In-Home Care Services in Waco, Texas

We found 5 in-home care agencies near Waco, TX. Read reviews, check ratings and pricing, get contact information, and learn about non-medical services offered by browsing the Waco home care providers listed below.

5 Waco, Texas, In-Home Care Services
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  1.  46708
    4.7
    Nurses Unlimited - Waco
    Waco, TX 76710
    "I inquired about the services I will eventually will need for my husband. Ryne Brown was very hel..." more

  2.  54258
    0.0
    Dream Home Care, Inc.
    Serving Waco, Texas
    " Get Help in Your Home or Retirement Community The Dream Home Care Difference Our compassion..." more

     26589
    5.0
    Home Instead Senior Care - Hewitt, TX
    Serving Waco, Texas
    "I am a professional in Texas and have referred clients to Home Instead Senior Care, which is an a..." more


  3. 0.0
    Universal Health Service - Ft. Worth
    Serving Waco, Texas
    " UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, your bilingual Home Care, Hospice, and Sitter-Compan" more

CaringScore

Overview HealthScore: 5.7 CostScore: 8.7 LivabilityScore: 3.3
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CaringScore for Waco, TX

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for in-home care services in Waco was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose in-home care services in Waco.

CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 6.1, Waco rates above average for those seeking in-home care services.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Waco. Choose a category score to learn more.

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HealthScore for Waco, TX

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for in-home care services in Waco, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for in-home care services. The HealthScore for Waco is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 5.7, Waco rates above average for those seeking in-home care services.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 180.9 physicians per capita, Waco trails the national average by 18.0 percent. Waco trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 30.8 percent, with 0.9, and scores 29.2 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 13.8. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Waco is 76.4 years -- 1.9 percent lower than most of the country. Air quality in Waco -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is average, and water quality -- another key measure of Waco's environmental health -- is 38.2 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita Waco, TX Nat'l Avg
Physicians 180.9 220.5
Geriatricians 0.9 1.3
Cardiologists 5.2 7.7
Oncologists 1.7 3.5
Orthopedists 6 7
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CostScore for Waco, TX

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for in-home care services in Waco, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for in-home care services. The CostScore for Waco is based on data such as the average monthly cost of in-home care services in the region, cost of living indices such as housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 8.7, the costs associated with in-home care services in Waco are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for in-home care services in Waco is $3,047 , which is 11.2 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Waco indexes at 25.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 13.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 56.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living Waco, TX
Aggregate Index 75
Healthcare Index 87
Housing Index 44
Food Index 81
Utilities Index 91
Transportation Index 100
3.3
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LivabilityScore for Waco, TX

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for in-home care services in Waco. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for in-home care services. The LivabilityScore for Waco is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.3, Waco rates below average for in-home care services.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for in-home care services. The sun shines an average of 230 days each year in Waco, 12.2 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 34°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Waco than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 95°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Waco is 100.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 100.0 percent higher than average. At $30,939 per year, the population of Waco earns a lower than average median household income. Waco has an unemployment rate of 7.90 percent, roughly 13.2 percent lower than the national average. And about 12.26 percent of the population in Waco is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.

Amenities Per Capita Waco Nat'l Avg
Parks 0.5 136.1
Libraries 3.9 18.8
Places of Worship 118 220.5
Public Transit 39.7 110.4
Grocery Stores 135.2 97.7
Pharmacies 12.9 13.8

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