Offering a warm, sunny climate and dozens of exciting senior-focused activities to choose from through a city-run recreation program, in addition to a vibrant multicultural community with easy access to downtown Orlando, Altamonte Springs ranks within the top 40 on Caring’s Senior Living Report. Seniors in Altamonte Springs pay $4,767 per month on average for home care services, according to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey. Home care provides in-home care with cleaning, meal prep or other household tasks that can help seniors live independently in their homes. While home care doesn’t offer medical treatments, seniors are only minutes from AdventHealth Altamonte Springs, which has been ranked the #1 hospital in Greater Orlando by U.S.News & World Report for 2021-22.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the Altamonte Springs 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.
Directory of Home Care Services in Altamonte Springs, FL
740 Florida Central Parkway, Suite 2056, Longwood, FL, 32750
My caregiver could have a greater impact if she could have constant availability to come the day she is supposed to come. Generally speaking, she does a good job. When she’s here, she does a good job.
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My caregiver could have a greater impact if she could have constant availability to come the day she is supposed to come. Generally speaking, she does a good job. When she’s here, she does a good job. She does my wake-up time and she helps me get up out of my chair.
The agency needs to improve the availability of the person coming to care for me.
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My caregiver could have a greater impact if she could have constant availability to come the day she is supposed to come. Generally speaking, she does a good job. When she’s here, she does a good job.
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My caregiver could have a greater impact if she could have constant availability to come the day she is supposed to come. Generally speaking, she does a good job. When she’s here, she does a good job. She does my wake-up time and she helps me get up out of my chair.
The agency needs to improve the availability of the person coming to care for me.
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251 Maitland Ave Suite 317 , Altamonte Springs, FL, 32701
Home Helpers Home Care provides the most comprehensive home care service to our clients and their families. We completely understand your loved ones needs and wants by providing a piece of mind to bot
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Home Helpers Home Care provides the most comprehensive home care service to our clients and their families. We completely understand your loved ones needs and wants by providing a piece of mind to both you and your love ones. We have provided 25 years of exceptional care for Seniors, New Mothers, working parents, and individuals who require recuperative or continuing care. We care for your loved ones like a part of our extended family, by caring for them so they stay wherever they call home.
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Home Helpers Home Care provides the most comprehensive home care service to our clients and their families. We completely understand your loved ones needs and wants by providing a piece of mind to bot
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Home Helpers Home Care provides the most comprehensive home care service to our clients and their families. We completely understand your loved ones needs and wants by providing a piece of mind to both you and your love ones. We have provided 25 years of exceptional care for Seniors, New Mothers, working parents, and individuals who require recuperative or continuing care. We care for your loved ones like a part of our extended family, by caring for them so they stay wherever they call home.
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450 S Orange Ave Ste 346 , Orlando, FL, 32801
Teri Rosado and Martin Mudd have a passion for helping others and for giving back to their community. When their parents grew older and needed extra support, Teri and Martin understood the growing nee
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Teri Rosado and Martin Mudd have a passion for helping others and for giving back to their community. When their parents grew older and needed extra support, Teri and Martin understood the growing need for high-quality in-home care. To answer that need, they opened their own HomeWell agency in Orlando.
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Martin and Teri are both accomplished team leaders with international business backgrounds. Martin managed construction and engineering projects in 50 countries over 23 years. Teri is a networker, problem-solver and team-builder with a career in project management, medical management and hospitality. Together, they speak four languages: English, Spanish, German and Italian.
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“We always wanted to create a business that gave back to our local community, Teri says. “We love meeting new people, building our team, and helping families solve challenges so they can maintain or improve the quality of their lives. If you or a family member need trusted, compassionate care in the Orlando area, we’re here to help."
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Teri Rosado and Martin Mudd have a passion for helping others and for giving back to their community. When their parents grew older and needed extra support, Teri and Martin understood the growing nee
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Teri Rosado and Martin Mudd have a passion for helping others and for giving back to their community. When their parents grew older and needed extra support, Teri and Martin understood the growing need for high-quality in-home care. To answer that need, they opened their own HomeWell agency in Orlando.
