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Top Home Care Agencies in Washington, DC
Browse the 374 home care agencies in Washington, read 317 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services to find the best home care options near you. Families in Washington choose home care for many reasons, including to reduce caregiver stress, curb senior loneliness, and make daily life easier for older adults. Most home care agencies in Washington personalize their services to your needs and provide them as frequently or infrequently as needed.
Home Care Agencies near Washington, DC
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1 review
We have a care giver from Alternative Living Residences and she is pleasant, dependable and attentive to our mother. She is easy to interact with and the company is very responsive. I would recommend this...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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4 reviews
Unfortunately my eldest son had to have emergency surgery which a tracheotomy was performed, doctors wont allowed him be discharged from hospital without having In Home Care Nurse to change trach, after...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
1 review
Very client centered, friendly, responsive and punctual. I would highly recommend.
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
4 reviews
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
FirstLight HomeCare of Silver Spring, MD provides adults of all ages with the finest home care, respite care, and senior care for the communities of Potomac, Chevy Chase, Bethesda, Rockville, Kensington, Aspen Hill, Takoma Park and Silver Spring. We can assist on a one-time basis or on a regular...
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Interim HealthCare of Annapolis treats you like family. What a relief to have the support of compassionate, professional caregivers in the comfort of our own home. They made the decision for homecare easy.
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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1 review
The Staff of was very nice while paying attention to details. They were able to fit the needs of my uncle and provided great service . I will use them again if needed . I would recommend their services to...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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2 reviews
Griswold’s staff is caring, interested and helpful. I always know what is happening. The caregivers keep me in the loop about how they feel mom is doing and she is very happy with them, as am I. We...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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2 reviews
Owners/supervisors were prompt in addressing concerns about a particular caregiver. I would recommend their services to others.
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Home Instead Senior Care enables the elderly to live independently. It’s at home where quality of life is enhanced without the stress of interrupted routines and changes in daily habits. Our non-medical CAREGivers provide one-on-one support and interaction that reduce feelings of isolation and...
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From their RNs to the aide they sent to help my wife, she’s was compassionate, gentle and thoughtful in everything she did. The aide is always on time, consistent and go above and beyond. We are so happy we...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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They're very good and very friendly. THe care is great, it's like anything else, everythings fine and I think the most important thing for families is they have to understand establishing real, relevant...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
We Are Comfort Keepers™ Our Family Is Here To Give Comfort To Your Family. Nothing is more important than helping people to live, independent and dignified lives within the comfort of their own homes. Comfort Keepers has been dedicated to providing the kind of non-medical in-home care that helps...
1 review
Great home care in the area.
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
4 reviews
They've very accommodating. Whenever I need to schedule an appointment, I'm able to do it. They try to send the same person all the time, because my loved one has dementia. That way he's familiar with the...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Spring Hills Home Care Services, a division of Spring Hills Senior Communities, emerged from wanting to meet the needs of seniors who want to stay at home. Spring Hills Home Care Services is fully licensed by the State of Virginia to match carefully selected caregivers to you and your family. Our...
14 reviews
Have been working with Incredicare over a year. I trust their care 100%. My father-in-law is able to live in his way because of their competent & compassionate care. Our care taken is like family to us.
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
IncrediCare can provide you with a professional caregiver to help you with some things around the house so you won’t have to rely on your children or friends as much and so you remain independent in your home longer. We allow you to continue to enjoy the comforts of home and to spend more quality...
2 reviews
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Welcome to Allied Home Care MISSION: We are committed to providing high quality, client-centered and affordable Home Care services to our clients to assist them to lead dignified and independent lives in the comfort and safety of their own homes. Their individual needs are carefully assessed,...
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They are extremely caring and friendly and will take care of their loved one. The downside is the person actually care giver doesn't drive and preparing meals has been challenging, so they still may have to...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Starting at $XX+ hourly
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We chose Griswold Home Care because their response time was the fastest to our inquiry and that was consistent throughout our time with them. They were very hands on and personable, they worked hard to find...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
3 reviews
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
We Are Comfort Keepers™ Our Family Is Here To Give Comfort To Your Family. Nothing is more important than helping people to live, independent and dignified lives within the comfort of their own homes. Comfort Keepers has been dedicated to providing the kind of non-medical in-home care that helps...
