Caring.com offers a free service to help families find senior care and authentic reviews to help you in your decision. On average in Westchester County, NY, residents and their loved ones rate In Home Care agencies 4.7 out of 5 stars across the 52 options below.
CARING STARS WINNER
172 S Broadway, Ste 2A, White Plains, NY, 10605
4.8
(91 reviews)
"I'm working with Right at Home. They're like saviors. My friend is 90, and she is very, very difficult, and they're amazing with her. What happened was my friend was on her own in the apartment; she lives by herself. She fell and went to the hospital..."
Pricing not available
CARING STARS WINNER
733 Third Ave, Floor 16, New York, NY, 10017
4.6
(87 reviews)
" Touching Hearts has provided our family peace of mind. We know that everyday our dad is getting the care he needs and that our mom is receiving the support she deserves. Overall, the caregivers have been so helpful and caring. Can't imagine what we..."
Pricing not available
3 Barker Avenue, White Plains, NY, 10601
4.7
(55 reviews)
"We are working with STEPS Home Care for two months now. They're excellent. I never had any problems with the caregivers. They come on time, they're very cooperative, and they're very good with my wife. So far, so good. They help my wife with showerin..."
Pricing not available
6 Gramatan Ave, Stamford, NY, 10550
4.3
(16 reviews)
"Monefa came to help my mom after surgery and she is excellent. She was referred by Sharmagne who is also excellent. Their compassion and professionalism for their work is admirable...."
Pricing not available
280 N Central Ave, Hartsdale, NY, 10530
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Agency provide service to connect a home aide that suits the need of an elder dementia patient. There were issues in the beginning but through diligence a qualified caregiver was placed to assist my Mom. Their determination is recognized and apprecia..."
Pricing not available
2051 Baldwin Rd, Yorktown Heights, NY, 10598
Home Instead Senior Care is a non-medical provider of personal care, companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, errands, incidental transportation and even Alzheimer's and dementia care. Our CAREGivers encourage, assist, and stimulate our clients in a variety of activities that improve their quality of life and help them maintain their independence. All of these services allow a senior to stay HOME INSTEAD for a longer period of time. Home Instead Senior Care - Caregiver Skills Safety training on home safety, avoiding injury and falls, preventing strain and pain, safety in the kitchen, cautious cleaning, safe driving, outdoor safety hazards, and disease protection and prevention. Basic training on emergency situations including stroke, falls and fractures and sudden illness, communication tips including communicating to those with dementia or Alzheimer's, activities for seniors to engage in, mealtime preparations, housekeeping tips, signs of abuse, and tips on reducing caregiver stress. Advanced training on understanding senior illnesses and conditions, depression in seniors, caregiver stress, in-home exercise for older adults, making mealtime fun, communication tips with the senior, their family, and the caregiver's franchise office. Activity training including reminiscing activities, modifying activities, activities in facilities, adapting activities for those with impairments, different types of engaging activities for older adults such as gardening, mind builders, and crafts and hobbies, and getting a senior involved in the community in places like senior centers, worship services, volunteering and errands.
Pricing not available
Caring's Family Advisors are here to help you with questions about senior living and care options.
1318 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11219
At Moskowitz Legal Group we protect the interest of our clients while preserving family harmony. We specialize in the areas of Elder Law and Medicaid Planning. Our specialized knowledge in these areas allows us to provide the same comprehensive and experienced legal service as the larger New York firms, but do so with a tailored empathetic approach to the individual client.
Pricing not available
40 Lorraine Ave., Mount Vernon, NY, 10553
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My brother has been utilizing the services of Lean on Me for about one month at this time and all of the promised services have been met superlatively. I am particularly impressed with the rapid response to telephone concerns. I recommend that a..."
Pricing not available
1 Depot Plaza, Mamaroneck, NY, 10543
4.7
(86 reviews)
"We met with Anette who's a supervisor from Westchester Family Care, Inc. when my mom was still at the rehab center. She took a detailed history, did an evaluation of my mother, and what we thought the needs would be. She went to the house, did anothe..."
Pricing not available
3652 Lee Rd #331 , Jefferson Valley, NY, 10535
4.8
(48 reviews)
"We needed an aide for mom on a short term basis after her heart surgery. During my search, I spoke to several agencies. When I spoke to Jordana (owner of Preferred Care), I got a very good vibe and sense that this would be the one. This was my fir..."
Pricing not available
700 White Plains, Scarsdale, NY, 10583
5.0
(18 reviews)
"This was a fantastic company to work with. They were responsive and really went above and beyond. Wynter and their nursing team took the time and patience to sit with my family, help us understand all the needs and the continued to oversee the care s..."
Pricing not available
455 Central Park Avenue, Suite 314, Scarsdale, NY, 10583
4.7
(36 reviews)
Synergy HomeCare provides personal assistance and caring to people in their homes. We offer hourly, daily or live in service for people of all ages. A Proud Member of the AARP National Employment Team. Both AARP & Synergy value the experience that a mature caregiver can bring to someone's life! NO CONTRACTS, JUST CARE! We have employed state of the art time and attendance telephony technology to ensure that your loved one is never without care.Synergy HomeCare, the most trusted name in non-medical home care, stands out from the rest because we provide home care services to all ages. We can work with anyone in any age range and with any home care need. We also fully understand the importance of both immediate and long distance home care.
Pricing not available
575 8th Avenue, New York, NY, 10018
5.0
(9 reviews)
"We have been using :LeanonWe for 6 months now. It has been a complete life saver for us. They have assisted in all aspects of providing great carers for my Mother in Law. ..."