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Martin and Teri are both accomplished team leaders with international business backgrounds. Martin managed construction and engineering projects in 50 countries over 23 years. Teri is a networker, problem-solver and team-builder with a career in project management, medical management and hospitality. Together, they speak four languages: English, Spanish, German and Italian.
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“We always wanted to create a business that gave back to our local community, Teri says. “We love meeting new people, building our team, and helping families solve challenges so they can maintain or improve the quality of their lives. If you or a family member need trusted, compassionate care in the Orlando area, we’re here to help."
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1060 Woodcock Rd, Orlando, FL, 32803
MeetCaregivers is an in-home care provider currently serving seniors and families in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Deleware, Florida, Washington, and Florida.
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We match seniors with the perfec
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MeetCaregivers is an in-home care provider currently serving seniors and families in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Deleware, Florida, Washington, and Florida.
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We match seniors with the perfect companions, services, care products, and technology they need to remain healthy and age independently at home.
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We aim to simplify caregiving, reduce turnover, improve health outcomes, and promote care quality by intelligently matching seniors with services and products based on their needs, personality, interests, and more.
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Our companions, HHAs, CNAs, RNs, and LPNs provide a wide range of medical- and non-medical home health services, including transportation, medication management, personal care, preventative care, and more.
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Our care matching algorithm improves matches between seniors and caregivers, reducing caregiver turnover by 80% and increasing satisfaction rates among caregivers, seniors, and families as much as 90%.
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Additionally, our Care Portal streamlines day-to-day care by allowing families and caregivers to track and coordinate care plans, schedules, tasks, and health data.
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Contact us for more details about our home care services and rates.
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MeetCaregivers is an in-home care provider currently serving seniors and families in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Deleware, Florida, Washington, and Florida.
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We match seniors with the perfec
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MeetCaregivers is an in-home care provider currently serving seniors and families in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Deleware, Florida, Washington, and Florida.
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We match seniors with the perfect companions, services, care products, and technology they need to remain healthy and age independently at home.
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We aim to simplify caregiving, reduce turnover, improve health outcomes, and promote care quality by intelligently matching seniors with services and products based on their needs, personality, interests, and more.
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Our companions, HHAs, CNAs, RNs, and LPNs provide a wide range of medical- and non-medical home health services, including transportation, medication management, personal care, preventative care, and more.
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Our care matching algorithm improves matches between seniors and caregivers, reducing caregiver turnover by 80% and increasing satisfaction rates among caregivers, seniors, and families as much as 90%.
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Additionally, our Care Portal streamlines day-to-day care by allowing families and caregivers to track and coordinate care plans, schedules, tasks, and health data.
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Contact us for more details about our home care services and rates.
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555 Winderley Pl, Maitland, FL, 32751
1800 Pembrook Dr Suite 300, Orlando, FL, 32810
Who We Are
Family Pillars Homecare is a locally owned and operated Team of healthcare industry veterans. We believe in providing individualized, white glove services to our community’s most fragile
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Who We Are
Family Pillars Homecare is a locally owned and operated Team of healthcare industry veterans. We believe in providing individualized, white glove services to our community’s most fragile members. You can feel confident that you or your loved one will feel as if they are the only client, and your needs and wishes will always be heard!
Services We Provide
If given the choice to receive care in the comfort of your own home versus a hospital or nursing facility, most people will always choose to stay at home! That’s why Family Pillars has invested all of our resources to make sure we can offer an interdisciplinary level of care in the most desirable setting….YOUR HOME!!!
Here are some of the services and specialty care programs we can provide. If your situation is not listed below, please simply call. We can likely accommodate!
