Caring.com offers a free service to help families find senior care and authentic reviews to help you in your decision. On average in Falmouth, ME, residents and their loved ones rate In Home Care agencies across the 17 options below.
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502 Main St, Gorham, ME, 04038
4.7
(13 reviews)
"Home Instead took care of our mother's personal needs when she was no longer able to easily care for herself. Errands and doctor appointments were taken care of as needed and the staff was always dependable. Our mother enjoyed "her girls" and took an..."
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455 Main Street, Springvale, ME, 04083
5.0
(4 reviews)
"Kimberly gives us support with home care and related learning associated with rules and practices. Also Kim has been encouraging threw out our illness and you can always count on Kim for caring. I feel like Kim really puts herself out to serve us. K..."
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51 US Route 1 STE R-1 , Scarborough, ME, 04074
5.0
(2 reviews)
"We have a caregiver come to take care of my wife 3 days a week. Cherilyn our caregiver does an excellent job. My wife is always so happy every time she comes. We couldn’t be more pleased!..."
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142 High Street, Suite 219, South Portland, ME, 04106
Amada Senior Care provides private-duty, non-medical home care services for seniors in need throughout southern Maine. Our list of services is comprehensive (e.g., bathing, dressing, meal-prep, transportation, companionship, etc.) and our of dedication to those we serve second to none. We CARE about CARING, and it shows in the service we provide.
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944 Roosevelt Trail, Unit 12, Windham, ME, 04062
4.7
(54 reviews)
"FirstLight Home Care of Southern Maine helps my mother-in-law with in-home care two days a week. During the week they give respite care and they've done fine. They get the job done and we've never had a problem with the two ladies who come in. They'r..."
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23 Bridgton Road, Ste. 8, Westbrook, ME, 04092
5.0
(2 reviews)
"The girl that we have from the In-Home Senior Services has been excellent so far. She takes care of my mother's needs in the morning, like getting her dressed, doing her hair and those kinds of things. In the evening, she helps prepare my mom for bed..."
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253 Us Route 1, Scarborough, ME, 04074
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Comfort Keepers was an awesome company to work with! They really cared about how my mother was treated and went above and beyond to make sure this was a pleasurable experience. She loved all the caregivers that worked with her as well which was impo..."
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550 Forest Avenue, Suite 206, Portland, ME, 04101
4.0
(1 reviews)
"If all of your caregivers are like Arleen, you have an exceptional team. We could not have asked for a better caregiver. Mom, with her short-term memory loss, still thought she was doing everything for herself and was dead-set against having any help..."
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50 Foden Rd, South Portland, ME, 04106
3.3
(3 reviews)
"My family's experience with LifeStages was phenomenal. We have had experiences with another local provider for private duty and were not as satisfied as we are now. Had I known about LifeStages before - we would have chosen LifeStages exclusively fro..."
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710 Forest Avenue, Portland, ME, 04103
Aging Excellence is Maine's leader in in-home non medical care. Established in 1999, Aging Excellence is a Maine based company. As the owner of Aging Excellence, I will personally meet with you and your loved ones to establish a plan of care personalized to your specific needs. Our offices are staffed by knowledgeable, caring service coordinators who will be able to assist you with any scheduling needs. All of our caregivers are hand picked and exceptional.
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150 Dresden Avenue, Gardiner, ME, 04345
HealthReach has provided individuals and families with care, comfort and support for more than 40 years.Our team of professionals and volunteers works with physicians to ensure patients receive the care and support they need to live as independently as possible.Our goal is to enhance the quality of patients' and family members' lives. If you or a loved one need help to recover from illness or injury, or learn to live as comfortably and actively as possible with chronic illness or disability, HealthReach HomeCare is there to help. Our team of clinical professionals will work closely with you, your physician and your family to customize care and services to meet your needs. To receive HealthReach HomeCare or Hospice services, you may call directly or be referred by a doctor, family member, local hospital, Hospice volunteer or another helping organization. A member of our team will gladly speak with you about our services and how we can help.
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165 North Avenue, Skowhegan, ME, 04976
HealthReach has provided individuals and families with care, comfort and support for more than 40 years.Our team of professionals and volunteers works with physicians to ensure patients receive the care and support they need to live as independently as possible.Our goal is to enhance the quality of patients' and family members' lives. If you or a loved one need help to recover from illness or injury, or learn to live as comfortably and actively as possible with chronic illness or disability, HealthReach HomeCare is there to help. Our team of clinical professionals will work closely with you, your physician and your family to customize care and services to meet your needs. To receive HealthReach HomeCare or Hospice services, you may call directly or be referred by a doctor, family member, local hospital, Hospice volunteer or another helping organization. A member of our team will gladly speak with you about our services and how we can help.
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20 Atlantic Pl, South Portland, ME, 04106
Home health care services from Interim allow individuals to stay safe, independent, and engaged while remaining in their own homes. We offer: Personal Care and SupportCompanionship and help with daily living activities such as grooming, bathing, fixing meals, and laundry.Respite CareRespite care from Interim provides family members breaks from the daily routine of care giving. Whether it's for a few hours or a long vacation, Interim can provide the support and relief needed.
