
8440 S. Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL, 33143
5.0
(15 reviews)
Agency owner Gus, was most responsive, profesional & caring. I was provided with excellent caregivers for my mom while she was admitted to the hospital....
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8440 S. Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL, 33143
5.0
(15 reviews)
Agency owner Gus, was most responsive, profesional & caring. I was provided with excellent caregivers for my mom while she was admitted to the hospital....
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6365 NW 6th Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33909
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18001 Old Cutler Road STE 554 , Palmetto Bay, FL, 33157
Right at Home provides personalized in-home care and support for seniors and adults with disabilities. Our caregivers are trained to help with everyday tasks that have become challenging. This may include meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, personal hygiene, medication reminders, mobility assistance, transportation and other tasks. We offer services for those with special care situations such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson’s disease and other dementias; diabetes; stroke recovery; and hospice care. Whether you are looking for a few hours a week or immediate, 24-hour care, we are here to help. Call us today to learn more about the services we can provide you or a loved one.Custom Care PlanWe know everyone’s needs are different, so we create custom, client-centered care plans based on our unique five-step approach to care. We take time to get to know you by discussing your health history, physical and cognitive abilities, daily routines, and personal lifestyle and preferences. This conversation is important to us because we want to help you determine the level and types of care you need and match you with the best caregiver to help you continue to live successfully at home, or wherever you call home.Caregiver Training and Care Supervision When you choose Right at Home, you can rest assured that our caregivers will deliver the care you or your loved one needs. Every caregiver goes through an extensive interview process, including background checks. We provide initial caregiver training through our Right at Home University before they can provide care, and we provide ongoing training to support best care practices. All of our caregivers are employed by Right at Home and are bonded and insured.
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10530 Warwick Ave, Fairfax, VA, 22032
4.5
(33 reviews)
We are a premiere, Joint Commission accredited Home Care Agency providing companion care through skilled nursing. Our caregivers are employees of our agency, not contractors. Our office staff answers our phone 24/7 so you and your loved ones are always fully and immediately supported. We have been named both the Home Care Provider and Employer of Choice by Home Care Pulse.
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760 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL, 33134
5.0
(4 reviews)
Service by Special Care At Home Services was very good. I only used them for a short time and I was very pleased. They gave my husband special care for his medications and with coordinating the equipment he needed at home. They made sure that he got ...
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16201 SW 95th Ave, Miami, FL, 33157
5.0
(3 reviews)
Great service of care which is unparalleled from previous service provider. My caregiver treats me like her father. ...
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3800 Inverrary Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33319
5.0
(2 reviews)
KHANEL HOME HEALTH gave us 3 caregivers for my disabled elderly mother and they have all been exceptional. The first two were 9-5pm for 1 yr and I was the night person. After that we decided to try a live-in. It was a huge decision to change what wa...
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7649 NW 57th St., Tamarac, FL, 33351
5.0
(1 reviews)
We chose Caregivers of America to help us care for my mom when she was diagnosed with Cancer. The office staff was extremely understanding and compassionate every time we called with questions. A girl originally from the Bronx, Mom was very outspoken...
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17623 SW 85th Ave, Palmetto Bay, FL, 33157
5.0
(1 reviews)
I used this company when my mom had foot surgery. She wasn't able to do anything around the house or drive herself to her follow up appointments. The owner of Comfort Care actually came out and helped my mom! Plus, the transportation was free - every...
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9560 SW 107 Ave, Suite 101, Miami, FL, 33176
5.0
(1 reviews)
They have taken care of my Mother who has Alzheimers for a decade or longer. Outstanding organization with very caring individuals. ...
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8925 SW 148th St Ste 108 , Palmetto Bay, FL, 33176
5.0
(1 reviews)
Excellent service and great personnel. My experience was with a very professional care giver. The job and care was outstanding ...
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2332 SW 67 Ave, Miami, FL, 33155
4.5
(5 reviews)
Nurses were sent always from different agencies and my father in law did not wanted them to the point that he did not wanted anymore home care. I called fustrated one more agency and here it goes, it turned out the lady click some how with him and st...
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16938 S.Dixie Highway, Palmetto Bay, FL, 33157
4.6
(3 reviews)
I am grateful for the service that Homemaker Companion & Sitters provided. I had 3 out patient surgeries last year and used their transportation service. Mr. Welch picked me up at the hospital after the surgeries and drove me home. He also took me to...