Nursing Assistants/Home Health Aides
– Assistance with Activities of Daily Living
o Bathing
o Dressing
o Grooming
o Meal Preparation
o Light Housekeeping
– Help with errands such as doctors appts, pharmacy, and grocery pickup
– Assistance with self-administration of medication, ambulation exercises, and safe transfers
– Services are available on an intermittent or long-term hourly basis
Skilled Nursing Professionals
– Hourly Nursing Care for catastrophic injuries and high-tech services
o Ventilator management
o Tracheostomy care
o Tube feedings
o Infusion and Injectable therapies
o Pain management
– Intermittent Nursing Care for rehabilitation
o Wound Care
o IV Therapy
o Post-operative evaluation and supervision
o Medication and pill box management
o Home safety evaluation
o Nutritional and dietary teaching
– Specialty Care Programs
o Cardiac Rehab
o Pulmonary Rehab
o Oncology Care
o Fall Prevention
o Wound Management
o Dementia/Memory Care
o Neurological Care
In Home Therapy Services
– Physical Therapy to help rehabilitation efforts through the creation of a home exercise program focused on the long-term maintenance of musculoskeletal and neurological systems
– Occupational Therapy to help improve independence related to activities of daily living, energy conservation methods, and the use of helpful adaptive devices
– Speech Therapy aimed to improve cognitive disorders and management of swallowing function and safety precautions
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Who We Are
Family Pillars Homecare is a locally owned and operated Team of healthcare industry veterans. We believe in providing individualized, white glove services to our community’s most fragile
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Who We Are
Family Pillars Homecare is a locally owned and operated Team of healthcare industry veterans. We believe in providing individualized, white glove services to our community’s most fragile members. You can feel confident that you or your loved one will feel as if they are the only client, and your needs and wishes will always be heard!
Services We Provide
If given the choice to receive care in the comfort of your own home versus a hospital or nursing facility, most people will always choose to stay at home! That’s why Family Pillars has invested all of our resources to make sure we can offer an interdisciplinary level of care in the most desirable setting….YOUR HOME!!!
Here are some of the services and specialty care programs we can provide. If your situation is not listed below, please simply call. We can likely accommodate!
Nursing Assistants/Home Health Aides
– Assistance with Activities of Daily Living
o Bathing
o Dressing
o Grooming
o Meal Preparation
o Light Housekeeping
– Help with errands such as doctors appts, pharmacy, and grocery pickup
– Assistance with self-administration of medication, ambulation exercises, and safe transfers
– Services are available on an intermittent or long-term hourly basis
Skilled Nursing Professionals
– Hourly Nursing Care for catastrophic injuries and high-tech services
o Ventilator management
o Tracheostomy care
o Tube feedings
o Infusion and Injectable therapies
o Pain management
– Intermittent Nursing Care for rehabilitation
o Wound Care
o IV Therapy
o Post-operative evaluation and supervision
o Medication and pill box management
o Home safety evaluation
o Nutritional and dietary teaching
– Specialty Care Programs
o Cardiac Rehab
o Pulmonary Rehab
o Oncology Care
o Fall Prevention
o Wound Management
o Dementia/Memory Care
o Neurological Care
In Home Therapy Services
– Physical Therapy to help rehabilitation efforts through the creation of a home exercise program focused on the long-term maintenance of musculoskeletal and neurological systems
– Occupational Therapy to help improve independence related to activities of daily living, energy conservation methods, and the use of helpful adaptive devices
– Speech Therapy aimed to improve cognitive disorders and management of swallowing function and safety precautions
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498 Palm Springs Dr, Ste 240 , Altamonte Springs, FL, 32701
I am getting older and I need someone that is younger that I cannot do anymore like making a bed.
I like the fact that the women who comes is always on time and prompt.
I am getting older and I need someone that is younger that I cannot do anymore like making a bed.
I like the fact that the women who comes is always on time and prompt.
1850 Lee Road, Suite 320, Winter Park, FL, 32789
I feel so fortunate to have learned about Griswold Home Care – through a care manager I was working with for my mom. Mary C really helped find a good match for my mom’s needs and has been a great hel
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I feel so fortunate to have learned about Griswold Home Care – through a care manager I was working with for my mom. Mary C really helped find a good match for my mom’s needs and has been a great help in understanding how to navigate this chapter. Thanks so much!!
