Home Care facilities near Carmel, IN

Home Care Agencies in Carmel, IN

Home care, or in-home care, provides compassion and help for seniors who need assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) and wish to remain in their homes. Levels of care vary by need and can include companionship, meal prep, cleaning, transportation, and help with ADLs like bathing and dressing. Home care aides are trained to understand the nuances of senior care but generally aren’t licensed to provide medical services.

The median monthly cost of in-home care is $4,481 in Carmel and about $4,385 for the state of Indiana, according to Genworth.

A Place for Mom’s local Senior Living Advisors can help find the right home care in Carmel for you or your loved one.

Cost of Living in Carmel, IN

The cost of living in Carmel is rated over 20 points higher than the national average. However much of this cost comes from the high price of real estate, as the grocery index is rated almost ten points lower than the national average. All index scores are based on a sliding scale with the national average set at 100.

Cost-of-living index	Grocery index	Median rent	Rent burden	Median home value	Median family income	Estate tax
123	91	$1,672	15.7% spend over 30% of their income on rent	$320,375	$109,201	None

Local Medical Providers

There are 3 general hospitals in the city that provide emergency care and other medical services. The top hospitals in Carmel include:

• Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Hospital - This 336-bed short-term acute care community is the flagship hospital of Eskenazi health, the longest running healthcare provider in the state.
• IU Health North Hospital - A 149-bed acute care community which is the premiere teaching hospital in the state.
• Ascension St. Vincent Carmel - This hospital offers a full-service emergency room as well as various outpatient services, including rehabilitation and home care. They have specialists in the fields of OB-GYN, breast surgery, bone health, heart care, pelvic health, and vein care.

Climate and Weather

According to the Koppen Climate Classification Index, the city of Carmel has a hot summer/humid continental type of climate. This means that the city experiences four distinct seasons with hot and muggy summers. The winters tend to be cold and snowy, and there is a lot of precipitation in both the spring and the fall. On average, the humidity level for Carmel is roughly 62%. The average humidity levels are highest during the month of December at about 68%.

Seasonal Temperatures

Average summer temp	Typical summer high	Typical summer low	Average winter temp	Typical winter high	Typical winter low
73°F	85°F (July)	60°F (July)	30°F	40°F (February)	18°F (January)

Air Quality

Average air quality index rating	Average maximum air quality index rating
54 (Moderate)	70 in December (Moderate)

Moderate conditions mean that those who are sensitive to particulates in the air should consider limiting the amount of time they spend on outdoor exertion.

Precipitation

Average monthly precipitation	Average maximum monthly precipitation	Average yearly snowfall
6”	10” (June)	23”

Demographics and Values

The city of Carmel tends to lean liberal because of the large university presence. The people of the surrounding county however tend to lean strongly conservative.

2016 Presidential Election for Hamilton County

Voted Democratic	Voted Republican	Voted Third Party
36.7%	56.0% /td>	7.2%

Population Statistics

Population metro area	Population city proper	Population density	Population trend
1,971,274	92,198	750 people per square mile	Growing at a rate of 1.65%

Age

Median	55+	60+	70+	80+
40	25%	11%	5%	3%

Highest Level of Education

High-school diploma	College degree	Graduate degree
9%	71%	29%

Race & Ethnicity

Asian	Black	Hispanic	Native American	Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian	White	Two or more
10.3%	2.5%	3.6%	0.2%	<1%	81%	2%

Crime

Total crimes	Property crimes per 1,000 citizens	Violent crimes per 1,000 citizens
712	8	0

Miscellaneous

Unemployed	Participate in the labor force	Have some form of disability	Live in poverty	Widows	Veterans
3%	71%	6%	4%	4%	5%

Carmel is considered friendly to members of the LGBTQ+ community. This means that members of the community can participate in public life without fear of discrimination or bigotry.

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

A suburb of Indianapolis, Carmel has a unique urban feel due to the city's extensive downtown development campaign. The city has a thriving city center and an Art and Design District that features interior designers, art galleries, showrooms, and specialty shops and restaurants. The recently-developed Midtown Plaza offers fine dining at trendy restaurants and plenty of boutique stores to fulfill all of your shopping needs. Getting around the city is a breeze as there are 200 miles of trails and paths that weave throughout the neighborhoods. The city also puts on a number of events throughout the year including one of the largest farmers’ markets in the state of Indiana. The Carmel Farmers Market (CFM) features sixty-four local Indiana vendors and is attended by nearly 80,000 visitors each summer. With so much activity to offer, it is no wonder that Carmel is consistently ranked as one of the best suburbs in the country to live.

The city also boasts a number of museums and other attractions that provide tons of opportunity for recreation and leisure. Scattered throughout the Art and Design District are a number of sculptures, which can provide a nice opportunity for a walking tour of the neighborhood. The Carmel Clay Historical Society operates a museum out of the old Monon Train Depot, featuring artifacts and exhibits on local history. The Museum of Miniatures features a wide collection of antique doll houses, toy figures, collectible porcelain dolls, and other hand crafted miniature art. The Guiness World Record for Smallest Children’s Art Gallery is located in the Arts & Design District, as well.

When it comes to outdoor activity, Carmel does not disappoint, with over 500 acres of city-maintained park land. There are also a number of private and public golf courses located in the city. These include the city-owned Brookshire Golf Club, which has 18 holes, and the 206-acre Prairie View Golf Club.

Transportation

The city of Carmel is working on developing its public transportation capabilities. Currently, public transportation is available between Indianapolis and Carmel via the IndyGo Redline. Prime Life Enrichment offers a cost-free private bus service to seniors who live within Hamilton County. They offer door-to-door, non-emergency bus services to residents who are 55 years or older.