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2nd Family - Eldersburg, Options Home Care of Gaithersburg, MD and Comforcare Home Care - Montgomery North, PA are the top home care agencies in Bel Air, Maryland, offering dependable and personalized care to help older adults live independently in the comfort of their homes. With 1135 home care agencies in the area, families can explore a wide range of services tailored to meet their loved one’s needs. The average cost of home care in Bel Air is $31 per hour, giving families the flexibility to build a care plan that fits their budget.

In addition to home care, Bel Air offers senior-friendly services such as transportation, wellness programs, caregiver support, and meal delivery to help aging adults remain safe and connected in their community.

Home Care Agencies near Bel Air, MD

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The staff were very nice and knowledgeable when I called. Essentially, they were my second choice ([Removed]was my first). Worth calling I say.
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.
Genesis SelectCare is a Private Duty Home Care Agency. Our highly vetted, trained and dedicated professionals can help you maintain your independence in your current residence, by providing support for daily activities and by offering companionship.Services are currently available in the...
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They are trying to get us a consistent caregiver, but it hasn't been the same all the time. They have assigned us the same people to us, but we have run into vacation times. There were some issues 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.
Interim HealthCare is the nation's oldest leading home care and medical staffing company. Founded in 1966, there are more than 300 locations nationwide with approximately 75,000 health care workers.Through our trained health care professionals, we provide a broad array of home care services...
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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.
SYNERGY HomeCare is a state licensed non-medical home care agency providing services to people of all ages. From providing care in the comfort of your home or extra help with you loved one at a personal care or nursing facility we're focused on the well-being, comfort, and peace of mind of our...
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They are quick to respond and easy access to scheduling. [Name Removed] is very personable and my loved one enjoys her. The office staff and I have only had dealings when signing the contracts. Changing...
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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Very professional, caring healthcare providers. They were very supportive of my family and sister. I used two aides for 8 hours per day and both were professional and very compassionate to my sister's...
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.
ENJOY OPTIMUM CARE IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME.For individuals who are recuperating from an illness, receiving the proper health care in the comfort of their homes can have remarkable benefits to their mental and physical well-being. Even for individuals seeking companion care or who simply need...
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The staff was really nice and super helpful. A homemade plan provided in-home service.
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.
A Homemade Plan (formerly Angels of Care) is an in-home senior care company that provides Caregivers in the homes of senior citizens and people who have disabilities to assist with activities of daily living. These activities may include but are not limited to the following; -Personal Hygiene...
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they were very friendly and helpful and we may consider using them.
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.
Senior Helpers of Silver Spring provides at-home care for older adults doing everything from; meal planning and running errands to helping with laundry, bathing and grooming. Senior Helpers’ services can be performed on a short or long-term basis for a few hours up to 24 hours a day; ranging from...
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We would recommend the Brightstar Care home services to other families.
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 went with All About You because of their quick response time in the beginning and they had the coverage that we needed for the schedule we had. All of the caregivers that we had were super nice and I...
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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Photo of Heron Companions
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A little expensive but I was doing respite help. It was about $848 for two weeks. My mom is very determined and I suspect she didn't allow or accept the fact that I had asked the helper to do several tasks...
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.
Licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Heron Companions is dedicated in providing quality non-medical in-home care in the Philadelphia, Delaware, Berks, Bucks,Chester,Montgomery, and Lancaster counties. Our services include personal care, respite care, comfort, escorts on walks and...
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4 reviews
Everything was fantastic. Their concentrated effort is on taking care of your family member and they go out of their way to ensure that they are providing the service that you need. From a quality management...
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.
Ours is an in-home care agency, that provides service in the home, in independent living, in assisted living, in rehab centers, and in hospitals. In the home setting and in independent living, we provide assistance not otherwise available so that some people can avoid going to a higher level of...
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My nurse takes very good care of me she helps me cook food, she helps me clean the bathroom, kitchen, and living room. She helps me with showering, clothing and cleanliness, and overall a great caregiver.
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.
Truevine Home Healthcare LLC is specialized in skilled nursing and aides as well as personal and companion care for seniors. We provide excellent and affordable in-home care to individuals and families of the DC, Metro Area (Maryland, District of Columbia). We also offer free hours of services to...
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3 reviews
Things are going really good with this agency, they’re very professional and really just everything we expected. They send someone out about 5 days a week for a couple of hours a day. The caregiver that they...
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.
Home Care Assistance, Maryland's leading provider of in-home senior care, provides premier care at home. Founded by a Certified Geriatric Care Manager and PhD Clinical Psychologist, Home Care Assistance rigorously screens and trains caregivers in its exclusive Balanced Care Method™. This Method...
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My parents absolutely love Stella at Comfort Keepers. She is phenomenal. My mom is doing incredible. Stella is dependable and is always there when she is supposed to be. My dad even tried to dismiss her...
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 has been dedicated to providing the kind of non-medical in-home care that helps...
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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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The aides were with my mom 7 days a week all day night. The care manager, [Removed], in charge of mom's care made sure we were aware of all the details, names, what their job consisted of, and times of...
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.
There's No Place Like Home!Sometimes, nursing homes or retirement centers seem like the only options for care.  Visiting Angels non-medical home care services allow people to maintain the independence of their daily routines and familiar surroundings.  We can help your loved ones avoid...
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3 reviews
The caregiver that comes out to the house feels like part of the family. They are energetic and friendly. They help out wherever they can including helping with some light housework. They made setting up...
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.
ComForcare (CFC) Senior Services is a non-medical private duty home care company based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan with over 170 independently owned and operated franchises across the US . The company has been in existence since 1996 and began franchising in 2001. Each agency is committed to...
Photo of Your Own Home
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2 reviews
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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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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3 reviews
My nurse from Home Instead Senior Care is a wonderful companion and we get along well. I tell her she is worth her weight in gold.
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.
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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7 reviews
My husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s about 5 years ago and is still self-sufficient. After an ER visit & overnight stay, cognitively, he cannot be home alone. I was not prepared for this! I called...
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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5 reviews
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.
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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18 reviews
I can’t say enough good things about Seniors Helping Seniors. From the moment we contacted them, we felt supported, informed, and confident that our loved one would be in excellent hands. The caregivers are...
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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How much does home care cost in Bel Air, Maryland?