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I feel so fortunate to have learned about Griswold Home Care – through a care manager I was working with for my mom. Mary C really helped find a good match for my mom’s needs and has been a great hel
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I feel so fortunate to have learned about Griswold Home Care – through a care manager I was working with for my mom. Mary C really helped find a good match for my mom’s needs and has been a great help in understanding how to navigate this chapter. Thanks so much!!
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815 Orienta Ave., Suite 1060, Altamonte Springs, FL, 32701
We are able to keep Mom at home and get a home health care from Partners in HealthCare for her. That’s been working out very well so far. We all felt very good about them having a really flexible sche
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We are able to keep Mom at home and get a home health care from Partners in HealthCare for her. That’s been working out very well so far. We all felt very good about them having a really flexible schedule. They’ve been great. We have been very happy with this agency. We really enjoy the person that works with us. My mom seems to be very comfortable with her. She would do light house cleaning, make the bed, and help my mom with her showering and shampooing. She’ll pretty much do whatever we ask of her. If we’re going out for a while and we don’t want to leave Mom all alone, we will have the home health care person come over and she’ll keep my mom company. She is extremely sensitivity with whatever my mom needs. She jumps right out to help Mom even though we’re there. I was really impressed with that. We feel comfortable with her. She seems to really put Mom first and focuses on her even when we’re there.
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We are able to keep Mom at home and get a home health care from Partners in HealthCare for her. That’s been working out very well so far. We all felt very good about them having a really flexible sche
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We are able to keep Mom at home and get a home health care from Partners in HealthCare for her. That’s been working out very well so far. We all felt very good about them having a really flexible schedule. They’ve been great. We have been very happy with this agency. We really enjoy the person that works with us. My mom seems to be very comfortable with her. She would do light house cleaning, make the bed, and help my mom with her showering and shampooing. She’ll pretty much do whatever we ask of her. If we’re going out for a while and we don’t want to leave Mom all alone, we will have the home health care person come over and she’ll keep my mom company. She is extremely sensitivity with whatever my mom needs. She jumps right out to help Mom even though we’re there. I was really impressed with that. We feel comfortable with her. She seems to really put Mom first and focuses on her even when we’re there.
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2454 E. Micigan Street Suite D, Orlando, FL, 32806
A friend of mine knows Robin’s sister in law. We did some research about preferred care and we liked their service and rates so we decided to go with them. We’ve been with them for quite a few years.
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A friend of mine knows Robin’s sister in law. We did some research about preferred care and we liked their service and rates so we decided to go with them. We’ve been with them for quite a few years. It made a difference between my wife being in a nursing home and being at home. They provided better care and more attention. They pretty much take care of everything as far as maintaining the household and caring for my wife.
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A friend of mine knows Robin’s sister in law. We did some research about preferred care and we liked their service and rates so we decided to go with them. We’ve been with them for quite a few years.
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A friend of mine knows Robin’s sister in law. We did some research about preferred care and we liked their service and rates so we decided to go with them. We’ve been with them for quite a few years. It made a difference between my wife being in a nursing home and being at home. They provided better care and more attention. They pretty much take care of everything as far as maintaining the household and caring for my wife.
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4801 North Pine Hill Rd., Orlando, FL, 32811
I received excellent care until my family members were able to come, to Florida to see about me. They treated with dignity and respect. I would highly recommend them.
I received excellent care until my family members were able to come, to Florida to see about me. They treated with dignity and respect. I would highly recommend them.
1080 Woodcock Rd Suite 276, Orlando, FL, 32803
While my normal care giver was on vacation Angel and Sessions made sure that I was very well taken care of. They were all professional and polite, if you need home care this is the company that you
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While my normal care giver was on vacation Angel and Sessions made sure that I was very well taken care of. They were all professional and polite, if you need home care this is the company that you want they are a 5 star company.
