Caring.com offers a free service to help families find senior care and authentic reviews to help you in your decision. On average in Seaford, DE, residents and their loved ones rate In Home Care agencies across the 16 options below.
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755 A Walker Rd, Dover, DE, 19901
4.4
(67 reviews)
"Home Instead has taken care of my mother daily. They are part of her support team by offering companionship. They are all very sweet to her even when she's moody. They give her showers, help dress her, wash sheets and clothing, do her dishes, ..."
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101 South Cleveland Avenue, Wilmington, DE, 19805
"Since 1996, the compassionate caregivers from Always Best Care have helped thousands of families with non-medical in-home care needs. We pr..."
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20771 Professional Park Boulevard , Georgetown, DE, 19947
28350 Lewes-Georgetown Highway, Milton, DE, 19968
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Visiting Angels do not provide care, but they provide home companionship. We had utilized them before and they'd been very helpful. They do not have medical care; they are not medically trained, but they were good companions. ..."
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29787 John J. Williams Hwy #5, Millsboro, DE, 19966
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I have hired Families 1st Care. The first lady they sent out didn't work for me, so they sent another one, and she is working fine. She drives me to the doctor, she makes me meals, she makes my bed, and she tidies the house for me. The billing and sc..."
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109 Market Street, Lewes, DE, 19958
5.0
(1 reviews)
"This is the most incredible company! Our dad has end stage cancer and rapidly went downhill while on vacation and when we contacted them they provided superb service and THE most compassionate caregivers. They consistently go above and beyond to prov..."
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1675 S State St, Room A, Dover, DE, 19901
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We hired a caregiver from Addus HomeCare for a short period of time. We didn't have a problem with her. She was very nice and very caring and did light household chores. She was great. ..."
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207 Center St, Camden, DE, 19934
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Heart of the Home's caregivers were all very nice and professional. They were always on time and very easy to work with as far as the days and the amount of time I needed them for my mom each day. They helped her mostly with home stuff like cooking, ..."
READ MORE9 East Loockerman Street Suite 3B, Dover, DE, 19901
2.0
(1 reviews)
"The assessment went very well, and we had a nice in home caregiver chosen for us, but after the initial meeting we had very little contact with the agency. No follow up phone calls or visits, the agency basically checked out after we hired them. They..."
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225 Drawyers Drive, Middletown, DE, 19709
"Caring is sharing, forgiving, and giving your cares unto individuals and families possessed with challenging every-day needs. Rememberin..."
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92 Reads Way, Suite 108, New Castle, DE, 19720
5.0
(6 reviews)
"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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100 S. Main St., Suite 203, Smyrna, DE, 19977
4.7
(9 reviews)
"Home health care services from Interim allow individuals to stay safe, independent, and engaged while remaining in their own homes. We offer..."
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5560 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE, 19808
"Homewatch Caregivers is a nationwide corporation that was established in 1980. The Delaware chapter opened its doors in 2008 and is family o..."
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92 Reads Way, Suite 108 , New Castle, DE, 19720
"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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11550 Willow Grove Rd, Camden, DE, 19934
"Senior Home Help LLC is a non-medical, in-home care provider servicing all of Delaware. Senior Home Help is not a franchise and is locally ..."
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208 N Bedford St, Suite 201 , Georgetown, DE, 19947
In Seaford, seniors pay approximately $4,957 per month for nonmedical home care. This is equal to the national norm and it offers significant monthly savings over Delaware’s average of $5,339. In Dover, rates are about $380 higher than in Seaford, and in the nearby community of Ocean City, NJ, care costs are even higher at $5,529. Home care clients in York, PA, pay about $200 less per month than Seaford residents, and in Reading, PA, rates are competitive at $4,576.
Seaford
$4,957
Delaware
$5,339
United States
$4,957
Dover
$5,339
Ocean City, NJ
$5,529
Reading, PA
$4,576
York, PA
$4,767
Seniors in Seaford pay $4,957 per month for full-time nonmedical home care. Home health care, which is similar but includes skilled nursing, is available for the same monthly rate. Seniors in assisted living pay a comparable monthly rate of $4,980 for a similar scope of services as well as housing and meals. Nursing home costs are about double the cost of home care at $10,600, but seniors may save about $3,000 per month by opting for adult day health care instead of private home care.
Home Care
$4,957
Home Health Care
$4,957
Adult Day Health Care
$1,895
Assisted Living
$4,980
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$10,600
Note: Data for Seaford was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Salisbury, MD, 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.
Seniors in Seaford have access to numerous nonprofit agencies and programs that can help them save money on home care expenses. Through the following resources, seniors can connect with financial and legal advisors who help them determine whether they qualify for public benefits that may help pay for services. The table also highlights community-based alternatives to private-pay home care services, which may help seniors save money on care.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Nanticoke Senior Center | (302) 629-4939 | The Nanticoke Senior Center hosts social, educational and recreational activities for those aged 50 and over in the Seaford region. At this center, visitors can participate in age-friendly fitness classes, walking clubs, line dancing and movie afternoons. The center also organizes day trips to local points of interest. |
| Delaware Aging and Disability Resource Center | (800) 223-9074 | The state’s ADRC serves as a single entry point for county, state and federal benefits and programs. Through this nonprofit program, seniors can talk to information specialists who provide benefits screening and referrals to local services such as volunteer-based transportation, meal delivery services, friendly visitor programs and chore services. |
| First State Community Action Agency | (800) 372-2240 | First State Community Action Agency operates a food pantry that provides a 3-day supply of food to qualified individuals, helping seniors avoid hunger. The organization also provides emergency assistance with rent, medical and prescription needs and utilities, and it has case managers who provide referrals for local support programs. |
| Meals on Wheels | (302) 515-3040 | Meals on Wheels provides home-delivered meals to seniors at risk of hunger. It delivers fresh meals every weekday and has frozen options for the weekend, and regular, diabetic and low-cholesterol options are available. It also provides nutrition screenings for at-risk seniors, along with information and referral services for community-based programs. |
| Easterseals Lifespan Respite Program | (302) 324-4444 | The Easterseals Lifespan Respite program is a grant-funded program that provides respite services to family caregivers. Through this program, those serving as primary caregivers for senior family members can get cash assistance that allows them to pay someone else to provide care services while they take a break from caregiving responsibilities. |
| Tax Assistance Programs | (302) 855-7871 | Seaford seniors have several property tax exemptions and credits available to them, which may help them lower housing expenses and afford to maintain ownership of their homes. Eligibility criteria vary by program and may include age, length of residency and access to financial resources. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – often times 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.
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