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Senior Helpers of the Triangle, NC, Affordable Family Care Services, Inc - Raleigh, NC and Grandma Joan's Live-In Care Consulting and Recruiting are the top home care agencies in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, providing compassionate support for seniors who want to remain independent at home. With 103 home care agencies in the area, families can compare and choose from a variety of service options. The average cost of home care in Chapel Hill is $31 per hour.

Chapel Hill, part of the Research Triangle, offers seniors access to nationally recognized hospitals, community programs, and supportive services that make aging in place easier.

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The siblings feel that Mom and Dad are able to stay in the home due to careful monitoring. The days we are not with our parents we know they are in safe capable hands. The caregivers see to their needs in a...
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My caregiver in my opinion has been very pleasant, compassionate, over and beyond her responsibility of taking care of mom, preparing a meal, snacks, doing mom's laundry, taking her for short walks around...
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Licensed for Hands on Care and Companion Services Fully Insured Licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services Division of Health Services Regulation Covering 14 counties out the Raleigh office: Wake, Alamance, Durham, Orange, Chatham, Vance, Person, Granville, Nash, Johnson, Lee,...
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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...
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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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I am very satisfied with this service. I like the people who run the agency and with people who work for the agency.
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Comfort Keepers helps seniors live happy, healthy lives in the comfort of their own homes by providing quality, compassionate care and safety technology solutions to preserve independence and contribute to a better life. For over a decade, clients and their families have entrusted their care to...
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24 hour care following knee surgery. I was very satisfied with their care. I would recommend to others
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. I really liked Home Instead and they made my life easy. What we liked the most about Home Instead is that they're flexibility and we ended up with a few care takers that my aunt enjoyed spending time with
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My dad had an extended stay [name removed] after surgery for his bladder cancer. He lost over 30 pounds and was completely debilitated. He couldn’t even walk independently. The services provided allowed me...
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They’ve been very helpful in getting competent CNAs to work with my bedridden husband. The CNA we now have goes above and beyond his duties. He looks at what we need and does it. When we had a problem with a...
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Our caregiver is great with him and gets him out on walks and other excursions. All the 5s are because of the caregiver we have. She has made such a difference in our life. She fits in perfectly.
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The only long term care services provider in the state of NC that operates both in-home care and family care homes.
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HELPING HANDS PATIENT SERVICES is a limited liability corporation with a staff of dedicated lift team technicians and support personnel. HHPS’ mission is to provide safe patient handling, improve patient comfort, safety and recovery, and prevent employee injuries through skillful, compassionate...
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How much does home care cost in Chapel Hill, North Carolina?

The average cost of home care in Chapel Hill is $31 per hour, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data.[01] Chapel Hill’s average hourly rate is in line with the national average rate of $31, despite the city’s cost of living being about 6% higher than the national average.[02]

Home care’s hourly pricing model provides flexibility needed to scale up or down, depending on a senior’s needs. Families often hire part-time home care for around 20 hours per week. Based on the average hourly rate in Chapel Hill, part-time home care costs $2,685 per month. A full-time home care schedule of about 44 hours per week may be a better fit for seniors who need more assistance, companionship, and supervision. Full-time home care in Chapel Hill costs about $5,906 per month.

For seniors who need more than part-time care, families may want to consider assisted living, memory care, or a nursing home, which may be more cost-effective than full-time or round-the-clock home care.

Average home care costs in Chapel Hill, NC

Average hourly rate
$31/hr
Average overnight rate
$34/hr
Average weekend rate
$36/hr

Home care costs vs. senior living costs in Chapel Hill, NC

44 hours of home care/wk
$5,906/mo
$6,542/mo

Home care costs in Chapel Hill 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.
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LocationHourly costDaily costMonthly costAnnual cost
Chapel Hill, NC$31$124$2,685$32,240
North Carolina$30$120$2,598$31,200
National$30$120$2,598$31,200
Chapel Hill, NC
Hourly cost:$31
Daily cost:$124
Monthly cost:$2,685
Annual cost:$32,240
North Carolina
Hourly cost:$30
Daily cost:$120
Monthly cost:$2,598
Annual cost:$31,200
National
Hourly cost:$30
Daily cost:$120
Monthly cost:$2,598
Annual cost:$31,200
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How to pay for home care in Chapel Hill

Families in Chapel Hill typically use a combination of personal savings and payments from publicly funded benefit programs to cover the cost of in-home care.

Private pay options

  • Personal savings and retirement income. Pensions, retirement accounts, and Social Security benefits are commonly used to pay for in-home care.
  • Long-term care insurance. Many long-term care policies cover at least some of the cost of home care services.
  • Life insurance. Some policies can be converted, sold, or borrowed against to help fund long-term care.
  • Home equity. Through a reverse mortgage or home equity loan, seniors can convert some of their equity into cash.

Medicare

Medicare covers short-term home health care prescribed by a doctor and provided by a Medicare-certified agency. Covered services may include:[03]

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

Medicare resources in Chapel Hill

Senior residents of Chapel Hill can contact the Medicare and Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) at 855-408-1212 for free, unbiased guidance about Medicare benefits. The following SHIIP resources are available to residents of Orange County:

  • Seymour Center
    2551 Homestead Road
    Chapel Hill, NC 27516
    Phone: 919-968-2070
  • Passmore Center
    103 Meadowlands Drive
    Hillsborough, NC 27278
    Phone: 919-245-2015

For general questions about Medicare, visit Medicare.gov.