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4990 SW 72nd Ave #103, Miami, FL, 33155
All+Ways Home Care is committed to providing well trained, dedicated, and experienced caregivers to individuals that require medical staffing in Miami-Dade County. Family owned and operated, our administrators have several years of medical and nursing experience. Our team has proudly serviced thousands of clients in the Miami-Dade County area. In efforts to provide the most knowledgeable and resourceful healthcare team available, we focus on training our medical professional team in the latest technology. AAAll+Ways Home Care was first established in the heart of the Coral Gables business district. Due to the needs of our clients and demand for our team members, the office is now located in the South Miami commercial district. Our company is known for having a true on-call service in which one of our team members will answer your calls 24 hours a day. The All+Ways team is committed to your care.
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895 SW 86th Ct, Miami, FL, 33144
We offer complete companion and personal care services for seniors, new mothers, those recovering from surgery, or anyone who just needs a little assistance. You know your parent or elderly loved one better than anyone, so when you decide to let us help provide senior home care solutions for them, we listen to what you have to say. Our goal is the same as yours: to help them enjoy the best quality of life and enjoy independence for as long as possible. We take the time to talk to your loved one so they feel comfortable with us and our caregiving role in their life, and keep you informed and involved in order to offer peace-of-mind that he or she is being cared for in the loving way you would care for them yourself.
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208 S 28th Ave, Hollywood, FL, 33020
Private duty nursing in the home, hospital or ILF/ALF. Family owned and operated since 1980. All clients and family get owner's direct cell phone who is an RN. We accept LTC assignment of benefits so that we deal directly with the carrier and no out of pocket necessary (unless there is an elimination period). No minimum hours. Many caregivers have been contracted with our company for decades. We service Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties. We service babies up through geriatrics. Aides and skilled nurses available.
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2828 SW 22 St Suite 400, Miami, FL, 33145
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957 SW 122 AVE , Miami, FL, 33184
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621 NE 139th ST , North Miami, FL, 33161
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Home care prices in Homestead are competitive when compared to other communities in South Florida according to data from Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey. Statewide, home care costs $4,767 per month, and nationally, the average is $4,957. Prices in Port St. Lucie are about $475 higher. Seniors in Sebring pay $572 more, and the average in Cape Coral is about $1,000 higher. In Naples, home care costs over $1,500 more per month.
Homestead
$4,195
Florida
$4,767
United States
$4,957
Naples
$5,720
Port St. Lucie
$4,671
Cape Coral/Fort Myers
$5,196
Sebring
$4,767
In-home care in Homestead starts at $4,195 per month for nonmedical services, which makes it one of the most affordable options. Home health care, including physical therapy and breathing treatments, costs $190 more per month, assuming 44 hours of weekly care. Assisted living has the same median price as home health care at $4,385. However, skilled nursing costs more than twice as much as in-home care at $9,019 per month. On the other hand, daytime health care is available for just $1,517 per month.
Home Care
$4,195
Home Health Care
$4,385
Adult Day Health Care
$1,517
Assisted Living Facility
$4,385
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,019
Note: Data for Homestead was not available, so data for the nearest city, Miami, 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.
Home care services are only one of the pieces needed for seniors to gracefully age in place. There are Florida is a haven for retirees, so numerous resources are available for seniors in Homestead. The following agencies and programs provide free and low-cost services to help seniors age in place and maintain a higher quality of life.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Alliance for Aging | (305) 670-6500 | The Alliance for Aging is the Area Agency on Aging for seniors, caregivers and disabled adults in Homestead and surrounding communities. It provides information about in-home care, Medicare, healthy aging, legal advice and utility bill assistance for elderly residents. |
Miami-Dade County Special Transportation Service | (786) 469-5000 | The county's Special Transportation Service provides low-cost shared rides to individuals who are unable to use conventional transit lines. Door-to-door rides are available 24 hours a day for $3.50 per trip. A doctor's authorization is required as part of the application. |
Miami-Dade County Senior Link Program | (305) 887-4140 | Community Coalition's Senior Link Program is a referral and case management service that provides short-term assistance to help seniors age in place. It performs multifunctional assessments to determine which supports are needed. Case managers can help residents access transportation, meals, health care, affordable housing and financial assistance. |
Sunshine for All | (305) 285-3217 | This nonprofit group provides social services to benefit the county's seniors and vulnerable residents. It offers Meals on Wheels, in-home care, companionship and short-term housing assistance, including help with rent or mortgage payments and utility bills. |
Miami-Dade County Light Bill Assistance | (786) 469-4640 | The county offers several financial assistance programs to families who are struggling to pay their utility bills. Help is available through LIHEAP and Florida Power & Light's Care to Share Program. The Energy Assistance Program focuses on helping low-income residents ages 60 and older. |
Miami-Dade Senior Citizen Tax Exemptions | (305) 375-4712 | Senior homeowners aged 65 or older are eligible for an additional $50,000 tax exemption on the assessed value of their primary residence. The county also offers a long-term resident tax credit for seniors who have lived in their current home for at least 25 years. |
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.