Caring.com offers a free service to help families find senior care and authentic reviews to help you in your decision. On average in Bethlehem, PA, residents and their loved ones rate In Home Care agencies 4.8 out of 5 stars across the 32 options below.
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3722 Lehigh St, Whitehall, PA, 18052
4.8
(36 reviews)
"My mother is in an independent living facility, and needs help with household tasks, and assistance with risky activities, such as showering. Home Instead has been very flexible with providing care givers at the times most useful to mom. Her caregi..."
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2508 Schoenersville Rd, Bethlehem, PA, 18017
5.0
(17 reviews)
"My mother has been a client for Home Instead Bethlehem day services for one year. Her caregiver assists with meal prep, showers, exercises, & companionship—which allows me time to run errands and other activities. Since mid-Oct, Home Instead has prov..."
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101 S 3rd St , Suite 201, Easton, PA, 18042
4.2
(11 reviews)
"I'm using Right at Home Northampton County for my mother. It has been good. The caregivers have been good, too. They provide dressing, transfers, and bathing assistance. Scheduling and billing are fair. One thing I like about them that many of the ag..."
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1240 Win Drive, Bethlehem, PA, 18017
4.0
(3 reviews)
"Always Best Care provides extremely caring, compassionate help for my mom, I live out of town, and can't be there myself very often. But this business goes all-out to take care of my mom. I don't know what we would do without them. ..."
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35 E Elizabeth Ave Suite 42 , Bethlehem, PA, 18018
"Homewatch CareGivers of Lehigh Valley offers quality home care services to seniors who need help at home in Bethlehem, Allentown, and Easton..."
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3864 Adler Place Suite 300, Bethlehem, PA, 18017
4.8
(14 reviews)
"Homewatch Caregivers are punctual and pleasant. Having somebody present is nice. To have a companion even for few hours, breaks up the day and gives me something to look forward to. It keeps me active and able to do things I can't do alone. ..."
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1104 S. Cedar Crest Blvd. Suite 200, Allentown, PA, 18103
4.7
(8 reviews)
"Just joined the agency after trying other ones in the area. I have been living by myself for years and wanted someone to help me and keep me company to free time up for my family members. I love it so far and my needs are really met. ..."
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2151 E High Str, Suite B, Pottstown, PA, 19464
5.0
(5 reviews)
"Very helpful and awesome team. Keep up the good work..."
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2110 Allen Town Road, unit 51 , Quakertown, PA, 18935
5.0
(3 reviews)
"This company was a gift from a benevolent universe. After a long and fruitless search for a caregiver that would allow me to bring my husband home for hospice, a social worker struck on “Better Fit” and it could not have been better. Because of multi..."
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2575 Perkiomen Ave. , Mount Penn, PA, 19606
5.0
(3 reviews)
"As a person who had to become a POA of a loved one abruptly, I can honestly say this company helped me. When my family member was treated poorly while hospitalized, I didn’t trust their recommendation for Home-care services. After doing my own resear..."
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222 Amanda Lane, Phoenixville, PA, 19460
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My father-in-law was under the care of Compassionate Assistance for several months. Working with Carl, he made it really easy for us to deal with the everyday needs. All of the caregivers were very nice and helpful. We certainly appreciated with work..."
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5100 W Tilghman St., #240 , Allentown, PA, 18104
5.0
(1 reviews)
"NFTJ Home Care has great caring staff members who take care of my mom. They are always punctual. Great client service! Very professional... the owner always calls to get feedback of the service and ask how they can make it better. Awesome place to ..."
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83 South Commerce Way, , Bethlehem, PA, 18017
4.6
(3 reviews)
"Everyone has been very thorough and responsive to our needs. Every person we've had in our house for care has been top notch and extremely responsible and conscientious on how they work with my husband. I feel very comfortable having them with us and..."
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35 E Elizabeth Avenue, Bethlehem, PA, 18018
4.6
(3 reviews)
"I am a family member who sought the assistance of Visiting Angels for my aging parents. I live out of state and am not as accessible to my parents to assist them with their daily living. Visiting Angels, and especially Marlon has been very patient,..."
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17 S Commerce Way #21106, Lehigh Valley, PA, 18002
4.6
(3 reviews)
"My mother has dementia and lives alone in a condominium. As typical of a person with dementia, she has difficulty eating and often either forgets to eat or doesn't eat enough. I wanted some support for her through the use of a home health aide a few..."
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1275 Glenlivet DR, STE 100, Allentown, PA, 18106
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Royal Home Care Services, Inc is very responsive, and the caregivers' attitudes are very positive, accommodating, and well trained. They help my mom with bathing and general house cleaning in her room. We've had good experience with them...."
