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Browse the 605 home care agencies in Washington Heights, read 483 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services to find the best home care options near you. Families in Washington Heights 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 Heights personalize their services to your needs and provide them as frequently or infrequently as needed.

Home Care Agencies near Washington Heights, NY

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Photo of Comfort Keepers of Flemington, NJ
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18 reviews
I am exceptionally happy with the person they found for us. It took a little while at first, but they really took the time to find a person that would be a good fit, and we are very happy.
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 Comfort Keepers: Comfort Keepers of Flemington, New Jersey opened in 2006 and is widely recognized as the leading provider of affordable quality in-home care and senior care solutions in Flemington and all of Western New Jersey. We Specialize in Companionship Care, Personal Care,...
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2 reviews
When we were researching care for my Mom, I called Right at Home for more info. I spoke to Anne in the office for a long time, she was so helpful. An owner came right to our house to go over what they do,...
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.
Right at Home of Morris & Union Counties helps people stay in their home or in their Assisted Living Community. We believe that maintaining an independent lifestyle fosters the dignity and sense of purpose we all seek. Your own home or community provides invaluable comfort, a sense of...
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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.
Home Care Assistance, Fairfield and New Haven County’s leading provider of in-home senior care, provides premier care at home with a specialty in 24/7 live-in care. Founded by a Certified Geriatric Care Manager and PhD Clinical Psychologist, Home Care Assistance rigorously screens and trains...
Photo of Homewatch CareGivers of Morristown, NJ
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2 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.
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Photo of BrightStar Care of the Upper East Side, NY
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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.
Photo of ComForCare Home Care - Brooklyn, NY
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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.
ComForCare has been in business and serving our communities for 20 years. Our branch in Brooklyn has been operating for 3 years. All our staff come from diverse backgrounds and all have anywhere between 5-20 years of experience working with the aging community. ComForCare specializes in dementia...
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3 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.
Right at Home is an organization of caregivers serving your area. We provide in-home caregivers for seniors and others who need help to remain living in their own homes. Our mission: 'To improve the quality of life for those we serve' Our office is centrally located in the Riverdale section of...
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...
Photo of Preferred Care at Home of Montclair, NJ
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3 reviews
I was impressed by my initial conversation with the owner, Mario. We had a long talk, and I really liked the vibe of the company, and the general knowledge and compassion that Mario showed. We really liked...
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.
Thank you for your interest in Preferred Care at Home of Bergen, Essex and Morris Counties. We are honored to be helping seniors celebrate life by giving that extra care needed to maintain independence and dignity in the comfort and security of home.We Care for Those You Care About Asking for...
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10 reviews
My father is doing great since he started to receive home care services from this agency. I'am satisfied with all they have done for us. Our care giver is working out great. She helps with personal care,...
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.
Our mission is to provide qualified staff to support the right of each individual to live full, independent, dignified lives within the comfort of their own home. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality caregivers who demonstrate compassion, professionalism, and a dedication to Task...
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Photo of Connecticut Nursing Services-Brookfield
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13 reviews
We have been satisfied with Connecticut Nursing Services and their staff that has been helping with my mother in law. Everything is going very good, the staff is very helpful and very accommodating to my...
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.
Connecticut Nursing Services knows the importance of quality and affordable home care. Our dedicated team is ready to help you in finding the compassionate, reliable and qualified caregivers you deserve. From as little as 1 hour a day to 24 hours around the clock care, our caregivers are ready to...
Photo of Senior Helpers of Rockland, NY
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3 reviews
Senior Helpers of Rockland was able to arrange for care/days that work well for my loved one. We have 3 caregivers. One is much more involved and proactive than the others, but we appreciate them all. One is...
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 Prestige Companion & Homemakers, LLC
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2 reviews
The first person they sent did not do her job. They replaced her without issue. While it was hard for me since I had just had surgery, they took care of everything. Based on their replacement, my...
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 Right at Home of Greater Fairfield County – Ridgefield, Trumbull and Westport CT
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5 reviews
They are very in-tuned with their clients needs and are very responsive to messages.
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.
What can we do for you and your family? Right at Home of Greater Fairfield County can make life less complicated and get families back to being families.A Little About UsServing most of Fairfield County, and surrounding towns in New Haven and Litchfield Counties, we understand your concerns when...
Photo of BrightStar Care of Danbury, CT
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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.
Life is so much more than a to-do list. It's a series of moments with the people we love, making memories that make up a lifetime. BrightStar understands this and is committed to making more of those moments possible in the lives of those we care for.We created BrightStar almost 6 years ago...
Photo of Allborogh Personal Care
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1 review
Everything has been going great for my mother in law. She has been getting adjusted to the community. The staff has been very accommodating with my mother in law to help with the transition. It's been...
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.
Photo of The Senior Company - Bergen, NJ
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6 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.
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Photo of Elderly Caregivers LLC - Connecticut
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2 reviews
Caregiver was patient and exacting. As a live in she took the time to give mom all the things she needed. We saw a huge change in her after she was home. As a child seeing parents age is not easy. The help...
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 Senior Helpers - Fairfield, NJ
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2 reviews
We chose Senior Helpers because of the money as well as the lady we talked to seemed very thorough when we were interviewing. It has been a good experience overall and I would recommend them to others who...
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 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...
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Photo of ComForCare Home Care - Mountainside, NJ
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4 reviews
I have been happy with the staff from this service. We found them to be very helpful in getting us care for my mom at home. We have been pleased with the care taker who arrived on time and is very...
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 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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Photo of Comfort Keepers of Secaucus, NJ
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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.
Photo of Right at Home - Darien, CT
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6 reviews
They have been terrific. They have an RN who comes out. They communicate very well with our community and hospice services. They have been very responsive, and our three day aides in particular, are so good.
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.
Aging isn’t easy. Not for the person who is getting older. Not for their family. New challenges arise almost daily. They can easily overwhelm everyone involved. Right at Home can help. We simplify daily living for families in need.· We treat you like our neighbors, because you are.· We listen,...
Photo of Comfort Keepers of Montclair, NJ
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10 reviews
My mom is very happy with the 24 hour personal care she receives from Comfort Keepers. She is disappointed in the cooking and cleaning, however it is sometimes hard to find someone that is great in all the...
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.
Comfort Keepers of Montclair & Hasbrouck Heights provides in-home care services for seniors and adults with a goal to provide good quality care to the loved ones who can then lead an independent, fuller life in the comfort of their own home. The various care services we offer includes...
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Photo of Comfort Keepers of Peekskill, NY
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2 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 is dedicated to providing the kind of non-medical in-home care that helps to...
Photo of Bright Star Care - Westfield, NJ
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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.
Life is so much more than a to-do list. It's a series of moments with the people we love, making memories that make up a lifetime. BrightStar understands this, and is committed to making more of those moments possible in the lives of those we care for.We created BrightStar because we once needed...

