Caring.com offers a free service to help families find senior care and authentic reviews to help you in your decision. On average in Lancaster, PA, residents and their loved ones rate In Home Care agencies 4.4 out of 5 stars across the 26 options below.
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1532 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA, 17601
4.5
(10 reviews)
"We're working with Home Instead - Lancaster, PA for my father. We have been using them for three months now. I've been extremely impressed. They provide general care as well as more specialized care as well, but we've only needed the general care at ..."
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5406 Lincoln Highway , Suite 5, Gap, PA, 17527
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Right at Home is very helpful people. The caregivers are very nice. I would recommend them to everyone that needs help. I had a few other caregivers but I am glad I have Right at Home. ..."
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26 West Main, Mount Joy, PA, 17552
"Home Instead Senior Care is a non-medical provider of personal care, companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminde..."
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352 Main St, Ste 102, Denver, PA, 17517
"Right at Home provides personalized in-home care and support for seniors and adults with disabilities. Our caregivers are trained to help wi..."
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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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911 State St, Lancaster, PA, 17603
5.0
(3 reviews)
"We have been very pleased with the Right at Home Caregiver who provides 24/7 care. She has been outstanding and a real blessing for our 95 year old aunt! Her health has improved because of the care she's receiving and they have a great relationship!..."
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1821 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, PA, 17601
4.8
(24 reviews)
"Our experience with Visiting Angels has been very good. My relative is very pleased with the caregivers. He loves them because they're both wonderful. They come in 3 times a week, and they do light housekeeping, change his bed, do his laundry, they t..."
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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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4400 linglestown Rd, Suite 21, Harrisburg, PA, 17112
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I’m writing to tell you how pleased I was with the quality of the services I received. Everyone was an exceptionally caring from the manager to the caregivers, they have a great team, they talk to one another and it was evident that all of them work ..."
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131 E Grant St., Suite 103, Lancaster, PA, 17602
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom is currently a patient with Eleanor home health and I am beyond pleased with this agency. The owner,Jocelyn,goes above and beyond her duties. The caregivers are throughly screened and I could not ask for more compassionate people to take care..."
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1620 Horseshoe Pike, Glenmoore, PA, 19343
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We had a bad experience with another provider but by accident learned about this agency. Upon meeting them our minds were put totally at ease. They have become an important part of our lives. They provide services to my husband but also help me ar..."
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1853 William Penn Way, Suite 23, Lancaster, PA, 17601
3.3
(3 reviews)
"Courteous, over-the-top help in all capacities, personable, clean and neat in appearance, dependable, caring, - just remarkable how this CG has improved my mental stamina, endurance and self knowledge. The agency has been so very helpful in conn..."
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1901 Olde Homestead Lane, Lancaster, PA, 17605
4.0
(1 reviews)
"We got United Disabilities Services pretty fast, my sister's insurance paid for it. The caregiver's pretty good with her, knows my sister's routine and she liked her companionship. She has another caregiver for the other two days so there's someone w..."
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140 Roosevelt Ave., Suite 208, York, PA, 17401
"Addus is proud to be a nationally recognized provider of high quality, in-home care services with over 30 years experience. Our breadth of s..."
READ MORE47 Marchwood Road Suite 1C, Exton, PA, 19341
"Senior Helper's Caregivers are 'Lifegivers'. Our service provides in home companion and personal care services that enable seniors to conti..."
READ MORE122 West Lancaster Avenue, Reading, PA, 19607
"At Griswold Home Care, we understand that selecting a home care provider can be confusing. We aim to provide the best home care services pos..."
READ MOREThe 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey puts the cost of in-home care in Lancaster in line with the state median and about $1,720 below the national norm at approximately $4,004 per month. Although seniors in Reading pay a little less, with monthly fees at roughly $3,776, care costs in Allentown track higher at around $5,339.
Lancaster
$4,004
Pennsylvania
$4,004
United States
$5,720
Reading
$3,776
Lebanon
$5,148
Allentown
$5,339
Philadelphia
$4,767
Home care ranks as the most economical senior care solution in Lancaster, with seniors paying about $4,004 per month for services. This offers a savings of around $1,810 over home health care, which includes skilled nursing services from certified aides, and it costs about $2,130 less than assisted living. Nursing home rates are significantly higher at around $13,079.
Home Care
$4,004
Home Health Care
$5,815
Assisted Living Facility
$6,135
Nursing Home Care (semi-private room)
$13,079
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 Lancaster:
| Resource | Contact | Address | Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Options | (717) 299-7979 | 150 N Queen Street Suite 415 Lancaster, PA 17603 | Options is a program offered to seniors to provide in-home assistance for those unable to do so for themselves. These services are designed to help those who would otherwise have to live in an assisted facility. Services include: |
| Pennsylvania Department of Aging Meal Assistance | (717) 299-7979 | 150 N Queen Street Lancaster, PA 17603 | For seniors ages 60 years and older, there are several services available to ensure healthy nutrition every day. These include deliverable meals to the senior’s home and the ElderShare Supplemental Food Program, which works with the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank to deliver a monthly box of shelf-stable food to low-income seniors. Additionally, the Pennsylvania Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program provides low-income seniors with benefit checks redeemable at local farmers’ markets. |
| Pennsylvania Weatherization Assistance Program | (866) 466-3972 | Commonwealth Keystone Building 400 North Street, 4th Floor Harrisburg, PA 17120-0225 | The Weatherization Assistance Program of Pennsylvania is a nationally-funded program that aims to reduce energy costs and increase efficiency for homeowners in need of assistance. Priority is given to seniors and other high-risk residents. To qualify, individuals must be considered low income, which is at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. Offered services include: |
| The Link | (866) 466-3972 | Commonwealth Keystone Building 400 North Street, 4th Floor Harrisburg, PA 17120-0225 | The Link, Pennsylvania’s Aging and Disability Resource, is part of a national group to ensure that seniors and adults with disabilities receive the help they need for daily living. Information and assistance provided through the Link are completely free for eligible individuals. Link’s services include assistance in creating plans for independence and securing funding for independent living. Additionally, the Link offers help in remaining and/or returning to the home after an illness, accident, or disability. Seniors also have connections to local Link support services. |
| Lancaster Rec Senior Center | (717) 399-7671 | 525 Fairview Avenue Lancaster, PA 17603 | The Lancaster Rec Senior Center, part of the Lancaster Recreation Commission, is devoted to providing seniors aged 60 and over with free classes, groups and activities for the body and mind. Seniors can stay fit and active with: |
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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Carol
2.0
Review of Home Instead - Lancaster, PA
They may have great caregivers ! Their pay rate is terrible for these girls !!!!
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Tonya W_2
5.0
Review of Visiting Angels - Lancaster, PA
They took good care of my mother. They made it more like family. It was a good experience.
Provider response
We're so happy, Tonya, that your mom's experience with our caregivers has been positive!
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George E_9
5.0
Review of Visiting Angels - Lancaster, PA
They have taken the load off me because I have a poor back. They have excellent response time.
Provider response
George, we're so happy to help--thank you!
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