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400 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, 18042
3.0
(2 reviews)
"Angel Helpers, Theresa J., and staff have gone above and beyond to help our Mom and family, making any and all scheduling chages on short notice to meet our Mom's quickly changing needs. They were exctremely helpful in assising our family as we worke..."
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1611 W. Hamilton St., Allentown, PA, 18102
"Caring Companions is a licensed, nonmedical home care registry which has served the residents of the Lehigh Valley for over 18 years. We of..."
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2200 W Hamilton St Suite 112 , Allentown, PA, 18104
"Home health care services from Interim allow individuals to stay safe, independent, and engaged while remaining in their own homes. We offe..."
READ MORECosts for in-home care in Bethlehem average $5,196 per month, which is more than $230 more expensive than both the national and Pennsylvania averages for the same types of assistance. In East Stroudsburg, home care prices are very similar to those in Bethlehem, while in Scranton and Reading, seniors pay an average of $600 less per month. Senior in-home care fees are more expensive moving southwest of Bethlehem, where care costs are about $145 more in Philadelphia.
Bethlehem
$5,196
Pennsylvania
$4,957
The United States
$4,957
East Stroudsburg
$5,144
Scranton
$4,576
Reading
$4,576
Philadelphia
$5,329
While home health care in Bethlehem is more expensive than in-home care, health care professionals, such as nurses and therapists, provide services that personal aides do not. The least expensive option for seniors is recreational programs offered in adult day care centers. These programs are beneficial to seniors who can travel to the centers within their communities. Assisted living is also less costly than either type of in-home care for seniors in this city. Nursing homes are the priciest option, costing over $7,000.
Home Care
$5,196
Home Health Care
$5,243
Adult Day Care
$1,625
Assisted Living
$4,784
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$12,461
Note: Data for Boxford was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Boston, 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 many services and programs that are low-cost or free, that enable seniors to enjoy an independent lifestyle in the comfort of their own home, such as help with home modifications, meal delivery services, and more. Below, we’ve compiled a few of the most helpful resources in Bethlehem:
| Resource | Contact | Address | Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley | 610-691-1030 | 4240 Fritch Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18020 | Meals on Wheels provides meals and other personalized services to homebound elderly and disabled adults in Bethlehem. Meals on Wheels’ experienced nutritionists set up special meals to ensure their clients are well-nourished according to USDA guidelines. |
| Weatherization Assistance Program | (610) 691-5620 | 1337 East Fifth Street, Bethlehem, PA 10815 | This Community Action Committee of Lehigh County program helps low-income citizens by ensuring their home is weatherized for the winter. Elderly and disabled citizens are a priority, and assistance is available for individuals whose household income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. |
| Respite Care Service | (610) 867-2177 | 321 Wyandotte Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015 | ShareCare Faith In Action provides much-needed respite care for the caregivers of elderly and homebound people. A volunteer comes to the residence and temporarily relieves the caregiver so they have time to take care of personal needs. The nonprofit organization specializes in assisting seniors with quality of life needs such as transportation, shopping and visitation. A new program using GrandPad Senior Tablets helps seniors communicate with easy-to-use technology. |
| Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program | (610) 821-6509 | 555 Union Boulevard, Suite 3, Allentown, PA 18109 | The LIHEAP federal program helps homeowners with low or no income pay their heating bills. When applicants have met the federal guidelines for income and household size, they can get a discount or full payment of bills for gas or electricity. Individuals or households can also seek assistance to pay telephone bills. |
| Senior Property Tax Relief | (610) 782-3038 | 17 South Seventh Street, Room 517, Allentown, PA 18101 | In 2006, Governor Ed Rendell signed the Taxpayer Relief Act. This law helps Pennsylvania’s school districts use money generated by its casinos rather than property tax revenue, taking the burden of property taxes from homeowners, especially senior citizens, for years to come. An application must be filed with the County Assessor’s office annually to receive this benefit. |
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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SarahAsh
5.0
Review of Home Instead - Bethlehem, PA
My mother has been a client for Home Instead Bethlehem day services for one year. Her caregiver assists with meal prep, showers, exercises, & companionship—which allows me time to run errands and...
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D.F.Daughter
5.0
Review of Home Instead - Bethlehem, PA
We have had Home Instead for our Dad's care for over 3 years now. In one word? Blessing!! Simply amazing how perfectly they have matched the right caregivers for the different levels of need for...
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Michael L_15
4.0
Review of BrightStar Care Lehigh Valley
He has one good consistent caregiver. It's industry wide to have not enough coverage. We'd need sufficient backup. The care is not adequate when someone does come out.
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