Home Health Care Resources

Resources for People Seeking Home Health Care for a Loved One

🏥 National & Government Resources

Medicare.gov – Home Health Compare
Compare certified home health agencies by quality and patient satisfaction. Includes coverage and eligibility info.
Eldercare Locator
Connects caregivers to local services for aging loved ones. Call 1-800-677-1116.
Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)
Offers support for in-home care for eligible individuals. Programs vary by state.

🏡 Nonprofit & Advocacy Organizations

AARP Caregiving Resource Center
Guides, legal advice, and support tools for family caregivers.
Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)
State-by-state help, educational content, and support networks.
National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC)
Provider directories and advocacy resources for home and hospice care.

🧰 Practical Tools & Directories

Care.com, Visiting Angels, Home Instead, Right at Home
Private care networks offering personal care, companionship, and dementia support. Review providers and contact locally.
Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)
Coordinate home meals, homemaker services, and respite care by region.
GetCareSC.org
Example of a state tool (South Carolina). Check your state's department of aging for similar directories.

STILL NOT SURE?

Frequently Asked Questions

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Question 1: What is home care?

Home care provides non-medical assistance to individuals who need help with daily living activities in the comfort of their own homes. This includes companionship, housekeeping, meal prep, and personal hygiene support.

Question 2: Who benefits from home care services?

Home care is ideal for seniors, people with disabilities, those recovering from illness or surgery, or anyone needing help to stay safe and independent at home.

Question 3: What’s the difference between home care and home healthcare?

Home care focuses on personal, non-medical assistance, while home healthcare includes medical services provided by licensed professionals like nurses or therapists.

Question 4: Is home care covered by Medicare or Medicaid?

Traditional Medicare does not cover non-medical home care. Some state Medicaid programs and waivers, as well as long-term care insurance, may help pay for home care services.

Question 5: How much does home care cost?

Costs vary by location, hours, and type of care. Home care is typically paid out-of-pocket, though some services may be covered by long-term care insurance or veteran’s benefits.