Delaware County is situated in southeastern Pennsylvania, close to the New Jersey border. It has a higher-than-average concentration of seniors, with 17.1% of its 543,000 residents being over the age of 65 compared to 16.8% of the country’s population. The county is known for its rich history and good amenities, however, the large population brings with it a higher than average rate of crime compared to smaller Pennsylvania towns. Delaware County is also well served by hospitals, including the Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, which is a well-equipped facility with a cardiac ICU and dedicated on-site emergency department.
According to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, home care fees in Delaware County average $5,196 per month. This covers personal care assistance and general support in the senior’s own home. Home health care services, which offer the same support as home care plus basic nursing services, are slightly more costly, at $5,423 per month.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in Delaware County– 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.