
5.0
(2 reviews)
"This provider goes above and beyond to ensure my parents are happy at home. They not only care but love my family like theirs. ..."
READ MORECaring.com offers a free service to help families find senior care and authentic reviews to help you in your decision. On average in Philadelphia, PA, residents and their loved ones rate In Home Care agencies 4.7 out of 5 stars across the 100 options below.
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5.0
(2 reviews)
"This provider goes above and beyond to ensure my parents are happy at home. They not only care but love my family like theirs. ..."
READ MORE5.0
(3 reviews)
"We are using You Got Family Home Care. I liked Shantel and would recommend her. She was helping with the washing and helping around the house. She was helping us, she's very friendly, nice, and caring. And she stayed extra hours sometimes...."
READ MORE4.7
(4 reviews)
"We have someone coming in from Carelinx, and we have been very happy with them. As my dad is doing much better, she is mostly taking care of mom. She does cook for both of them, but most of the personal care is for my mom. We have a very positive exp..."
READ MORE5.0
(1 reviews)
"This is the best company in home health care so far. We worked with two other Companies before and had a really bad experience. Samaritans At last introduced us to about three caregivers when we first started with them and those were the people who t..."
READ MORE5.0
(1 reviews)
"In a time of need it is a difficult decision to make. Victorias' was easy to contact and receive vital information in making the choice. Always available to answer questions. Nurses informed and visiting regularly. Office staff polite and very re..."
READ MORE5.0
(1 reviews)
"My caregiver is excellent, always on time, takes wonderful care of me, is always considerate of my needs, helps me with everything. ..."
READ MORE5.0
(1 reviews)
"Assisting Hands Home Care provides light housekeeping duties. Everything has been great. The owners are very nice. The management and the caregivers are all nice. It was the least expensive, so we went with them, and everything has been good...."
READ MORE5.0
(1 reviews)
"Wonderful and beyond and above agency trusted agency i will definitely recommend any one to this agency ..."
READ MORE5.0
(1 reviews)
"Homewatch CareGivers has been assisting my grandmother as she has battles with cancer, vision loss and memory loss. They provide friendly, efficient service and are extremely accommodating (she often cancels and schedules at the last minute.) In addi..."
READ MORE5.0
(1 reviews)
"I used this company for my mother, Very professional and courteous. My mother became so attached to the caregiver that was placed in her home. I would recommend this agency to anyone that's looking for caregivers that are reliable and warm hearted. ..."
READ MORE5.0
(1 reviews)
"It's been about two months now, and been pretty good. Adelphi have been very helpful to me and my wife. They help with my medicines. I could never tell which ones are for my blood pressure or which ones for cholesterol. They always help when they exp..."
READ MORE5.0
(1 reviews)
"All I can say Superb Home Care is help sent from above I can't thank them enough they treat me like family. The care givers are well trained and knowledgeable in everything they do!! Thank you all. I am paralyzed from the waist down, and was extre..."
READ MORE5.0
(1 reviews)
"I had used Pennsylvania Home Care for almost a year. They were providing assistance for my mother-in-law, and they were good. During the course of time, there were three different people. My mother-in-law is a senior and in her 90s, so she works bett..."
READ MORE5.0
(1 reviews)
"We are using Synergy off and on for my dad. They're good. We chose them because the manager we talked with was extremely helpful. She was helpful and committed to what she does. She was not trying to rush us to make a decision. We also liked that one..."
READ MORE5.0
(1 reviews)
"Infinity Health Care Services LLC provides my mother with Home Health Aide services 7 days per week. The individuals that are currently working with my mom are extremely caring, arrive and leave on time, and work with my family in supporting and ca..."
READ MORE5.0
(1 reviews)
"Best care for my mother. They say what they say they are going to do. The care manager is very patient and understanding..."
READ MORE5.0
(1 reviews)
"Reliable, competent, reasonable, accommodating, patient has Alzheimer’s and is very pleased with their personnel...."