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While my normal care giver was on vacation Angel and Sessions made sure that I was very well taken care of. They were all professional and polite, if you need home care this is the company that you
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While my normal care giver was on vacation Angel and Sessions made sure that I was very well taken care of. They were all professional and polite, if you need home care this is the company that you want they are a 5 star company.
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7200 Aloma Ave Suite G, Winter Park, FL, 32792
When my mother was in the hospital, I was told by the Doctor that due to my mother ailing condition, she would need someone to care for her upon her release. I was desperate to find a caregiver that
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When my mother was in the hospital, I was told by the Doctor that due to my mother ailing condition, she would need someone to care for her upon her release. I was desperate to find a caregiver that would take care of mom. Then, a friend introduce me to Always First Home care Companion Services. I met with the staff and find them to be professional, very polite and friendly. Noteworthy, they are always punctual and take good care of my Mom. In fact, they ensure that mom gets to her medical appointments on time, take her medications, and do her shopping etc. Mom enjoy having the staff around for service and companionship. I am glad I hired this caregiver and I would recommend them to anyone who needs a good caregiver.
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When my mother was in the hospital, I was told by the Doctor that due to my mother ailing condition, she would need someone to care for her upon her release. I was desperate to find a caregiver that
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When my mother was in the hospital, I was told by the Doctor that due to my mother ailing condition, she would need someone to care for her upon her release. I was desperate to find a caregiver that would take care of mom. Then, a friend introduce me to Always First Home care Companion Services. I met with the staff and find them to be professional, very polite and friendly. Noteworthy, they are always punctual and take good care of my Mom. In fact, they ensure that mom gets to her medical appointments on time, take her medications, and do her shopping etc. Mom enjoy having the staff around for service and companionship. I am glad I hired this caregiver and I would recommend them to anyone who needs a good caregiver.
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7985 113th Street North, Winter Park, FL, 32789
We first met Tori, Senior Helpers representative, in May 2016 when we had to face the inevitable fact that our mom was leaving the hospital to go home under Hospice care. Tori and the Senior Helpers
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We first met Tori, Senior Helpers representative, in May 2016 when we had to face the inevitable fact that our mom was leaving the hospital to go home under Hospice care. Tori and the Senior Helpers staff were by our side from that day on until our mother passed on May 5, 2016. The Senior Helper and nurse were at Mom’s house the moment we arrived from the hospital. There was a glitch in the Hospice transition and Jennifer, Senior Helpers nurse, stayed with us and provided guidance until 1 a.m. when Hospice finally arrived. Throughout the next 10 days, Senior Helpers were with our Mom 24/7, lovingly taking care of her every need. They were a joy to have in our home and dedicated to providing our mother with respectful care and concern in a warm and friendly way. Thanks to Senior Helpers and Hospice our Mother passed away with her dignity and privacy in tact. We would highly recommend Senior Helpers for all families in need of this service.
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We first met Tori, Senior Helpers representative, in May 2016 when we had to face the inevitable fact that our mom was leaving the hospital to go home under Hospice care. Tori and the Senior Helpers
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We first met Tori, Senior Helpers representative, in May 2016 when we had to face the inevitable fact that our mom was leaving the hospital to go home under Hospice care. Tori and the Senior Helpers staff were by our side from that day on until our mother passed on May 5, 2016. The Senior Helper and nurse were at Mom’s house the moment we arrived from the hospital. There was a glitch in the Hospice transition and Jennifer, Senior Helpers nurse, stayed with us and provided guidance until 1 a.m. when Hospice finally arrived. Throughout the next 10 days, Senior Helpers were with our Mom 24/7, lovingly taking care of her every need. They were a joy to have in our home and dedicated to providing our mother with respectful care and concern in a warm and friendly way. Thanks to Senior Helpers and Hospice our Mother passed away with her dignity and privacy in tact. We would highly recommend Senior Helpers for all families in need of this service.
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2454 E Michigan St, Orlando, FL, 32806
They took excellent care of my mother in her later years. They provided excellent service at a price our family could afford.
