How Much Does Home Care Cost?
According to the Genworth Cost of Care study for 2021, the national median private-pay hourly rates for senior home care for home health aides and homemaker/ companion services are $27 and $26, respectively. This cost of care is projected to continue to rise in coming years, with estimates in 2026 being $31.30 and $30.14, respectively. The lowest median hourly rates for home care came from West Virginia, at $18.75 for a home health aide and $18.50 for a homemaker/companion. The highest median hourly rates for home care came from Minnesota at $36.25 for a home health aide and $35 for a homemaker/companion.
New Jersey has a median hourly rate for home care at $29.95 for a home health aide and $29.00 for a homemaker/companion. For quality care, we have found that one could expect to pay anywhere from $28/hr – $40/hr for a home health aide.
Home to Stay Senior Care Solutions strives to provide quality care at competitive rates in the Central and South Jersey areas – with services being available 24/7.
For more information regarding senior home care costs, call and talk to Andrew at (856) 321-1500.
FAQ: Home Care in Southern New Jersey
Watch Our Short Videos to Learn More
Paying for In-Home Care
- Video 1: Does Medicare or Health Insurance pay for in-home care?
- Video 2: Does Long-Term Care Insurance pay for in-home care?
- Video 3: How much does home care cost?
- Video 4: How do people pay for in-home care services?
- Video 5: Does the home care agency pay the caregiver’s state and federal taxes, or am I responsible?
Deciding on Types of Care Services
- Video 6: How do I know if my aging loved one is ready for home care services?
- Video 7: What is the difference between home healthcare services and private duty home care services?
- Video 8: What should I be looking for in a Home Care Agency?
- Video 9: What is the difference between in-home care and senior housing options like assisted living?
- Video 10: What is the difference between in-home care and adult day care services?
Differences in Home Care Services
- Video 11: What is the difference between a Home Health Aide and a Personal Companion?
- Video 12: What is Live-In Care and how do I find a caregiver who will live in the home?
- Video 13: If my aging loved one needs care 24 hours a day, is there a difference in cost between a live-in caregiver and paying for hourly care?
- Video 14: Do some home care agencies specialize in Alzheimer’s Care at home?
- Video 15: What is “Respite” care and does every home care agency provide that type of care?
Safety with In-Home Care Services
- Video 16: Do all home care agencies do background checks on their caregivers?
- Video 17: Is drug screening a requirement for all home care agency caregivers?
- Video 18: What does “bonded and insured” mean, and is that an important requirement for home care agencies?
- Video 19: What about licensing? Do all home care agencies need to be licensed?
- Video 20: What happens if a caregiver does not show up for their shift?