3 reviews
Dignity at Home Senior Care has such friendly people working there, and even though the cost of things is expensive the value is fair. We would recommend this home care service to other families.
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Starting at $XX+ hourly
2 reviews
If a friend asked about my experience, it depends on their care requirements. My wife only needs companionship. An older more experienced selection would be nice. We picked this community because of the cost
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Starting at $XX+ hourly
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Starting at $XX+ hourly
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Starting at $XX+ hourly
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Costs of home care in Washington, DC
Average cost of home care in Washington, DC
Home care in Washington is typically charged at an hourly rate. Hourly rates may vary based on factors like time of day (overnight hours, for example), special weekend or holiday rates, and whether care is around the clock.
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Home care costs vs. senior living costs in Washington
Home care costs in Washington increase based on the hours of care needed. Costs are typically higher for seniors who need home care at night or for most of the day — for example, while a family member is at work. For seniors who need full-time or 24/7 care, assisted living or memory care may be a more cost-effective option in the long run.
To learn more about other local senior living options, view Washington assisted living facilities or Washington memory care facilities.
Compare the costs of aging in place against senior living
Use our cost calculator to compare your loved one’s current living and home care expenses against the cost of senior living in Washington.
How to pay for home care in Washington, DC
Many families combine various payment methods to cover home care costs. Most often, families use some mixture of the following private and public income sources to pay for home care in Washington.Paying for home careGet an overview of all payment options for home care.
VA home care benefitsSee how VA benefits can help veterans and their spouses pay for home care.
Home care and LTC insuranceLearn how to use long-term care insurance to cover home care costs.
What families are saying about home care in Washington
Recent reviews for home care in Washington
HomeWell Care Services of Montgomery County, MD in Rockville, MD
5.0
Homewell is a great company. I would highly recommend the company to others for their loved ones. They were able to get to know my loved one and family during the assessment, and answered all our questions. The caregiver was great. They were able to provide light housekeeping, and ...
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Medsa Healthcare Agency in Upper Marlboro, MD
4.0
Overall the Medsa Healthcare Agency was pretty good, the communication could be a little more quicker but we would still recommend this home health care to others.
Senior Care Safe at Home in Sterling, VA
4.8
Senior Care Safe at Home was a service that provided in home care. They came to her ALF several days a week. Yes, base don the experience we have had I'd definitely recommend them.
Frequently asked questions about home care in Washington
Options for Senior America - Gaithersburg, MD, 2nd Family - Eldersburg and One You Love Homecare - Annapolis, MD are the top-rated home care facilities near Washington, District Of Columbia. See full list of agencies.
There are 374 home care facilities near Washington, District Of Columbia. See the full list.
Home care is provided by an aide who comes to a senior’s home to help with daily chores and activities of daily living. It can be offered anywhere a senior calls home — including a house, senior apartment, independent living, or assisted living. Learn more about home care.
Home care services are customizable to a senior’s unique needs. Services can include companionship, help with chores like cooking and housekeeping, or assistance with activities of daily living, like toileting and bathing. Explore home care services in more detail.
Home care provides nonmedical services for seniors who require assistance with daily tasks like housework, bathing, dressing, and transportation. In contrast, home health care is prescribed by a doctor and includes services like skilled nursing care and therapies, health monitoring, and medication administration that are provided by licensed medical professionals. Read more about home care vs. home health care.
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Home Care in Cities Near Washington
- Alexandria, Virginia
- Upper Marlboro, Maryland
- Lorton, Virginia
- Fairfax, Virginia
- Rockville, Maryland
- Springfield, Virginia
- Reston, Virginia
- Fort Washington, Maryland
- Laurel, Maryland
- Arlington, Virginia
- Falls Church, Virginia
- Tysons, Virginia
- Capitol Heights, Maryland
- Leisure World, Maryland
- Waldorf, Maryland
- Seat Pleasant, Maryland
- Beltsville, Maryland
- Greenbelt, Maryland
- Landover Hills, Maryland
- Clinton, Maryland
More options near Washington, District Of Columbia
- Assisted Living in Washington, District Of Columbia
- Care Homes in Washington, District Of Columbia
- Independent Living in Washington, District Of Columbia
- Memory Care in Washington, District Of Columbia
- Nursing Homes in Washington, District Of Columbia
- Senior Apartments in Washington, District Of Columbia
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