Home care in Bel Air costs an average of $31 per hour, based on A Place for Mom’s proprietary data.[01] This pricing model allows families to scale services up or down depending on their needs — from short-term help to more regular support.

While Bel Air’s cost of living is just slightly higher than the national average,[02] long-term care expenses are still an important factor. If full-time care is needed, it may be helpful to compare costs with other senior living options, such as assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes.

Average home care costs in Bel Air, MD

Average hourly rate
$31/hr
Average overnight rate
$30/hr
Average weekend rate
$31/hr

Home care costs vs. senior living costs in Bel Air, MD

44 hours of home care/wk
$5,906/mo
$5,575/mo

Home care costs in Bel Air vs. state and national averages

Daily, monthly, and annual costs in the table below are based on a part-time care schedule of 4 hours of care per day, 5 days per week.
Cost comparison table showing home care costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 5 columns.
Column location: Location (Location name)
Column hourlyCost: Hourly cost (Cost per hour)
Column dailyCost: Daily cost (Cost per day (4 hours))
Column monthlyCost: Monthly cost (Cost per month)
Column annualCost: Annual cost (Cost per year)
LocationHourly costDaily costMonthly costAnnual cost
Bel Air, MD$31$124$2,685$32,240
Maryland$32$128$2,771$33,280
National$34$136$2,944$35,360
Bel Air, MD
Hourly cost:$31
Daily cost:$124
Monthly cost:$2,685
Annual cost:$32,240
Maryland
Hourly cost:$32
Daily cost:$128
Monthly cost:$2,771
Annual cost:$33,280
National
Hourly cost:$34
Daily cost:$136
Monthly cost:$2,944
Annual cost:$35,360
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How to pay for home care in Bel Air

Families in Bel Air commonly use a mix of private funds, insurance, and public benefits to cover home care costs.

Private pay options

Many families rely on the following to pay for care:

  • Savings and retirement income. Social Security, pensions, and investment accounts are commonly used.
  • Long-term care insurance. These plans often reimburse some or all home care costs.
  • Life insurance. Some policies can be sold or converted into care funding.
  • Home equity. Reverse mortgages or home equity loans may provide extra resources for care.

Medicare

Medicare will typically cover short-term home health care if it’s part of a physician-prescribed treatment plan. Covered services may include:[03]

  • Skilled nursing care
  • Physical, speech, and occupational therapy
  • Certain medical supplies and durable medical equipment

Medicare won’t pay for personal care or homemaker services if they’re the only type of support that’s needed.

Medicare resources in Bel Air

For assistance with Medicare benefits and options in Bel Air, contact:

For general information and assistance with Medicare, visit Medicare.gov.

