Dream Care Home Services LLC
2049 Brown Ave, Bensalem, PA, 19020
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Reliable, competent, reasonable, accommodating, patient has Alzheimer’s and is very pleased with their personnel...."
READ MOREPhiladelphia is the third-best city in the state of Pennsylvania for retirees, according to Caring.com’s 2022 Senior Living Report. The city ranked high in areas such as housing and quality of life. Residents can choose from several medical facilities, including the highly rated Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and the PHMC Public Health Campus on Cedar. Home care agencies in the city cost $5,329 on average each month, while home health care providers charge $5,339. Both providers include personal care services such as assistance with bathing and dressing. However, home health care services also offer nursing care.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the Philadelphia 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.
2049 Brown Ave, Bensalem, PA, 19020
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Reliable, competent, reasonable, accommodating, patient has Alzheimer’s and is very pleased with their personnel...."
READ MORETwo Bala Plaza Suite 300, Bala Cynwyd, PA, 19004
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Benevolent Cares LLC. has been great with assisting our family with Home Care. This has been a true blessing to have such great people be so understanding and able to work with our specific needs. The Care Givers are always on time and even offer to ..."
READ MORE6548 N 17th Street , Philadelphia, PA, 19126
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The caregiver gives my mom all her medicine, fix her meals, clean her up, wash her clothes, go pick up medicine when needed and most of all keep my mom very comfortable. Yes they arrive on time. I really only see two of them and interactions are good..."
READ MORE7340 N 20th St , Philadelphia, PA, 19138
5.0
(1 reviews)
"could not be happier with second hand home care. bright, professional, caring, responsive, exacting people who go the extra mile to ensure my husband is cared for properly. amazing people. look no further...."
READ MORE6145 German Town Ave , Philadelphia, PA, 19144
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I am a current daughter of the client of this provider Doc Love Homecare LLC assists my mother who suffers from dementia , and also with activities of daily living. They respond immediately when I reach out for help and send caregivers who are co..."
READ MORE6 Neshaminy Interplex Dr , Trevose, PA, 19053
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Our caregiver is excellent. She is dependable and self motivated. She takes great care of my mom and helps with household chores. The company has been very cooperative with necessary scheduling changes. The service has been a wonderful much needed br..."
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10871 Bustleton Avenue, Suite 179 , Philadelphia, PA, 19116
4.7
(3 reviews)
"This agency is very good. Their caregiver that is working with my dad is so caring. He treats my dad like his own. I recommend this agency to anyone who is looking for very good care for their family member...."
READ MORE1528 Walnut Street, Suite 1005, Philadelphia, PA, 19102
4.7
(3 reviews)
"BrightStar Care of City Center came highly recommended by the staff of the senior community where my uncle was living in an independent living unit. My uncle had had a fall inside his apartment and got pretty banged up. On top of that, he was pretty ..."
READ MORE6862 Dicks Ave , Philadelphia, PA, 19142
4.0
(2 reviews)
"Maro Home Care saved the day! My father went into a fast decline and we needed full-time help right away and thanks to Roland (owner) and his very capable and qualified team at Maro they were able to secure us full-time live-in help super quickly, in..."
READ MORE2417 Welsh Road, Suite 202, Philadelphia, PA, 19114
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I would recommend Community Care Center. One of the things I like most about it is they have an associated program called "Wheels for Independence". It's a volunteer organization where the volunteer actually provide rides for individuals who need to ..."
READ MORE1275 Glenlivet DR, STE 100, Allentown, PA, 18106
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Royal Home Care Services, Inc is very responsive, and the caregivers' attitudes are very positive, accommodating, and well trained. They help my mom with bathing and general house cleaning in her room. We've had good experience with them...."
READ MORE138 Harvey Ave, Marcus Hook, PA, 19061
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I was so blessed to have graceful home care services help me take care of my mom . Their services are the best. I will always recommend other families to use their services...."
READ MORE2528 S. Broad Street, 1st Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19145
3.5
(2 reviews)
"Absolutely wonderful!!! I cannot say enough good things about Addus Health Care. Would definitely use them again if the need ever arises. ..."
