SYNERGY HomeCare of Yuma
1405 West 16th Street., Ste. A, Yuma, AZ, 85364
4.8
(179 reviews)
"Great company good people thank you guys ..."
READ MOREYuma, Arizona, is home to just over 97,000 residents including about 15,000 seniors aged 65 or older or about 15% of the population — slightly less than the state average of 18%. Seniors living at home pay an average cost of $4,290 for home care services in Yuma, according to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey. Yuma’s cost is much less than the national average and even lower than the state average. Home care offers aging adults personal support services to safely age in place, but doesn’t include medical services such as home health care.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the CITY area – complete with services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.
1405 West 16th Street., Ste. A, Yuma, AZ, 85364
4.8
(179 reviews)
"Great company good people thank you guys ..."
READ MORE183 E. 24th St. Suite 7, Yuma, AZ, 85364
4.8
(83 reviews)
"We hired ABRiO Care - Yuma. They basically come in and take care of my mom during the day or at night, help her to the bathroom, cook for her, and help her get dressed. They're very good. My mom only speaks Spanish, so they provide Spanish caregivers..."
READ MORE1743 West 24th Street Suite B, Yuma, AZ, 85364
4.8
(13 reviews)
"I am a very good friend/sister of one of your clients who is 90 years old. Your employee was taking care of her 2-3 times a week until she fell and fractured her hip. When she returned home after rehab she needed help 24/7. I went and stayed wi..."
READ MORE11375 South Fortuna Road, Suite H , Yuma, AZ, 85367
5.0
(4 reviews)
"My caregiver Vicky needs a raise for her great services. Sylvia is great as well. Their cooking is excellent. ..."
READ MORE3615 N. 16th Street, STE 21, Phoenix, AZ, 85016
"The Care With Confidenceâ„¢ Difference When you choose Care With Confidence as your provider for in-home daily living assistance, you can..."
READ MORE242 West 28th St. Suite J, Yuma, AZ, 85364
"With over ten years of senior care experience, AccentCare understands how important it is for seniors to not only be able to stay in their h..."
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Of the Arizona cities highlighted in the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, Yuma has the lowest monthly average home care cost. This isn’t surprising, considering it’s more than $1,000 lower than the state average of $5,339. It’s also lower than the national average of $4,957 by $667. Compared to other cities, it’s less than Prescott Valley’s average of $5,053 by $763, Tucson’s $5,434 average by $1,144 and Phoenix’s cost of $5,958 by $1,668. However, it’s below Flagstaff’s cost of $6,673 by nearly $2,400.
Yuma
$4,290
Arizona
$5,339
The United States
$4,957
Prescott Valley
$5,053
Tucson
$5,434
Phoenix
$5,958
Flagstaff
$6,673
Home care includes personal care combined with chore services, while home health involves medical services from registered nurses or therapists. Although home health care tends to be higher, the average cost of both is identical in Yuma. Other senior care options in Yuma include adult day health at only $1,625, which offers limited services outside the home. Assisted living and nursing home care both require seniors to move to a long-term care facility and average $3,800 and $6,844 a month, respectively.
Home Care
$4,290
Home Health Care
$4,290
Adult Day Health Care
$1,625
Assisted Living Facility
$3,800
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$6,844
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.
Seniors in Yuma benefit from several programs that help them save money and/or make it safer for them to age in place in their homes. Various nonprofit organizations and city, county or state programs provide these services, which are generally free for those who qualify.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Arizona Department of Housing (ADH) Weatherization Assistance Program | (928) 782-1886 | The ADH Weatherization Assistance Program helps income-eligible homeowners or renters improve their homes' energy efficiency to lower their utility bills. Improvements include adding insulation, shading sun-exposed windows, maintaining heating and cooling equipment, reducing duct leaks and other energy-saving efforts. |
Catholic Community Services - Yuma | (928) 782-1105, (928) 782-4489 | CCS – Yuma operates the home-delivered meals program in Yuma. The program provides five meals weekly, with deliveries three times a week. During each delivery, drivers perform a well check and phone calls two times weekly. Applicants must be aged 60 or older or disabled and be homebound. |
Western Arizona Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging (WACOG AAA) | (800) 782-1886 | WACOG AAA provides home- and community-based services to help older adults throughout Yuma County remain in their homes as long as possible. Services and assistance include in-home attendant care and respite care. Assistance is based on physical limitations and funding availability but isn’t income restricted. |
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) | (928) 782-3462 | The Community Action Agency in La Paz County contracts with the LIHEAP to assist with utility bills for residents of Yuma. Applicants must meet the program guidelines, with priority given to households with seniors aged 60 or older, disabled persons or children under age 6. |
Tax Relief for Seniors | (928) 373-6040 | Low-income seniors may qualify for several tax relief programs by contacting the Yuma County Tax Assessor’s Office. Seniors may be eligible to postpone their property taxes until they sell their homes or no longer live there. They may also be able to freeze their property’s value to keep certain property taxes from increasing. |
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.