CARING STARS WINNER
140 Wind Chime Ct Suite B , Raleigh, NC 27615
4.7
(22 reviews)
"It allows me and my family to get out and do some things that we haven't been able to do. I like the nurses that they sent out...."
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CARING STARS WINNER
140 Wind Chime Ct Suite B , Raleigh, NC 27615
4.7
(22 reviews)
"It allows me and my family to get out and do some things that we haven't been able to do. I like the nurses that they sent out...."
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7925 Jones Branch Drive, Mclean, VA 22102
3.9
(31 reviews)
"I am using HomeCare.com for Mom. They're courteous, on time, knowledgeable on the things they need to do, and very much a caring group of people. They are good at following up. They call ahead and kind of follow up as necessary. They're good for all ..."
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According to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey, Oxford seniors pay $4,767 per month for in-home care, which is several hundred dollars higher than the North Carolina average of $4,385 but lower than the national average of $4,957. Seniors in Burlington spend about $200 less on care than seniors in Oxford. In Fayetteville, care costs come in at about $4,004, and in Winston, rates average $3,909. Oxford is an economical option for in-home care compared to Raleigh, where rates are higher at $4,957.
Oxford
$4,767
North Carolina
$4,385
United States
$4,957
Burlington
$4,576
Raleigh
$4,957
Winston
$3,909
Fayetteville
$4,004
In Oxford, in-home care, which includes nonmedical services, and home health care, which includes skilled nursing services, both cost $4,767 per month. This is similar to the cost of assisted living, which comes in at $4,800, but it exceeds the cost of adult day care, which costs $1,636, by several thousand dollars. In-home care is economical compared to nursing home care, which starts at $7,026 per month.
Home Care
$4,767
Home Health Care
$4,767
Adult Day Health Care
$1,636
Assisted Living
$4,800
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$7,026
Note: Data for Oxford was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Durham, 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.
The Oxford region has a network of organizations and programs to support older adults who live alone. The following table highlights top resources in the Oxford region that can help older adults find services to supplement or reduce their reliance on private-pay home care services, connect with recreational programming and find ways to pay for care.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Granville County Senior Services | (919) 693-1930 | Granville County Senior Services promotes seniors’ health and independence through advocacy, recreational programs and information and referrals for community-based services. The organization also operates three senior centers in the region, one of which is in Oxford. The center is open on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
Senior Citizen Activities | (919) 603-1135 | Oxford seniors have access to a variety of city-sponsored recreational activities, including the Fit After 50 Fitness Program and daily pickleball. Seniors can also attend the Oxford Recreation Complex’s walking track, which is open exclusively to seniors daily from 5:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
Area Agency on Aging | (866) 506-6223 | The AAA provides the Caregiver Respite Voucher Program, which provides funds for respite care when a senior’s family caregiver is away, as well as information and referrals for community-based services, such as transportation and home-delivered meals. It also provides health promotion programs to help seniors maintain safety and independence at home. |
Franklin Vance Warren Opportunity | (252) 492-0161 | FWOPP’s Housing Services Department offers energy assistance services through its weatherization program. This program includes carbon monoxide and smoke detector installation, insulation installation and repairs or replacements for HVAC units, helping seniors reduce high energy costs and stay safe and comfortable at home. |
NC 211 | (888) 892-1162 | NC 211 is a free phone-based information and referral service. Its helpline is staffed with trained agents who answer questions on local services and help older adults obtain assistance through the local Meals on Wheels program, volunteer-based transportation programs and health care providers. |
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.