Medicaid

Medicaid can help cover home care services for eligible seniors in Chapel Hill. North Carolina’s Medicaid program offers several options to support in-home care, including:[04]

  • Personal Care Services (PCS). This program helps with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, and mobility. To qualify, individuals must have a medical condition, disability, or cognitive impairment and demonstrate a need for help with at least two ADLs. An independent assessment determines eligibility and the number of service hours approved.​[05]
  • Home Health Services. Medicaid covers medically necessary services prescribed by a physician, including skilled nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and home health aide services. These services are provided in the individual’s residence and are intended for those who are homebound or have limited mobility.​[06]
  • Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults (CAP/DA). This Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver program offers a range of services to help individuals who require a nursing facility level of care to remain in their homes. Offerings may include personal care assistance, home modifications, meal delivery, and case management. Enrollment in CAP/DA is limited and there may be a waiting list.[07]

Medicaid resources in Chapel Hill, NC

North Carolina residents can apply for Medicaid online via ePASS or by calling the NC Medicaid Contact Center at 888-245-0179. To apply in person or get help with Medicaid questions, seniors in Chapel Hill and Orange County can contact these local resources:

VA benefits

For eligible veterans in Chapel Hill, these benefit programs from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs can help cover the cost of in-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.[08] 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 at the nearest regional benefits office in Winston-Salem.
  • Homemaker and Home Health Aide Care. This VA program offers trained professionals to help veterans with daily personal care needs such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation, allowing them to remain at home. Services are ordered by a VA health care provider and arranged through the local VA medical center. To apply, contact a VA social worker in North Carolina for next steps.[09]
  • Veteran Directed Care (VDC). The VDC program gives eligible veterans control to manage their own care services, including the ability to hire personal care aides and tailor services to individual needs. Enrollment is coordinated through the local VA medical center’s social work department.[10]

Resources for veterans in Chapel Hill

The following organizations in Chapel Hill and Orange County can assist veterans in applying for benefits or checking the status of existing applications.

Resources in Chapel Hill that help seniors age in place

Chapel Hill and Orange County boast several programs and organizations that provide senior residents with the resources they need to live independently.

  • Central Pines’ Area Agency on Aging (CPAAA)
    This AAA serves Orange County and others in North Carolina’s Research Park Triangle. It provides a wide range of social, health and wellness, educational, legal, and financial supports for seniors.
    4307 Emperor Boulevard, Suite 110
    Durham, NC 27703
    Phone: 800-310-9777
    Email: aging@centralpinesnc.gov
  • Legal Aid of North Carolina Senior Law Project
    This organization provides free civil legal assistance for North Carolinians ages 60+ and operates a toll-free legal helpline.
    Carrboro Main Office (serving Orange County)
    205 W Main Street, Suite 203
    Carrboro, NC 27510
    Phone: 800-672-5834
    Senior Legal Helpline: 877-579-7562

Home care laws and regulations in North Carolina

The North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR) regulates home care providers in the state.

Licensing and accreditation

To legally operate, home care agencies in North Carolina must obtain a license from the DHSR’s Acute and Home Care Licensure and Certification Section. To obtain a license, agencies must demonstrate that they have:[11]

  • Formal policies covering client, facility, and personnel records and practices
  • Documented standard operating procedures
  • Infection control policies and practices
  • Emergency response plans
  • Staff immunization and sick leave plans
  • Mechanisms to verify staff background and criminal records
  • Mechanisms to ensure staff are appropriately trained for their jobs

Hiring practices

Home care agencies in North Carolina are required to implement strict hiring procedures to ensure client safety, including the following.[11]

  • All potential employees must undergo a criminal background check. Applicants who have lived in North Carolina for less than five years must complete both state and national background checks, including fingerprinting.
  • Agencies may not hire individuals with substantiated findings on the North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry.
  • Staff must meet specific education and training requirements, and agencies must provide regular supervision to maintain high standards of care.

These regulations help maintain accountability and ensure that seniors in the state receive dependable, high-quality home care.

How to choose the right home care agency in Chapel Hill

Hiring a home care agency to assist an aging loved one is an important decision. To make the best choice, take the following steps.

Request detailed pricing information

Ask agencies for written estimates including hourly rates and additional charges.

Ask about caregiver training and expertise

Check for experience that’s relevant to your loved one’s needs, such as dementia care, mobility assistance, or managing chronic conditions.

Check licensing and inspection history

The North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation maintains a list of licensed home care and home health care agencies in the state. To understand a specific agency’s regulatory background, ask for inspection reports when you talk with them.

Read home care reviews

Reviews from families can offer valuable insight into the day-to-day experiences clients have with different agencies. Look for comments on timeliness, caregiver compatibility, professionalism, and overall satisfaction. Reviews on trusted platforms can help you narrow your search and identify home care providers with strong reputations in the local community.

References

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

  2. Payscale. Cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

  3. U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. (2024). Home health services. Medicare.gov.

  4. North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. (2025, April). NC Medicaid 1915(i) services.

  5. North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. (2025, April 16). Personal Care Services (PCS).

  6. North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. (2025, April 8). Home Health Services.

  7. North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. (2025, August 5). Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults.

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

  9. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (2025, May 30). Homemaker and Home Health Aide Care.

  10. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (2025, June 2). Veteran-Directed Care.

  11. North Carolina Office of Administrative Hearings. 10A NCAC 13J: Licensing of home care agencies.

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

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U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. (2024). Home health services. Medicare.gov.

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North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. (2025, April). NC Medicaid 1915(i) services.

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North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. (2025, April 16). Personal Care Services (PCS).

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North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. (2025, April 8). Home Health Services.

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North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. (2025, August 5). Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults.

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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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North Carolina Office of Administrative Hearings. 10A NCAC 13J: Licensing of home care agencies.