Caring.com offers a free service to help families find senior care and authentic reviews to help you in your decision. On average in Bessemer, AL, residents and their loved ones rate In Home Care agencies 5.0 out of 5 stars across the 29 options below.
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6 Office Park Circle, Ste. 315, Birmingham, AL, 35223
4.6
(81 reviews)
"This company is nothing short of AMAZING! Jennifer and her staff have gone above and beyond what I expected. I would highly recommend this company if you are looking for a caring and compassionate group of people to take care of your loved one! They ..."
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2059 Columbiana Rd, Suite 105 , Birmingham, AL, 35216
4.9
(30 reviews)
"Home instead caregivers are warm and caring, well trained and professional. The office staff goes the extra mile each and every time to meet the needs of the client. I highly recommend this wonderful service when selecting a Caregiver to help with t..."
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921 Edenton Street , Birmingham, AL, 35242
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The service and care provided form Cornerstone and their staff was wonderful. The director did so much to help us in a time of need and you can tell they really care about people. ..."
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114 Trade Center Drive, Suite A, Birmingham, AL, 35244
4.3
(3 reviews)
"We're using Synergy HomeCare of Birmingham for my mother-in-law. They've been very good. We've been very pleased with them. The caregiver is very nice and does everything she needs to do and then some. She comes and stays with her when we don't have ..."
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52 Medical Park Drive E Suite 320, Birmingham, AL, 35235
4.2
(8 reviews)
"WE CARE EVERY DAY IN EVERY WAY Rest Assured! Visiting Angels Are at Your Door! Visiting Angels provides seniors and adults with the ne..."
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1819 13th Ave N, Bessemer, AL, 35020
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Throughout the 10 years I have worked with homecare assistance for my elderly handicapped mother, Happier at Home-Birmingham is the only homecare agency that is flexible and, when needed, allows for a less than 4 hour minimum stay. Their experienced..."
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200 Beacon Pkwy West Suite 203, Birmingham, AL, 35209
"For those who wish to age peacefully or recover in a comfortable and familiar environment, HomeWell Care Services of Birmingham is committed..."
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672 S Parkell Ave, Hueytown, AL, 35023
5.0
(5 reviews)
"The services have been great, I would recommend them hands down. ..."
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3928 Montclair Road Suite 202, Birmingham, AL, 35213
5.0
(2 reviews)
"CareFirst, formerly Choice Home Care, has been so wonderful to my parents. They both want to age in place in their home instead of moving to a facility. The wonderful, caring staff have helped them to stay home safely. They provide assistance with..."
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210 Lorna Square, Birmingham, AL, 35216
4.4
(7 reviews)
"This company has the best caregivers in town. Their caregivers are so compassionate and caring and the Care Managers are always making sure your loved one is being taken care of. I know that is has taken a lot off my shoulders to know my mother is b..."
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2160 Highland Ave S., Suite 100, Suite 100, Birmingham, AL, 35205
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The staff was prompt, courteous, and professional...."
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3115 Pelham Parkway, Pelham, AL, 35124
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Before we found Senior Legacy we didn't know what we were going to do! Mom's dementia was getting worse and someone needed to be with her round the clock. The folks at Senior Legacy have been our salvation! The caregivers are SO compassionate and ..."
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212 River Crest cir N, Suite 400, Helena, AL, 35080
3.7
(4 reviews)
"Ibrahim is very nice. I learned about him from a friend of mine. He was highly recommended. I spoke with him and had him come out. He came out and told me all the services he could do. He handled my husband really well. ..."
READ MORE2334 Decatur Highway, Gardendale, AL, 35071
3.0
(2 reviews)
"We got Healing Touch Caregivers for my mother. They're very good, they've been very accommodating even to the point of short notice, and they're very flexible. They help with housekeeping, run errands, they're helping Mom get dressed, keeping her com..."
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1037 22nd St South, Ste 101, PO Box 8, Montgomery, AL, 36116
"Addus is proud to be a nationally recognized provider of high quality, in-home care services with over 30 years experience. Our breadth of s..."
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1008 Montgomery Hwy, Suite 201, Birmingham, AL, 35216
" We are a non-medical home care company serving Birmingham and the surrounding areas. We are locally owned and operated. Griswold Home Care ..."
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4244 Cahaba Heights Court, Suite 200, Vestavia, AL, 35243
"Home health care services from Interim allow individuals to stay safe, independent, and engaged while remaining in their own homes. We offe..."
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#9, 205 Graham St, #9, Montevallo, AL, 35115
"We Provide Home Health Care Hospice Sitter Services to Seniors and the Disable live in Care 24 hour. We also provide non Medical and Medical..."
READ MOREThe Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey shows that Bessemer is among the more expensive places in Alabama for those seeking in-home care, with local agencies charging $4,242 per month for services. This exceeds the Alabama median by 11%, but it’s hundreds of dollars below the national norm of $4,957. Other cities in the northern region of Alabama typically have lower home care costs, including Huntsville, where seniors pay $4,004, and Tuscaloosa, where rates are about 10% below Bessemer’s average. Similarly, seniors in Florence pay about $670 less per month for care than Bessemer residents, and in Anniston, rates are competitive at $2,955.
Bessemer
$4,242
Alabama
$3,813
United States
$4,957
Anniston
$2,955
Tuscaloosa
$3,838
Huntsville
$4,004
Florence
$3,575
Seniors who prefer to obtain private care at home pay approximately $4,242 monthly for full-time non medical in-home care, which includes basic services such as personal care, light chores and meal preparation. Home health care, which includes skilled nursing services, costs an additional $96 per month on average. However, seniors may save a significant amount of money on care expenses by opting for adult day health care, which features care in a community setting for 80% less than in-home care. Assisted living is a little more affordable at $4,028, but nursing home care is costlier at $6,768.
Home Care
$4,242
Home Health Care
$4,338
Adult Day Health Care
$867
Assisted Living Facility
$4,028
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$6,768
Note: Data for Bessemer was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Birmingham, was used instead.
Given the high cost of in-home care, many people use one or more forms of financial assistance to cover the expenses. Below, we explain some of the most common sources of financial help to pay for in-home care. If none of these options are available to you, you can reach out to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn about local resources.
Home Care
Alton
5.0
Review of Happier at Home - Birmingham, AL
Throughout the 10 years I have worked with homecare assistance for my elderly handicapped mother, Happier at Home-Birmingham is the only homecare agency that is flexible and, when needed, allows...
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