a stroke. Almost overnight, we needed immediate...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
About our Consulting and Recruiting ServicesGrandma Joan is an award-winning consulting and recruiter service that has been helping discerning families recruit, screen, and hire premium live-in caregivers since 2010.We act as the family’s private 3rd party recruiters, finding and screening the...
Photo of SYNERGY HomeCare of Birmingham, AL
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14 reviews
SYNERGY home care has been great. They have been really good about matching the right caregiver with my aunt. Administrative staff are fantastic, they always call if there is any scheduling issues and give...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
If you are like most people, you are looking for the best care available for yourself and your family. As your loved ones experience the physical and emotional effects of aging such as memory-related disorders (dementia and Alzheimer's), illness or injury, you're seeking assurance that their...
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Photo of Home Helpers Home Care of Hoover, AL
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2 reviews
I would recommend Home Helpers. The owner, [name removed], is so kind and helpful. My two helpers are awesome and have become like family to us. My sweet mom passed away end of April and we continue using a...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Home Helpers has been serving Metro Birmingham since 2012. We partner with a third party company, Home Care Pulse, to conduct client satisfaction surveys. In 2017 we were awarded "Provider of Choice" by Home Care Pulse based off of our client satisfaction score.
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Photo of Visiting Angels of Anniston, AL
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4 reviews
One thing that we really appreciated about Visiting Angles was the management team. They were always willing to work with us last minute, they were always very accommodating.
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Photo of Home Care Assistance Huntsville - Hampton Cove
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1 review
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Lena's Compassionate Care was thorough with communication both over the phone and in-person. Their rates are very reasonable and they are willing to work with you to find the schedule that works for your...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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1 review
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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1 review
When our family was looking for some help take care of our brother, we were put in contact with Happier At Home. Their services were excellent from start to finish very informative and helpful They came for...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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1 review
The advance of home instead is that it is one-on-one care. For clients that require as much assistance as my mother, it is a better arrangement than assisted living or definitely a long term care facility.
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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1 review
It is a very good experience.
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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5 reviews
What our family has liked the most about the Visiting Angels of Birmingham is the staff. The staff was pleasant and readily willing to do whatever you asked of them. Based on the experience we have had, we...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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2 reviews
They show up on time and do everything on the list that they're supposed to do. They're a really good service. We have two different caregivers. One goes above and beyond, and the other is still great. ...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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1 review
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
1 review
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
1 review
Staff is on time, nice , and helpful. Rules don't always apply in every circumstance and shouldn't always be enforced. Only had one bad experience with the staff and one bad experience where payment was...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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2 reviews
The only issue I have is the billing processes seems a bit clunky. It's running smoother now although somehow mileage does not always make the invoice. The care giver tells me she gives it to the office but...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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2 reviews
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
All Saints Home Health Care provides home health care service to people of all ages in Birmingham, Alabama, and throughout the state and any number of other services, we're prepared to assist you. Many individuals find themselves discharged from the hospital or rehab but still in need of help. We...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.

Costs of home care in Douglas, AL

Average cost of home care in Douglas, AL

Home care in Douglas is typically charged at an hourly rate. Hourly rates may vary based on factors like time of day (overnight hours, for example), special weekend or holiday rates, and whether care is around the clock.
Average hourly rate
$21/hr
Average overnight rate
$25/hr
Average weekend rate
$25/hr

Home care costs vs. senior living costs in Douglas

Home care costs in Douglas increase based on the hours of care needed. Costs are typically higher for seniors who need home care at night or for most of the day — for example, while a family member is at work. For seniors who need full-time or 24/7 care, assisted living or memory care may be a more cost-effective option in the long run.
44 hours of home care/wk
$4,036/mo
$4,000/mo
To learn more about other local senior living options, view Douglas assisted living facilities or Douglas memory care facilities.

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How to pay for home care in Douglas, AL

Many families combine various payment methods to cover home care costs. Most often, families use some mixture of the following private and public income sources to pay for home care in Douglas.
Paying for home careGet an overview of all payment options for home care.
VA home care benefitsSee how VA benefits can help veterans and their spouses pay for home care.
Home care and LTC insuranceLearn how to use long-term care insurance to cover home care costs.

What families are saying about home care in Douglas

Recent reviews for home care in Douglas

Home Helpers Home Care of Hoover, AL in Birmingham, AL

4.3
I would recommend them. We picked this community because, the owner was so helpful. Willing to help me even if I decided not to use his services. He always answers his phone.

Visiting Angels of Anniston, AL

4.1
Overall we were satisfied with the services that they provided and I would recommend them, depending on the situation.

Brooks Home Health Care in Huntsville, AL

4.2
The workers we encountered were friendly, however we had just an okay experience and would probably not recommend the Brooks Home Health Care services to other friends or families.

Frequently asked questions about home care in Douglas

There are 73 home care facilities near Douglas, Alabama. See the full list.

Home care is provided by an aide who comes to a senior’s home to help with daily chores and activities of daily living. It can be offered anywhere a senior calls home — including a house, senior apartment, independent living, or assisted living. Learn more about home care.

Home care services are customizable to a senior’s unique needs. Services can include companionship, help with chores like cooking and housekeeping, or assistance with activities of daily living, like toileting and bathing. Explore home care services in more detail.

Home care provides nonmedical services for seniors who require assistance with daily tasks like housework, bathing, dressing, and transportation. In contrast, home health care is prescribed by a doctor and includes services like skilled nursing care and therapies, health monitoring, and medication administration that are provided by licensed medical professionals. Read more about home care vs. home health care.

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