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Top Home Care Agencies in Gilchrist, FL
Browse the 358 home care agencies in Gilchrist, read 261 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services to find the best home care options near you. Families in Gilchrist 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 Gilchrist personalize their services to your needs and provide them as frequently or infrequently as needed.
Home Care Agencies near Gilchrist, FL
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1 review
Mom is not in a facility. She's at home with us. She has a companion come in twice a week for memory care. We are very pleased. Would recommend to others.
Provides: Home Care
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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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I am not sure about the owners, I always talked to the office staff. [name removed] the lady who came and interviewed us and told us about the company was very knowledgeable about all the services. Told us...
Provides: Home Care
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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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My parents needed a caregiver to help with my dad. She was wonderful , assisting with his adls and providing relief for my mother Both greatly benefited ! I would highly recommend this agency. They...
Provides: Home Care
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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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I wish my Mom would be more motivated to participate in more cognitive activities but she's not. We are just not coordinated enough to do good meal planning but when we are, the caregiver will cook and she...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Alternative Homemaking with a Heart Of SW Florida LLC
1901 Tamiami Trail S., Suite A, Venice, FL 34293Starting at $XX+ hourly
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We utilized home care services through Alternative Homemaking with a Heart of SW Florida for our loved one. Each and every caregiver that came to be with my mother-in-law was kind and very helpful. We...
Provides: Home Care
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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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We use Coastal Care, and the woman is fantastic! She cooks and cleans, we can't find anything because everything is so neat and tidy. She is just great! She does too much actually, she even came to get me...
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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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My parents have been very happy with the services that Senior Helpers has provided and they have had no complaints with the caregiver that they have. They have been a world of help to my parents in their...
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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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3 reviews
I've had nothing but positive experiences with them. When I had issues with the insurance company they stepped up to the plate and helped me get things straightened out. I do need to change schedules...
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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
The owners and administrators are friendly and responsive, and work with the client to find the best matches for the care plan. They also work with the caregivers to make sure that they are trained, and they...
Provides: Home Care
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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 is dedicated to providing the kind of non-medical in-home care that helps 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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I thought they were professional and their schedulers were accessible. They also tried to accommodate your caregiver preferences.
Provides: Home Care
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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
The assistance from VIP America of SW Home Health was good when the help was needed. My parents are doing good here and the caregivers who came to assist were helpful and good to work with.
Provides: Home Care
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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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Judah Loving care was my choice to provide care for my mom when she had her hip repair. This agency was so dependable and always keep me informed. I strongly recommend this agency because they were up and...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
6 reviews
We could not have been happier with Acasa SeniorCare of Tampa Bay! I was even on the phone with them coordinating care the day before when Hurricane Ian was scheduled to make landfall in Tampa. They even...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
5 reviews
I like the owner she is very nice; however, I think there is a problem with scheduling. There have been times that the caregiver won't show or is late and there have been times the office staff haven't...
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.
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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.
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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.
11 Photo available
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.
11 Photo available
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
11 Photo available
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
11 Photo available
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 Gilchrist, FL
Average cost of home care in Gilchrist, FL
Home care in Gilchrist 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 Gilchrist
Home care costs in Gilchrist 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 Gilchrist assisted living facilities or Gilchrist 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 Gilchrist.
How to pay for home care in Gilchrist, FL
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 Gilchrist.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 Gilchrist
Recent reviews for home care in Gilchrist
A Better Solution of Punta Gorda, FL
4.0
I have no complaints about the care that I am receiving from this home health company. The staff are very kind and I appreciate there effort in there work. They are always on time to our appointment and make sure to answer any questions that I have for them. Overall I am satisfied with the ...
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Preferred Care at Home of Fort Myers, FL in Cape Coral, FL
4.8
We have recently moved from another state, and working with [name removed] has been a peace of mind knowing my loved one is taken care of. The company was willing to work with us on schedule and finding the right caregiver for my loved one. It has been a great experience having one consistent ...
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Advocate In-Home Care - Fort Myers
4.4
The only thing that seems to be problematic is the turnover. The first caregiver lasted 2 weeks. This new one has been here for 2 weeks and is talking about getting a full time job.
Frequently asked questions about home care in Gilchrist
SYNERGY HomeCare of Venice, FL, Home Instead - Naples, FL and Elite Senior Home Care, LLC are the top-rated home care facilities near Gilchrist, Florida. See full list of agencies.
There are 358 home care facilities near Gilchrist, Florida. 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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