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The National Landscape
Understanding Homecare Agencies across the United States
40,479
Homecare Agencys Nationwide
Data from CMS Provider of Services (POS) files and state licensing databases.
Understanding Homecare Agencies
Types of Homecare Services
- Personal care: Bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility assistance
- Companion care: Conversation, activities, supervision, safety monitoring
- Homemaking: Cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping, errands
- Specialized: Dementia care, post-surgery support, overnight care, live-in care
Agency vs. Independent Caregivers
- Agency: Handles hiring, taxes, insurance, backup coverage. More expensive but less hassle. Typical: $28-35/hr.
- Independent: You hire directly, often through care.com or referrals. Lower cost ($18-25/hr) but you're the employer.
- Registry: Connects you with caregivers but you're still the employer. Middle ground option.
How Much Care Do You Need?
- A few hours/week: Help with bathing, errands, companionship. Often 2-4 hour visits.
- Part-time daily: Morning or evening routine help. 4-6 hours/day.
- Full-time: 8-12 hours/day for significant care needs or safety concerns.
- 24-hour/live-in: Round-the-clock care. Live-in is often more affordable than 24-hour shifts.
Choosing a Homecare Agency
Screening process: "What background checks do you run?" Look for criminal, reference, and credential verification. Ask about ongoing monitoring.
Caregiver matching: "How do you match caregivers to clients?" Best agencies consider personality, skills, schedule, and specific needs.
Backup and supervision: "What happens if my caregiver calls in sick? Who supervises the caregiver?" There should be a care manager checking in.
True costs: "What's included in the hourly rate? Are there minimums, overtime rates, or holiday surcharges?" Get it in writing.
Paying for Homecare
Private Pay
National median: $30/hour (2024). Ranges from $23 in rural areas to $38+ in major metros. Most families pay out of pocket.
Long-Term Care Insurance
Most policies cover homecare. Check "elimination period" (waiting days), daily/monthly maximum, and if the agency must be licensed.
Medicaid HCBS Waivers
Home and Community-Based Services waivers cover personal care in most states. Income/asset limits apply. Often has waitlists.
VA Aid & Attendance
Veterans/surviving spouses can receive monthly benefits to pay for homecare. Can combine with Medicaid in some states.
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Alaska
7
Alabama
7
Arkansas
255
Arizona
28
California
2663
Colorado
823
Connecticut
960
District of Columbia
8
Delaware
71
Florida
5980
Georgia
3106
Georgia
3
Hawaii
117
Iowa
10
Idaho
14
Illinois
1046
Indiana
2719
Kansas
3
Kentucky
258
Louisiana
605
Massachusetts
61
Maryland
2504
Maine
351
Michigan
465
Minnesota
959
Missouri
22
Mississippi
6
Montana
4
Maine
1
Michigan
1
North Carolina
3004
North Dakota
13
Nebraska
9
New Hampshire
84
New Jersey
60
New Mexico
6
Nevada
356
New York
1469
Ohio
51
Oklahoma
412
Oregon
213
Oklahoma
1
Pennsylvania
4500
Pennsylvania
1
Rhode Island
42
South Carolina
1174
South Dakota
3
Tennessee
637
Texas
4470
Tennessee
1
Utah
135
Virginia
41
Vermont
4
Washington
369
Wisconsin
351
West Virginia
14
Wyoming
1
California
1
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