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253 US-1 , Scarborough, ME, 04074
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411 Congress St , Portland, ME, 04101
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254 Commercial St Sutie 245 , Portland, ME, 04101
Hands At Home Care Services brings high-quality, non-medical home care to adults, seniors, and elderly people in locations across Maine. We cover cities like Portland and Augusta, as well as rural areas. Our skilled, reliable, and compassionate caretakers provide private, personal care that helps people stay happy and comfortable in their homes. If you or someone you love needs a personal caregiver of exceptional quality, Hands At Home will be pleased to help.
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192 Lake Shore Road, Holden, ME, 04429
In home assistance with all activities of daily living including companion care, medication reminders, personal care, meal prep, light housekeeping and assistance with errands in the community.
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According to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, home care costs in Falmouth, in the greater Portland area, come in at $5,840 per month. Falmouth’s home care costs run higher than the Maine average by $120, and an even greater cost gap, $883, exists between Falmouth’s average and the national average. Other cities in Maine offer savings in home care rates — Bangor by $120 and Lewiston by $501. Prices in neighboring Manchester, New Hampshire, though, are higher by over $300.
Falmouth
$5,840
Maine
$5,720
The United States
$4,957
Bangor
$5,720
Lewiston
$5,339
Manchester
$6,149
Home care is among the least expensive care options for seniors in Falmouth. Only adult day programs are cheaper by $3,240. Home health care runs about $260 higher but it offers additional medical services, such as vital sign monitoring and therapy, excluded from home care. Assisted living is more expensive at an additional $685 per month, while skilled nursing costs are even higher with a rise of over $5,400.
Home Care
$5,840
Home Health Care
$6,101
Adult Day Care
$2,600
Assisted Living
$6,525
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$11,315
Note: Data for Falmouth was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Portland, was used instead.
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.
Home care services are only one of the pieces needed for seniors to gracefully age in place. There are many services and programs that are low-cost or free, that enable seniors to enjoy an independent lifestyle in the comfort of their own home, such as help with home modifications, meal delivery services, and more. Below, we’ve compiled a few of the most helpful resources in Falmouth:
| Resource | Contact | Address | Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) | (207) 626-4639 | 26 Edison Drive, Augusta, ME 04330 | The Maine State Housing Authority administers the federally funded weatherization assistance program for this state. Funds are used as needed by local Housing Authority offices throughout the state and this includes the area around Falmouth. The program is available to all residents with an annual income of less than $21,896 for a single-person household or $29,614 for two-person households. Preference is given to the elderly who are 60 or older and to families with disabled members in their home. This weatherization service seals and insulates ductwork, windows, doors and other structural sections of the home no cost after an in-person professional assessment. |
| Meals on Wheels of Portland | (800) 427-7411 | 310 Broadway, South Portland, ME 04106 | The Meals on Wheels food program for the elderly in Portland and southern Maine is run by Southern Maine Agency on Aging. The service is operated by Agency staff and volunteers who deliver five frozen meals between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays free of charge. Meals on Wheels also offers a Phone Pal service for regular well-being checkups of enrolled senior citizens. |
| City of Portland Adult Day Services Program | (207) 541-6619 | 389 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101 | The Adult Day Services Program of the city of Portland is administered by the municipal government and open to seniors in the area. It offers day care services for seniors who live alone or want to give their caregivers a rest from helping them. The specific services offered by this program to those enrolled in it include health and medication supervision by a registered nurse, two daily meals that consist of a breakfast and a nutritious lunch, and the opportunity to join in on therapeutic activities. These include classes in exercise, art and music among other options. |
| Southern Maine Agency on Aging | (207) 396-6500 | Sam L. Cohen Center, 30 Barra Rd., Biddeford, ME 04005 | The Southern Maine Agency on Aging offers a whole range of services aside from its Meals on Wheels program for the elderly. Their other programs for seniors in Southern Maine and Falmouth include help with caregiver and Medicare management, counseling services for benefits, access to other government programs and courses in self-care and fall prevention for seniors. The SMAA also offers seniors enrollment in a volunteering initiative called the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program that can help them stay active and productive in their community. This service is available to older individuals who are 55 and over. The Agency also runs a respite care facility called the Sam L. Cohen Adult Day Center, for seniors with memory impairments. |
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.
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.
Home Care
Jenny A
5.0
Review of Home Care Assistance of Portland
She did not embrace it, but I would say that they helped her gets things in order. They are very accommodating to the client's needs.
Home Care
Al and Barbara H
5.0
Review of Home Care Assistance of Portland
I have been able to return to work because they are taking care of my parents. They could improve on having enough staff so that they don't have to put people on a triple shift.
Home Care
Butch B
5.0
Review of Home Care Assistance of Portland
They take some of the burden off of me. They give my father independence, and they take him places. They are very compassionate, very kind, and always looking for ways to help. They are helping...
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