Pricing not available
83 South Bedford Road Suite 101, Mount Kisco, NY, 10549
4.8
(7 reviews)
"Helpers are caring and friendly. Do some cleaning and small things that make Mom comfortable. The company they provide is wonderful for someone that can't get out on her own. Bathing while someone is present is comforting to us not having to worry ab..."
Pricing not available
148 Hamilton Ave, White Plains, NY, 10601
4.2
(5 reviews)
"Neighbors helped my family and me care for my mother before she died. Anna who was our night aide the last week of my mother's life was an extraordinarily kind and caring person. She was skilled at taking care of both my mother and our family in wh..."
Pricing not available
134 North Ave, Suite 203, New Rochelle, NY, 10801
5.0
(4 reviews)
"No Limit Home Care has provided extraordinary home care for my 99 year old father. They are very attentive to the needs of my father. The care that is given to my father will give him another 5 years of good health. They are the best. ..."
Pricing not available
998 Route 22, Brewster, NY, 10509
5.0
(3 reviews)
"I'm hiring Sage Home Care. They offer companionship and physical therapy for my friend. The caregiver is an excellent worker. Overall, it is pretty good. I'm very happy with the person that I have. As of date, my friend has two excellent people...."
Pricing not available
144 Gardnerville Road, New Hampton, NY, 10958
3.6
(3 reviews)
"I have been assisting the elderly with their affairs for over 25 years including arranging for their home care services. Recently, because of a bad fall, I found myself in need of a home health aide. I was fortunate to have a caregiver come to help ..."
Pricing not available
141 Parkway Road , Suite 8 , Bronxville, NY, 10708
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I can’t tell you how pleased and happy I have been with Griswold – they are very prompt, reliable, and professional in every way. Not to mention being the warm, friendly, patient and delightful ladies that they are. The house is very well maintaine..."
Pricing not available
235 Glenville Road, 3rd Floor, Greenwich, CT, 06831
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The aides are excellent and very caring ..."
Pricing not available
On average, the cost of home care in Westchester County is $5,148 a month, which is higher than the national average of $4,957 but lower than the New York State average. Prices across the rest of the state vary. Watertown in the north and Buffalo to the west have prices of $4,862 and $4,957, respectively. Both locations are lower than Westchester County, while Syracuse and Rochester have higher prices.
Westchester County
$5,148
New York
$5,339
The United States
$4,957
Watertown Area
$4,862
Syracuse Area
$5,911
Buffalo
$4,957
Rochester
$5,720
In Westchester County, the most expensive type of senior care is a semiprivate room in a nursing home, which averages around $8,289 more than home care. The least expensive type of care is adult day health care, which may not be appropriate for all seniors. These programs cost $3,880 less than home care. Both home health care, which includes minor medical services like physical therapy, and assisted living cost more than home care.
Home Care
$5,148
Home Health Care
$5,577
Adult Day Care
$1,268
Assisted Living
$5,269
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$13,437
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 Westchester County:
| Resource | Contact | Address | Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| RideConnect | (914) 242-7433 | 75 Route 35, Suite 6S-5, Katonah, NY 10536 | RideConnect, a Family Services of Westchester initiative, provides free transportation services to residents aged 60 and over throughout Westchester and southern Putnam Counties. Volunteers take seniors to medical appointments, shopping and other excursions. This program also offers The Weekly Shopper, a free 11-person bus service transporting residents on weekly or semiweekly shopping trips. RideConnect provides information on other transportation providers, including volunteer organizations, discounted taxi services and public bus and train schedules. |
| DOROT | (212) 769-2850 | 171 W 85th St., New York, NY 10024 | Federally and state-funded DOROT provides creative in-home programs for Westchester County seniors aged 60 and older. DOROT matches volunteers with participants based on geographic proximity and shared interests for weekly or monthly visits. Three times a year, nearly 100 seniors receive special holiday packages and hour-long visits from volunteers. This program also offers Shabbat Shalom at Home four times a year. Other interactive opportunities include: |
| Livable Communities | (914) 995-2000 | 148 Martine Ave., White Plains, NY 10601 | Westchester County’s volunteer-run Livable Communities has nine regional sites and aims to help seniors aged 55 and older remain independent and engaged. This program features award-winning supports, such as caregiver coaching and health management resources. Its Care Circles of Westchester initiative empowers caregivers to coordinate services not provided by public funds, including: |
| Weatherization Referral Assistance Program (WRAP) | (914) 813-6300 | 148 Martine Ave., White Plains, NY 10601 | Through Westchester County’s Department of Senior Programs and Services, WRAP provides up to $5,000 per household to help needy seniors aged 60 and older make their homes more energy-efficient. Energy-related repairs include: |
| Nutrition Program | (914) 995-2000 | 148 Martine Ave., White Plains, NY 10601 | Westchester County’s Nutrition Program brings meals to area residents aged 60 and older. Approved nutrition centers distribute hot meals five or more days each week, and eligible homebound seniors receive meals at home. Participants must register in advance, and a small donation is requested. In addition to hot lunches, seniors have access to nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy. |
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.
Reviews of Care Providers Nearby
Home Care
Dewatie M
4.0
Review of Family Home Healthcare - Tarrytown, NY
The service was good. The provider was really good. They helped with dishes and making the bed. I wasn't able to do it.
Home Care
Maria M_35
5.0
Review of Family Home Healthcare - Tarrytown, NY
I like how they were understandable and patient. From not being able to walk properly to being able to walk better and standing up.
Home Care
Helen K_18
5.0
Review of Family Home Healthcare - Tarrytown, NY
Everyone is professional and prompt. They take care of Mom, and I don't have to worry about showing up.
.png&w=256&q=75){kind=small}