Caring.com offers a free service to help families find senior care and authentic reviews to help you in your decision. On average in Bel Air, MD, residents and their loved ones rate In Home Care agencies 4.7 out of 5 stars across the 35 options below.
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4.5
(65 reviews)
"I was so impressed with Right at Home’s care and professionalism. It’s a tough to ask for help when a when a family member’s needs exceed your own abilities but, Right at Home was kind and respectful during this difficult time. When our schedule kept..."
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4.7
(48 reviews)
"Visiting Angels of Harford & Cecil Counties is a Veteran owned and operated home care agency with the mission of "Providing the most Compass..."
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3.9
(31 reviews)
"I am using HomeCare.com for Mom. They're courteous, on time, knowledgeable on the things they need to do, and very much a caring group of people. They are good at following up. They call ahead and kind of follow up as necessary. They're good for all ..."
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4.8
(15 reviews)
"24 hours a day seven days a week They are timely. Their care givers go the extra mile to be helpful; anticipating needs...."
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5.0
(3 reviews)
"The care that Blessed Angels Home Healthcare Services provides for my mother is excellent. We have one caregiver who comes 7 days a week for 6-7 hours, and she has been wonderful. She helps prepare my mother's meals, light housekeeping, helping her g..."
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4.2
(7 reviews)
"My mother passed away two months ago after nearly four years of coverage from the team members of ABC Upper Chesapeake. Mom and I were both very pleased with the coverage. ABC was most congenial to do their best to provide Mom with caretakers whom we..."
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4.4
(13 reviews)
"We have used Caring Connections several times and can only save good things. The caregivers provided have been the best of the best. I feel like I am leaving my mom/dad with family. Thank you! ..."
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5.0
(5 reviews)
"I been using this service for couple months now and I am pleased with the quality care is giving to my Mother in the daily basis. Thank you for All you do...."
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5.0
(4 reviews)
"Our experience with Griswold Home Care of Harford and Cecil Counties has been satisfactory. They've been providing us with an in-home caregiver. It's the best fit for my parents. The caregiver is very attentive and can cook. They clock in once they g..."
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5.0
(4 reviews)
"I chose this Agency for my mom because it makes you feel just like family, I mean they really sit and listen to everything you need and expect when coming to this organization for your family member. I was so tired of looking for agency’s and care fo..."
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5.0
(2 reviews)
"Accessible Home Health sent exceptional people to my home. They were dependable, professional, and kind. In addition, Accessible Home Health was very organized with my insurance requirements. ..."
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5.0
(2 reviews)
"Amber help with the care for my mother before she passed. She is an excellent caregiver. Her values on care and and family and the clients is the reason why I chose her to help care for my mother. She was always on-time and stayed on task...."
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5.0
(1 reviews)
"Best home care service we've had in the past 4 years! ..."
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4.5
(2 reviews)
"Katherine's Keepers' caregivers are very professional and caring. They are there for my mom three days a week, four hours a day. The scheduling has been really easy and the billing is done once a month. It's their first week there with my mom. Even t..."
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4.5
(2 reviews)
"We are working with Trust Home Care. We have just started about a month ago. They take me to my doctor's visits and anything I need to go outside. The caregivers are very helpful. I am satisfied with them. I have no problem with billing and schedulin..."
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4.0
(1 reviews)
"Our mission is to provide the highest quality of care that will enable you or your loved one to remain in an atmosphere where you are most c..."
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4.0
(1 reviews)
"We have Griswold Home Care for three weeks now. It has been pretty good. I have had three different caregivers. They have been able to meet my needs. They help me with anything I ask them to do. One of the things that made me picked them was that the..."
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"We provide non-medical homecare services in both residential and retirement communities. Our caregivers are insured, licensed, trained, b..."
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" Three caregivers at this company have been nominated as Caring Champions. Nominee Mary C , Nominee Carol J , and Nominee ..."
READ MORESeniors in Bel Air pay $4,957 per month for in-home care, which is equal to the national norm but a couple hundred dollars below Maryland’s norm of $5,148. In Hagerstown, rates are about $190 more than in Bel Air, but other nearby cities have more affordable monthly rates. In York, PA, rates average $4,767, and in Winchester, VA, seniors pay $4,671. In the Maryland city of California, rates are nearly $400 less than in Bel Air.
Bel Air
$4,957
Maryland
$5,148
The United States
$4,957
Hagerstown, MD
$5,148
California, MD
$4,576
York, PA
$4,767
Winchester, VA
$4,671
In Bel Air, home care agencies charge $4,957 for nonmedical care, and agencies that provide skilled nursing charge $5,053 for home health care. Assisted living is a little more affordable at $4,750 per month, and adult day health care is the most cost-effective option at $1,927. Even so, home care is a budget-friendly alternative to nursing home care, which costs $10,798 for semiprivate accommodations.
Home Care
$4,957
Home Health Care
$5,053
Adult Day Health Care
$1,927
Assisted Living
$4,750
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$10,798
Note: Data for Bel Air was not available, so data for the nearest city, Baltimore, 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.
Bel Air offers numerous services and programs for older adults who want to remain in their homes for as long as possible. The following table highlights top resources for seniors in the region that provide supportive services such as home-delivered meals, housekeeping and transportation.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Harford County Office on Aging | (410) 638-2371 | The Harford County Office on Aging operates a congregate lunch program for older adults, supporting their nutritional needs and helping those who live alone to avoid isolation and loneliness. The agency also publishes information on local resources such as the Telephone Assurance Program, transportation services and financial and legal assistance. |
| Energy Assistance Program | (410) 836-4700 | The Energy Assistance Program helps qualifying individuals with burdensome utility bills, helping them avoid disruptions in their service. Payments are made directly to the utility company on the resident’s behalf, with the program providing up to $2,000 to help program participants with past-due bills. |
| Weatherization Program | (410) 285-4674 | Through the Weatherization Program, seniors can maintain a safe and comfortable environment at home. This program includes energy audits and efficiency measures such as insulation upgrades, installation of energy-efficient light bulbs, furnace cleaning and tune-up and smoke and carbon monoxide detector installations. Seniors must meet income-based eligibility requirements. |
| Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland | (410) 838-0013 | Meals on Wheels provides nutrition services to Bel Air seniors at risk of hunger. Meals include a main course, fruit and vegetable sides, bread or starchy vegetables and milk. In addition to meal services, the organization provides a friendly phone call program, wellness and safety checks and pet food deliveries. |
| McFaul Activity Center | (410) 638-4040 | The McFaul Activity Center is a city-run senior center that hosts blood pressure clinics, wellness screenings, book clubs, art classes and table games, offering a social environment for seniors. The center is open daily, and membership is free. |
| Property Tax Exemption | (410) 638-3450 | Veterans and those aged 65 and over who own their home may be eligible for the Senior Citizen and Veteran Tax Credit. This 20% tax credit is available to those who meet certain criteria including having a home valued at no more than $600,000 or having served in the U.S. armed forces. |
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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John Northrop
5.0
Review of Home Instead - Bel Air, MD
24 hours a day seven days a week They are timely. Their care givers go the extra mile to be helpful; anticipating needs.
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currentcaregiver
5.0
Review of Home Instead - Bel Air, MD
Home Instead did an excellent job caring for our dad. All of the caregivers were always on time, very polite and attentive to the many different needs that were required. Communication was also...
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Niece Debbie
5.0
Review of Home Instead - Bel Air, MD
Kim and the entire Home Instead staff are the ultimate caregivers and professionals! Kim assisted my aunt for many years and quickly became my aunt's close friend and companion. Kim's love and...
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