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Browse the 544 home care agencies in Amherst, read 420 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services to find the best home care options near you. Families in Amherst 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 Amherst personalize their services to your needs and provide them as frequently or infrequently as needed.

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Seniors Helping Seniors is a wonderful Home Care Agency. They are unique because their caregivers are actually seniors themselves so they bring maturity, empathy and experience. My 97 year old mother has...
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My parents needed a little assistance after Dad had surgery. Home Instead Kennebunk was great. The Care Pro was wonderful! Always on time and super helpful. The folks in the office were great also! Look...
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we did have right at home they come in on the weekends and it's working out very well thank you. Right at Home is easy to deal with and the caregivers who work with our family are so nice. We would recommend...
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My mother needed 24/7 personal assistance beyond what her long term care facility was able to provide. Newbridge's social service department made a few recommendations and Amada was able to quickly provide...
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We like when we get the same person regularly, it helps with the knowledge base. We would recommend Home Sweet Home Health Services to other families.
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Home Instead has constantly and consistently pivoted to meet my needs for my father. They have truly been my partner in his care. I appreciate their transparency, heart, inventiveness and work ethic. They...
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Home Instead Senior Care® is a reliable source of home care for seniors north of Boston. Services include companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, shopping, errands, Alzheimer's care and more.We also have nurses on staff as well as Home Health Aides and Certified...
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I worked 14 years at another agency. Left on a good note. No bitterness. I called that agency first. Very cold on phone call. New owners new office staff
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We couldn't be happier with the level of concern, care, and flexibility the owners [name removed] and [name removed] have offered day in and day out. Each caregiver has shown respect, professionalism, and...
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Everything I've expected them to do has been met. The services have been able to offered personal care service, light housekeeping, Physical therapy. They have a three hour minimum, and I wish they would...
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We spoke with quite a few companies, but ended up choosing this one. We were happy with this service. All of the staff we interacted with were friendly and helpful, and they provided all of the help Mom...
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A good experience, reliable and kind workers, but very expensive.
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The receptionist is extremely helpful and kind Price is average. Caregiver just seems to be in it for the money
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
ComForcare understands that today's busy lifestyles often deprive family members of the time necessary to provide hands on assistance and companionship for their loved ones. Therefore, we want every family we service to have the peace of mind that comes with knowing their loved-ones are safe 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.
Licensed to Provide Total Care Solutions!Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc. is one of America’s most trusted home healthcare providers. Our company wide commitment to quality care has fueled our growth to more than 230 branch offices across the nation. We are licensed to provide a range of...

Costs of home care in Amherst, NH

Average cost of home care in Amherst, NH

Home care in Amherst 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
$32/hr
Average overnight rate
$39/hr
Average weekend rate
$41/hr

Home care costs vs. senior living costs in Amherst

Home care costs in Amherst 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
$6,113/mo
$7,187/mo
To learn more about other local senior living options, view Amherst assisted living facilities or Amherst memory care facilities.

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How to pay for home care in Amherst, NH

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 Amherst.
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 Amherst

Recent reviews for home care in Amherst

Allied Caregivers in Bedford, NH

5.0
The management team is fantastic, the care givers are so friendly and ours specifically would get 10 stars. The value for cost is great, and if a family was considering higher Allied Caregivers we would say absolutely go for it.

Home Helpers Home Care of Lexington, MA in Burlington, MA

4.2
Can't hurt to look. It takes a bit to find the right caregiver that is a good fit. That takes a bit.

Amada Senior Care of Boston MetroWest, MA in Dedham, MA

5.0
Easy to schedule, responsive, acted quickly when we needed to change timing of services and were flexible.

Frequently asked questions about home care in Amherst

Ezra Home Care LLC, Amada Senior Care of Westborough, MA and Care Resolutions Inc - Sherborn are the top-rated home care facilities near Amherst, New Hampshire. See full list of agencies.

There are 544 home care facilities near Amherst, New Hampshire. 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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