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The 10 Best Home Care Agencies for Seniors in Hollywood, FL for 2024

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Paying for Home Care in Hollywood, FL

The Cost of Home Care in Hollywood, FL

In Hollywood, the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports home care costs of approximately $5,720 per month. This cost reflects the national norm but runs about $100 over Florida’s median rate of $5,625. Even so, local home care costs compare favorably to fees in North Port, where agencies charge around $6,673.

Hollywood

$5,720

Florida

$5,625

United States

$5,720

Naples

$5,148

North Port

$6,673

Tampa

$4,957

The Cost of Home Care vs. Other Senior Care Options in Hollywood, FL

Home care clients in Hollywood pay around $5,720 monthly, and home health care, which includes essential medical services, shares the same rate. Alternatively, seniors save about $3,900 by attending adult day health care or around $500 by moving into assisted living. Even so, home care rates come in at about $4,260 below the cost of nursing home care with semi-private accommodations.

Home Care

$5,720

Home Health Care

$5,720

Adult Day Health Care

$1,788

Assisted Living Facility

$5,250

Nursing Home Care (semi-private room)

$9,977

Note: Data for Hollywood was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Miami, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Home Care in Hollywood, FL

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.

  • Long-Term Care Insurance: Long-Term Care Insurance covers expenses related to senior care, including in-home care. Depending on the policy type, beneficiaries may receive a cash payment to use towards long-term care or reimbursement for qualifying long-term care expenses. Note that there are limitations- typically a maximum benefit of $150 per day- and exact coverage terms vary depending on the exact policy, so always check the details.
  • Medicare: Medicare does not cover in-home care because it is classified as custodial, or non-medical, care. However, some Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans, which offer expanded benefits, may cover in-home custodial care.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid coverage of in-home care varies between different states because it is not a federally mandated benefit. Currently, all states cover some in-home care either through their standard Medicaid or a waiver program. The specific coverage rules are set individually by each state.
  • Veterans’ Benefits: The Aid and Attendance benefit is a monthly cash payment that beneficiaries can use to pay for senior care, including in-home care services. To qualify for A&A, Veterans must already receive the VA pension and meet several additional requirements, including needing assistance with the activities of daily living.Contact the Department of Veterans Affairs to learn more.
  • Reverse Mortgages: Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs) are federally insured loans that are available to homeowners age 62 and over. Reverse mortgages allow you to access a portion of your home’s equity in cash, tax free. Many seniors use reverse mortgages to finance their care expenses, including in-home care. Note that although there are no monthly payments due on reverse mortgage loans, borrowers do have to repay the loan once the last surviving homeowner passes away, moves, or sells the home.

Free & Low-Cost Home Care Resources in Hollywood, FL

Older adults in Hollywood receive various kinds of assistance from the programs and organizations in the following chart. Some help seniors find ways of paying for services, while others offer their services for free.

ResourceContactService
Area Agency on Aging (AAA) of Broward County(954) 745-9779Broward County's AAA serves Hollywood-area seniors with food programs, home repair assistance, benefits counseling and other help navigating services for older adults. It also offers help for primary caregivers through both respite care coverage and mental health support groups.
Florida Senior Homestead Exemption(305) 468-5900The state of Florida offers all its homeowners a homestead exemption that excludes at least the first $25,000 of their home's value in property tax calculations. Homeowners 65 years of age and older who make less than $20,000 a year qualify for an additional homestead exemption of up to $25,000.
Florida Alliance for Assistive Services & Technology (FAAST)(305) 243-5706This nonprofit organization makes mobility, safety, communication and other assistive devices available to all Florida residents through no-cost short-term loans. FAAST maintains an in-person demonstration center in Miami where seniors can see devices in action and get trained on their use.
Broward Legal Aid (954) 765-8955This law firm provides advice and other legal services that can help seniors with family law and housing law issues, claiming veterans' benefits, understanding their rights surrounding advance directives and estate planning and other elements of elder law.
Meals on Wheels (MoW) South Florida(954) 731-8770MOW South Florida has roughly 500 local volunteers who help deliver hot meals to senior-age residents of Broward County on weekdays. The organization also runs a related Friendly Visitors Program designed to help homebound seniors make and maintain social connections in their community.

Determining Your Loved One’s Need for In-Home Care

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.

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Checklist for determining the need for home care
Checklist for determining the need for home care

Guidelines for Talking About In-Home Care

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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Talking with Family and Others about a loved one's needs
Talking with Family and Others about a loved one's needs

Frequently Asked Questions

Reviews of Care Providers Nearby

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Marlene W_5

I am a current client of this provider

Review of Preferred Care at Home of South Broward

They have helped with moving her and getting her to eat. I like that they are a small company, a mom-and-pop type. I don't have to go through a bureaucracy when I call.

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Home Care

Lynne D.

I am a current client of this provider

Review of Classic Homecare

Very happy with the aide chosen for my aunt, and Ron is very helpful.

Provider response

Thank you for your kind words. I'm happy we were able to meet your expectations and are happy with our services. We appreciate your business.

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Home Care

Jesse Williams

Other

Review of Tri County Home Care Of Florida

I know my Mom wasn't the easiest patient but Tri-County Homecare of Florida staff, was professional, kind and understanding. When my Mother became suddenly ill, I had no idea how I was going to...

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