READ MORE306 Roberta Ave, Collingdale, PA, 19023
3.5
(2 reviews)
"Very caring and compassionate. I'm glad we found them. We have tried others in the past but these guys are the best we have seen. I would and have recommended them...."
READ MORE5700 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, 19141
2.6
(5 reviews)
"Hello to all I would just like share a complement to Patriot home care services I'm now working with Amanda she is a very kind and caring person and they are very good company very helpful very caring and very understanding with your health issues an..."
READ MORE333 Oxford Valley Rd Suite 102, Fairless Hills, PA, 19030
1.0
(1 reviews)
"Poor service, aides who don't show up and nasty customer service...."
READ MORE6761 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19119
"Angel Companions is dedicated to providing peace of mind for you and your family. Because our "angels" provide outstanding non-medical care,..."
READ MORE7016 Terminal Square, Upper Darby, PA, 19082
"Attentive Home Care is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Heath and is a Pennsylvania Department of Aging Waiver Provider for Cheste..."
READ MORE2824 Cottman Avenue, Suite 5, Philadelphia, PA, 19149
"Comhar Visiting Nurses is a large agency that works not only with the geriatric community, but also with the developmentally disabled, peopl..."
READ MORE5 Christy Drive,, Suite 104, Chadds Ford, PA, 19317
"What separates CritiCare from many of its competitors is that CritiCare still prides itself on being a small boutique agency which fosters a..."
READ MOREAccording to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, older Philadelphians pay $5,329 on average each month for in-home care. Prices in the area are higher than the state and national shared average of $4,957. As the largest city in the state, Philadelphia also has some of the highest home care rates in Pennsylvania’s southeastern region, surpassed only by Lancaster ($5,339). Costs in Allentown are $133 lower than in Philadelphia. Seniors in areas such as York ($4,767) and Reading ($4,576) can expect to pay significantly less than in Philadelphia for their in-home care.
Philadelphia
$5,329
Pennsylvania
$4,957
The United States
$4,957
York
$4,767
Lancaster
$5,339
Reading
$4,576
Allentown
$5,196
At $5,329 a month, home care provides non-medical care services such as help with bathing, meal prepping and housekeeping. Home health care is staffed by trained nurses who also offer light medical services at an average rate of $5,339. The least expensive senior care type in Philadelphia is adult day health care, at a monthly cost of $1,777. Assisted living facilities charge around $5,685 per month. Nursing homes cost $11,437 each month for a semiprivate room.
Home Care
$5,329
Home Health Care
$5,339
Adult Day Health Care
$1,777
Assisted Living Facility
$5,685
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,437
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.
For older adults who need help with continuing to age independently at home, there are several Philadelphia agencies offering assistance. These programs are free of charge for eligible seniors.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Philadelphia Corporation for Aging Help in the Home Programs | (215) 765-9000 | The PCA operates several programs promoting independent living for older adults. PCA care managers can help seniors adequately plan for their long-term care needs. Eligible seniors might benefit from an in-home caregiver with the In-Home Support Program and the Domiciliary Care Program. The agency can provide minor home repair services such as repairing stairs, replacing electrical outlets and installing railings. |
SeniorLAW Center | (877) 727-7529 | Seniors in Philadelphia can receive advice, referrals and representation from volunteer attorneys and legal advisers with the SeniorLaw Center. Services are free of charge for eligible older adults. Seniors can get assistance in civil law areas such as housing, family law, consumer law and advance planning. |
Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight | (800) 783-7067 | Medicare beneficiaries can obtain advice about their insurance options with this free statewide counseling program. Callers can gain insight into topics including long-term care policies, Medicare enrollment and Medicare prescription drugs benefit. |
Weatherization Assistance Program | (215) 609-1000 | Older adults on low incomes can benefit from free home repairs that make their homes more energy-efficient, which can help reduce the cost of their gas and electric bills. The Weatherization program is federally funded and delivered locally by the Energy Coordinating Agency. |
LIHEAP-Crisis-UESF Grants | (215) 560-1583 | For seniors on a low income, the PGW offers several programs to help them pay for their energy bills. Eligible applicants may receive a set grant based on their household income. |
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.