Medicaid

For eligible seniors in Bel Air, Maryland’s Medicaid program offers in-home support through several waiver programs. These include the Community Personal Assistance Services Program (CPAS), Community First Choice (CFC), and the Community Options Waiver, which can help cover the cost of:[04]

  • Personal assistance services
  • Homemaker and chore services
  • Nurse monitoring
  • Respite care
  • Medical equipment and supplies

Medicaid resources in Bel Air, MD

Local and state offices can help with applications and eligibility:

  • Harford County Department of Social Services
    2 S. Bond St., Suite 300
    Bel Air, Maryland 21014
    Phone: 410-836-4700

VA benefits

Eligible veterans and surviving spouses in Bel Air may access the following VA programs to help pay for home care:

  • Aid and Attendance (A&A). The Aid and Attendance benefit provides additional monthly payments to eligible wartime veterans and surviving spouses who receive a VA pension and require assistance with daily activities.[05] These funds can be used to pay for in-home care services. To apply, visit VA.gov to download Form 21-2680. The completed form can be uploaded online, mailed in, or submitted in person at the nearest regional benefit office in Baltimore.
  • Homemaker and Home Health Aide Care. This program offers trained professionals to assist veterans with personal care needs, allowing them to remain in their homes. Services include help with activities like bathing, dressing, and meal preparation. Eligibility is determined by a VA health care provider, and services are coordinated through the local VA medical center. To apply, contact a VA social worker in Maryland for next steps.[06]
  • Veteran Directed Care (VDC). The VDC program allows eligible veterans to manage their own care services, including hiring personal care aides. This self-directed approach provides flexibility in choosing caregivers and tailoring services to individual needs. Enrollment is coordinated through the local VA medical center’s social work department.​ To access the program, reach out to your loved one’s VA social worker.[07]

Resources for veterans in Bel Air

In addition to the regional VA benefit office in Baltimore, veterans in Bel Air and their surviving spouses can get benefit help and information through these resources:

Resources in Bel Air that help seniors age in place

Bel Air offers the following programs that support older adults who wish to remain at home:

  • Harford County Office on Aging
    Harford County’s Office on Aging provides activity centers, case management, caregiver support, transportation, health screenings and more for seniors in Bel Air.
    145 N. Hickory Ave.
    Bel Air, MD 21014
    Phone: 410-638-3025
    Email: hcaging@harfordcountymd.gov
  • Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland
    Meals on Wheels delivers nutritious meals to homebound seniors throughout central Maryland, including in Bel Air and Harford County.
    Phone: 410-558-0923
  • Harford Transit LINK
    Harford County offers Demand Response and ADA paratransit services for seniors and disabled persons in Bel Air.
    Phone: 410-612-1620, Option 1

Home care laws and regulations in Maryland

Maryland’s rules and regulations for home care and home health care agencies help ensure seniors in Bel Air receive safe, high-quality care.

Licensing and accreditation

Home care and home health care agencies in Maryland must be licensed by the Office of Health Care Quality, part of the Maryland Department of Health.[08,09] Licensed agencies must meet standards for client safety, care documentation, staff training, and service delivery. Some agencies may also pursue optional accreditation from organizations such as Joint Commission or CHAP.

Hiring practices

Licensed agencies must meet the following hiring requirements:[09]

  • Conduct background checks on all caregivers
  • Provide mandatory training based on care type
  • Maintain ongoing supervision and performance evaluations

These rules help protect care recipients and ensure quality standards statewide.

How to choose the right home care agency in Bel Air

Whether your loved one needs companionship or specialized support for chronic health conditions, asking the right questions and doing thorough research can make all the difference when choosing a home care agency in Bel Air.

Request detailed pricing information

Ask for a written estimate that includes hourly rates, minimum service requirements, and any additional fees.

Ask about caregiver training and expertise

Look for agencies with staff trained in dementia care, fall prevention, and chronic illness management. Ask about ongoing training and certifications.

Check licensing and inspection history

You can verify licenses through the Maryland Health Care Commission’s quality reporting website and ask agencies for their most recent inspection reports.

Read home care reviews

Reviews can offer insight into caregiver reliability, professionalism, and agency responsiveness. Look for consistent themes in feedback from clients and families.

Frequently asked questions about home care in Bel Air

2nd Family - Eldersburg, Options Home Care of Gaithersburg, MD and Comforcare Home Care - Montgomery North, PA are the top-rated Home Care facilities near Bel Air, MD. These Home Care facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Home Care in Bel Air is $5,906 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
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.

References

  1. A Place for Mom. (2025). A Place for Mom proprietary data.

  2. Economic Research Institute. Cost of living data in Bel Air, Maryland, United States.

  3. U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Home health services. Medicare.gov.

  4. Maryland Department of Health. Community services for older adults and people with disabilities.

  5. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (2024, July 18). Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance.

  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (2025, May 30). Homemaker and home health aide care.

  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (2025, June 2). Veteran-directed care.

  8. Maryland Health Care Commission. Opening a Maryland Residential Service Agency Fact Sheet.

  9. Maryland Division of State Documents. General licensure provisions.

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A Place for Mom. (2025). A Place for Mom proprietary data.

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U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Home health services. Medicare.gov.

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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (2024, July 18). Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance.

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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (2025, May 30). Homemaker and home health aide care.

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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (2025, June 2). Veteran-directed care.

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Maryland Division of State Documents. General licensure provisions.