I highly recommend Assisted!
They took excellent care of my mother in her later years. They provided excellent service at a price our family could afford.
I highly recommend Assisted!
120 Lexington Green Lane, Sanford, FL, 32771
Extremely cooperative and professional!
Extremely cooperative and professional!
2281 Oshkosh CT, Orlando, FL, 32818
Safe Haven Homecare came in when my grandmother was in Hospice they took Great care of her we had no worries they walked us through each and every experience assistant not only with my grandmother bu
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Safe Haven Homecare came in when my grandmother was in Hospice they took Great care of her we had no worries they walked us through each and every experience assistant not only with my grandmother but helping with all aspects that we needed within the home they was always excellent and professional very helpful with all Details all the way to the very end they were very compassionate towards my mother in the restaurant family Me and my Family Could not have asked for a better experience doing this difficult time
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Safe Haven Homecare came in when my grandmother was in Hospice they took Great care of her we had no worries they walked us through each and every experience assistant not only with my grandmother bu
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Safe Haven Homecare came in when my grandmother was in Hospice they took Great care of her we had no worries they walked us through each and every experience assistant not only with my grandmother but helping with all aspects that we needed within the home they was always excellent and professional very helpful with all Details all the way to the very end they were very compassionate towards my mother in the restaurant family Me and my Family Could not have asked for a better experience doing this difficult time
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1890 SR 436, Winter Park, FL, 32792
I was very pleased with the care my father got with Interim. The office staff and caregivers were wonderful and caring.
I was very pleased with the care my father got with Interim. The office staff and caregivers were wonderful and caring.
1040 Woodcock Rd, Suite 222, Orlando, FL, 32803
5323 Millenia Lakes Blvd., Suite 300, Orlando, FL, 32839
Paying for Home Care in Altamonte Springs, FL
The Cost of Home Care in Altamonte Springs, FL
The average cost of Home Care in Altamonte Springs is $4,767, equal to Florida’s state average and slightly less than the national average of $4,957. Compared to other cities in the same geographic area, home care in Altamonte Springs costs the same as in the Palm Bay area and approximately $200 more per month than in Lakeland and Deltona. On the other hand, home care in Altamonte Springs is nearly $1,000 less per month than in The Villages.
The Cost of Home Care vs. Other Senior Care Options in Altamonte Springs, FL
In-home care services in Altamonte Springs average $4,767 per month, equal to the cost of home health care, which includes medical services provided by registered nurses or therapists. Home care is approximately $760 more per month than the cost of living in an assisted living facility. Adult day health care, which provides supervision for seniors during business hours, averages $1,463 per month, about $3,300 less per month than in-home care. In-home care is $3,293 less per month than a semiprivate room in a nursing home.
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
Note: Data for Altamonte Springs was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Orlando, was used instead.
Financial Assistance for Home Care in Altamonte Springs, FL
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.
- Long-Term Care Insurance: Long-Term Care Insurance covers expenses related to senior care, including in-home care. Depending on the policy type, beneficiaries may receive a cash payment to use towards long-term care or reimbursement for qualifying long-term care expenses. Note that there are limitations- typically a maximum benefit of $150 per day- and exact coverage terms vary depending on the exact policy, so always check the details.
- Medicare: Medicare does not cover in-home care because it is classified as custodial, or non-medical, care. However, some Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans, which offer expanded benefits, may cover in-home custodial care.
- Medicaid: Medicaid coverage of in-home care varies between different states because it is not a federally mandated benefit. Currently, all states cover some in-home care either through their standard Medicaid or a waiver program. The specific coverage rules are set individually by each state.
- Veterans’ Benefits: The Aid and Attendance benefit is a monthly cash payment that beneficiaries can use to pay for senior care, including in-home care services. To qualify for A&A, Veterans must already receive the VA pension and meet several additional requirements, including needing assistance with the activities of daily living.Contact the Department of Veterans Affairs to learn more.