Costs of home care in Washington Heights, NY

Average cost of home care in Washington Heights, NY

Home care in Washington Heights 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
$28/hr
Average overnight rate
$33/hr
Average weekend rate
$34/hr

Home care costs vs. senior living costs in Washington Heights

Home care costs in Washington Heights 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
$5,369/mo
$4,411/mo
To learn more about other local senior living options, view Washington Heights assisted living facilities or Washington Heights memory care facilities.

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How to pay for home care in Washington Heights, NY

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 Heights.
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 Heights

Recent reviews for home care in Washington Heights

Ultimate Assistance For Elders, LLC in Fairfield, CT

5.0
I had a positive experience working with Ultimate Assistance for Elders home care agency. They provided me with excellent support and guidance to obtain needed services. Within a few days Heath aid started providing home care services that I needed. The Heath aid was very caring supportive and ...
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Unity Home Care in Farmington, CT

4.2
[Name removed] has been great as our home care person in my uncles home and would use her again if she’s available in Oct when my uncle returns to CT in home care. She was always willing to help and was on top of his cleanliness, ensured he was drinking enough, and doing his mandatory excercise

Unicity HealthCare in Ridgewood, NJ

4.0
They have a lot of extra fess and deposit that other places don't, the office staff are bad at communication. The home workers are very good at what they do.

Frequently asked questions about home care in Washington Heights

CareTen Inc. - Hackensack, NJ, Unity Home Care and Westchester Family Care Inc. - Mamaroneck, NY are the top-rated home care facilities near Washington Heights, New York. See full list of agencies.

There are 605 home care facilities near Washington Heights, New York. 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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