About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2024 Assisted Living Winners
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About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
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Browse the 51 home care agencies in Palmer, read 107 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services to find the best home care options near you. Families in Palmer 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 Palmer personalize their services to your needs and provide them as frequently or infrequently as needed.

Home Care Agencies near Palmer, IN

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Photo of Options For Senior America - Lake County
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31 reviews
My husband’s Aide, [name removed] was terrific with him. He looked forward to seeing her. He often would ask when is she coming? She developed a warm , caring relationship with him. [name removed] followed...
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.
Options for Senior America has been a leading home care provider since 1989. Options most recently received the 2016 Best in Home Care award. As a person responsible for a senior adult, you will find the Options team knowledgeable and resourceful. Together, we successfully resolve hundreds of...
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Photo of Grandma Joan's Live-In Care Consulting and Recruiting
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57 reviews
I was in a real pinch to find the right care giver and "home manager" for my parents. Mom suffers from dementia and suddenly Dad, her main caregiver, had a stroke. Almost overnight, we needed immediate...
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.
About our Consulting and Recruiting ServicesGrandma Joan is an award-winning consulting and recruiter service that has been helping discerning families recruit, screen, and hire premium live-in caregivers since 2010.We act as the family’s private 3rd party recruiters, finding and screening the...
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7 reviews
This service was rated higher than any other place that we looked at. Really good job and really nice people. While we were MY loved one did not last too long while using this service
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.
Senior Helpers of Northwest Indiana has been serving the entire Northwest Indiana area since 2008. We take great pride in being a part of the community and helping to improve the lives of senior citizens. We are committed to providing quality, in home care for seniors who wish to maintain their...
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Photo of We Are Family Home Care
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1 review
I felt like my loved one was safe with them, I would recommend this service to others
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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Photo of Comfort Keepers of Valparaiso, IN
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1 review
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...
Photo of BrightStar Care of Valparaiso, IN
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3 reviews
So far it has been working out. The first person didn't work out but they were able to find us a different person who is working out. So far they have been reliable, and easy to work with.
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.
BrightStar of Valparaiso - Senior Home Care, Child Care & Healthcare Staffing Services Proudly serving the Northwest Indiana communities of Porter and LaPorte counties.BrightStar of Valparaiso is a full service, private duty healthcare and medical staffing company. We provide a full range of...
1 review
Very knowledgeable for owner and some caregivers. Definitely had our favorites. I would recommend their services and already have.
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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4 reviews
I had previously used Comfort Keepers for my grandmother so when it was time for this type of care for my mother I already had an idea of where to go. The services that they offer are great and the quality...
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 is dedicated to providing the kind of non-medical in-home care that helps to...
2 reviews
[name removed] did a phenomenal job taking care of my Mom, who has a long-term care insurance policy. They walked her through the whole process of filing her claim and helped her get the money she was...
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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Photo of Heart and Soul Personal Services - Goshen, IN
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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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Photo of Inspire Care and Support Services, LLC - Hammond, IN
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Photo of White Oak Home Care LLC Whiting, IN
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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.
Photo of Home Helpers Home Care of Saint John, IN
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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.
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
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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
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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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Costs of home care in Palmer, IN

Average cost of home care in Palmer, IN

Home care in Palmer 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.
Average hourly rate
$26/hr
Average overnight rate
$33/hr
Average weekend rate
$35/hr

Home care costs vs. senior living costs in Palmer

Home care costs in Palmer 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.
44 hours of home care/wk
$5,014/mo
$5,009/mo
To learn more about other local senior living options, view Palmer assisted living facilities or Palmer memory care facilities.

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How to pay for home care in Palmer, IN

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 Palmer.
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 Palmer

Recent reviews for home care in Palmer

Amazing Care in Lisle, IL

5.0
They were good, they were friendly, and we had some consistency of caregivers, so there weren't always different people coming out. The staff was knowledgable and responsive. There isn't anything we would have done differently or had improved. This was in home hospice so cleanliness and ...
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Options For Senior America - Lake County in Merrillville, IN

5.0
She has been so helpful with doing house cleaning. She comes in and visits for a few minutes and then gets right to work. My 94 year old Dad has really enjoyed having someone come in to help with house chores.

SYNERGY HomeCare of Orland Park, IL

4.0
I use this agency to come in my parents home to help them out. They will cook for them and do some light housekeeping. They come every day for 5 hours a day one caregiver is 3 days a week the other 4 days a week. They seem to be always on time. The communication by text is nice for any ...
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Frequently asked questions about home care in Palmer

There are 51 home care facilities near Palmer, Indiana. 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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