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. ..."
READ MORECaring.com offers a free service to help families find senior care and authentic reviews to help you in your decision. On average in Gardendale, AL, residents and their loved ones rate In Home Care agencies 3.0 out of 5 stars across the 21 options below.
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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. ..."
READ MORE4.3
(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 ..."
READ MORE"Right at Home provides in-home caregiving services for thousands of families across the nation. We offer companionship and help with everyda..."
READ MORE"For those who wish to age peacefully or recover in a comfortable and familiar environment, HomeWell Care Services of Birmingham is committed..."
READ MORE5.0
(1 reviews)
"The staff was prompt, courteous, and professional...."
READ MORE3.7
(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. ..."
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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..."
READ MORE"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..."
READ MORE" We are a non-medical home care company serving Birmingham and the surrounding areas. We are locally owned and operated. Griswold Home Care ..."
READ MORE"Home health care services from Interim allow individuals to stay safe, independent, and engaged while remaining in their own homes. We offe..."
READ MORE" We provide seniors, veteran's, and those with disabilities a range of personal care services to promote health and independence, and to m..."
READ MOREPrices for home care in Alabama are much lower than elsewhere in the United States. Even though Gardendale’s average monthly cost of $4,242 is nearly $700 cheaper than the U.S. average, it’s also over $400 more expensive than the Alabama average. The state’s lowest home care prices are in Anniston, where seniors pay $2,955 a month. Costs are also low in larger cities Mobile and Montgomery. They’re highest in the southern Alabama city of Daphne.
Gardendale
$4,242
Alabama
$3,813
United States
$4,957
Mobile
$3,813
Anniston
$2,955
Daphne
$4,815
Montgomery
$3,667
Choosing home health care adds roughly $100 per month to the price of basic home care. Assisted living, which may be an ideal option for seniors who like the idea of aging alongside friends, is roughly $200 cheaper than home care. Nursing home-level care is for seniors who need close medical supervision; accordingly, it’s the most expensive senior care option in Alabama at $6,768 monthly. Conversely, adult day health care averages $867 a month, which is an exceptionally low price nationally.
Home Care
$4,242
Home Health Care
$4,338
Adult Day Health
$867
Assisted Living
$4,028
Nursing Home Care (semi-private room)
$6,768
Note: Data for Gardendale 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 for paying 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.
The programs and organizations in the following chart provide financial assistance, legal advice, options counseling and other benefits for older adults in Gardendale.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Alabama Weatherization Assistance Program | (334) 242-5100 | This federally funded program is run by the state government's Department of Economic and Community Affairs. It helps elderly Alabama residents increase insulation, seal drafty windows and doorways, upgrade their HVAC systems and otherwise modify their homes for better energy efficiency. In addition, this weatherization process also reduces heating bills. |
Jefferson County Meals on Wheels | (205) 592-0413 | Jefferson County residents who are at least 60 years of age and generally unable to leave their homes are eligible to participate in this meal delivery program. Meals are delivered directly to doorsteps at noon on weekdays. |
United Way Area Agency on Aging of Jefferson County | (800) 243-5463 | This central point for senior services can connect older adults with pro bono legal assistance, help them find respite care, educate them on Medicare and Medicaid topics and find them low-cost prescription medication programs. It also runs an ombudsman program that can help inform seniors regarding home care and its alternatives. |
Senior Property Tax Exemption | (205) 325-5500 | Alabama residents 65 years of age and older don't need to pay state property tax on their primary residence but must still officially apply for that homestead exemption. To qualify, the applicant must have been living in the residence at the beginning of the tax year. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – oftentimes it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.
If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.
Home Care
Ruffus
1.0
Review of Healing Touch Caregivers
This place just stood me up!!!!! No call, no text, nothing. I was looking forward to having some help with my dad and I read a review recommending this place. However, after waiting 40 minutes I...
Home Care
Beth
5.0
Review of Healing Touch Caregivers
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...