READ MORE5.0
(1 reviews)
"Benevolent Cares LLC. has been great with assisting our family with Home Care. This has been a true blessing to have such great people be so understanding and able to work with our specific needs. The Care Givers are always on time and even offer to ..."
READ MORE5.0
(1 reviews)
"The caregiver gives my mom all her medicine, fix her meals, clean her up, wash her clothes, go pick up medicine when needed and most of all keep my mom very comfortable. Yes they arrive on time. I really only see two of them and interactions are good..."
READ MORE5.0
(1 reviews)
"could not be happier with second hand home care. bright, professional, caring, responsive, exacting people who go the extra mile to ensure my husband is cared for properly. amazing people. look no further...."
READ MOREThe 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports monthly home care rates of around $4,767 in Philadelphia. By comparison, the state norm runs about $760 less, but the baseline rate exceeds Philadelphia’s median by about $950. In nearby cities such as Reading, rates come in below the local norm at approximately $3,776.
Philadelphia
$4,767
Pennsylvania
$4,004
United States
$5,720
Reading
$3,776
Lebanon
$5,148
Allentown
$5,339
Lancaster
$4,004
Home care agencies in Philadelphia charge a monthly rate of around $4,767 for full-time non medical care. Home health care, which includes basic medical services, costs about $1,330 more. Costs for assisted living and nursing home care are even higher at about $6,986 and $13,444, respectively. However, seniors who attend adult day health care pay roughly $2,170 less than those who obtain private care at home.
Home Care
$4,767
Home Health Care
$6,101
Adult Day Health Care
$2,600
Assisted Living Facility
$6,986
Nursing Home Care (semi-private room)
$13,444
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.
For older adults who need help with continuing to age independently at home, there are several Philadelphia agencies offering assistance. These programs are free of charge for eligible seniors.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Philadelphia Corporation for Aging Help in the Home Programs | (215) 765-9000 | The PCA operates several programs promoting independent living for older adults. PCA care managers can help seniors adequately plan for their long-term care needs. Eligible seniors might benefit from an in-home caregiver with the In-Home Support Program and the Domiciliary Care Program. The agency can provide minor home repair services such as repairing stairs, replacing electrical outlets and installing railings. |
SeniorLAW Center | (877) 727-7529 | Seniors in Philadelphia can receive advice, referrals and representation from volunteer attorneys and legal advisers with the SeniorLaw Center. Services are free of charge for eligible older adults. Seniors can get assistance in civil law areas such as housing, family law, consumer law and advance planning. |
Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight | (800) 783-7067 | Medicare beneficiaries can obtain advice about their insurance options with this free statewide counseling program. Callers can gain insight into topics including long-term care policies, Medicare enrollment and Medicare prescription drugs benefit. |
Weatherization Assistance Program | (215) 609-1000 | Older adults on low incomes can benefit from free home repairs that make their homes more energy-efficient, which can help reduce the cost of their gas and electric bills. The Weatherization program is federally funded and delivered locally by the Energy Coordinating Agency. |
LIHEAP-Crisis-UESF Grants | (215) 560-1583 | For seniors on a low income, the PGW offers several programs to help them pay for their energy bills. Eligible applicants may receive a set grant based on their household income. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – oftentimes 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.
Home Care
DaveyMike
5.0
Review of NursePartners, Inc. - Philadelphia, PA
My care partner works constantly while she is with me to do everything I cannot do myself, let me do and encourages me to do everything I can, and assists me with those things I have difficulty...
Home Care
davidmdonaldson
5.0
Review of NursePartners, Inc. - Philadelphia, PA
For the most part, they have been very good. Focus is very much on helping me as much as possible to do things myself, showing me how to do things, and helping me with things I can’t do. They help...
Home Care
John S_128
4.0
Review of SYNERGY HomeCare of Philadelphia
The caregivers needed to be able to make the bed. When they come in, if they know someone else is coming in occasionally, they ask questions about the other aides.