- Reverse Mortgages: Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs) are federally insured loans that are available to homeowners age 62 and over. Reverse mortgages allow you to access a portion of your home’s equity in cash, tax free. Many seniors use reverse mortgages to finance their care expenses, including in-home care. Note that although there are no monthly payments due on reverse mortgage loans, borrowers do have to repay the loan once the last surviving homeowner passes away, moves, or sells the home.
Free & Low-Cost Home Care Resources in Altamonte Springs, FL
Seniors who live in Altamonte Springs have many advantages when it comes to finding senior-specific assistance to live independently in their homes. The table below provides a collection of free and low-cost resources for seniors in the Orlando area.
Seniors First is a nonprofit organization that provides assistance to older adults in many capacities. It operates meal programs such as Meals on Wheels and the Neighborhood Lunch Program, legal aid to help with Public Guardianship, access to refurbished medical equipment and an in-home care service that includes respite care, homemaker services and personal care assistance.
The Department of Recreation provides seniors opportunities to socially engage with their peers. The center has a wealth of low-cost arts and crafts, social and wellness events available to seniors. It hosts regular day trips, exercise classes, outdoor activities and social events. Seniors can also utilize the heated therapeutic pool.
EHEAP is a federally funded program that helps seniors pay their energy bills in cases of emergency. Those eligible for assistance can use the benefit to pay their electric bills, purchase window air conditioners, obtain temporary emergency shelter in response to an energy-related crisis or pay late/disconnect fees. To qualify, seniors must be 60+ and living in Orange, Seminole, Brevard or Osceola counties.
The Weatherization program through the Osceola Council on Aging offers many home repair and weatherization services at no cost to low-income seniors who live in the Orlando area. Some of these services include water heater repair/replacement, air sealing and window installation, minor roof repairs and ventilation repairs/replacements to improve indoor air quality.
Determining Your Loved One’s Need for In-Home Care
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.
Guidelines for Talking About In-Home Care
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pay for senior care at home?
There are many ways seniors pay for in-home care in Altamonte Springs. While most seniors pay their costs out-of-pocket, there are options for low-income seniors who cannot afford the expenditure. Seniors with Medicare or Medicaid may be able to receive temporary assistance with in-home care after a hospital stay. Long-term care insurance policies can also help to cover some of the costs. Florida residents may also qualify for help through the Home Care for the Elderly (HCE) Program, which offers a monthly subsidy for seniors who are at risk of being placed in a nursing home.
What types of services can a home care agency in Altamonte Springs provide?
A home care agency typically helps seniors with cleaning, laundry and other repetitive household tasks that seniors may not be able to keep up with alone. Most providers also assist with medication management, meal preparation and personal care tasks such as dressing and grooming. Providers often serve seniors in other ways, whether by running errands, providing them with transportation to local appointments or just being around for companionship.
What is the difference between in-home care and home health care?
Home care and home health care are both designed to help seniors manage household tasks so they can live at home longer. Home care providers offer assistance with cleaning, laundry and other home maintenance tasks, while home health care services focus on providing medical assistance through health monitoring, rehabilitation services, wound care and other clinical therapies. Some senior care providers offer comprehensive service that includes both home care and home health care.
Assisted living homes vs. home care: How to decide?
Families should carefully consider their options when deciding between assisted living and home care services for seniors. Home care is a better option for seniors who have mobility issues or may be dealing with a chronic illness that keeps them from being able to maintain a home on their own. Assisted living communities provide more medical attention and 24-hour supervision for seniors who can generally care for their own needs but either don’t want to live alone or may have more advanced medical needs.
What to expect with hospice care at home?
Hospice care is brought in when seniors near the end of their lives. In-home hospice care allows seniors to spend their last days surrounded by family and in familiar surroundings. When it is time to bring hospice in, seniors will receive regular visits from a team of caregivers, physicians and spiritual support professionals. They will be provided with any home medical equipment or medication they need to maintain their comfort level. Hospice care will also help coordinate the paperwork required for appointing a health care proxy and creating a will or advance directive.
