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Browse the 140 home care agencies in Unaka, read 217 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services to find the best home care options near you. Families in Unaka 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 Unaka personalize their services to your needs and provide them as frequently or infrequently as needed.

Home Care Agencies near Unaka, NC

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Photo of Senior Helpers - Canton, GA
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3 reviews
I would rate Senior Helpers with a 5 in all of the categories. They have been very caring for my mom and stepdad. The house is cleaner than it has been for a long time. They are willing to prepare meals, run...
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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11 reviews
We loved the prompt responses we received they were able to put care in place within a short amount of time. Communication was fantastic. We would bsolutely, recommend their services to other families, and...
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 - Northwest Georgia, GA
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4 reviews
So far everything is working out well for my mother since she started to receive services from this home care agency. We are pleased with all they have done for us. The care giver she has is great. She 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.
Choose ComForCare to live your best life possible. With ComForCare at your side, you can feel confident in the care you or your loved one is receiving. You can feel comfortable knowing a dedicated caregiver is there to help. And with our responsive management team, waiting to answer any...
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We're very happy with the service we've received from Brightstar. They've been working with my loved one quite well. They were very accommodating when we needed to extend our hours, and to make sure we got...
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.
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...
Photo of Home Instead - Maryville, TN
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4 reviews
Good place to get help for elderly. Always ask for [name removed]. He cares about the elderly. He is fantastic. I would not hesitate to ake the company for help. Very easy to do business with. Thanks for all...
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 Amada Senior Care of Lanier, GA
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2 reviews
Amada Senior Care is a Great facility, 7 patients and constant attention to patients! Well run and good wholesome food! Its brand new and has big tv to enjoy! TV in each room! [name removed] 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.
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2 reviews
The care given to my husband has been wonderful. The care giver has been on time, compassionate, experienced and professional. I would recommend them to anyone needing home care or care in a facility.
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 Senior Helpers - Knoxville, TN
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1 review
They covered all that I needed to know! Contact me as soon as you have a care person. I would recommend Senior Helpers Knoxville to others looking for homecare.
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 specializes in home care for individuals dealing with Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Parkinson’s. We focus on providing education for families and helping their loved ones stay in their home as long as they can in the environment they have come to love. Our caregivers are specifically...
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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 Right at Home - Northeast - Gainesville, GA
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5 reviews
Overall we're very pleased with the Right at Home service. The caregivers they've sent have been very friendly, and everything has worked out well so far. We have no complaints!
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 Right at Home of Northeast GeorgiaWe offer caregiving services for almost any family and practically any situation. Our in-home care lets you and your loved ones enjoy staying at home instead an assisted living facility. You can concentrate on caring, instead of caregiving. The homecare...
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Photo of Southern Companions LLC - Gainesville
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16 reviews
I thought I was talking to a family member from the beginning and it was fabulous. From the get go they were understanding and empathetic to what we needed. They were very patient with the family and 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.
Our company provides quality in home care to elderly, disabled and post operative patients. We pride ourselves in going the extra mile for our patients. We are Georgia state licensed in both home companion/sitter and personal care services. We do not send a caregiver to a home until one of the...
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Photo of Home Helpers Home Care of Knoxville, TN
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8 reviews
I'am very satisfied with the services we are receiving from this home care agency. Our care giver is great. She is always on time, and she does pretty much whatever I ask her to do. She is really great at...
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.
Mission: Professional In-Home/In-Facility Care allowing Seniors, Those Facing Lifelong Challenges and Recuperating Moms and Patients to remain independent at home and in their communities with dignity. Home Helpers Difference: Professionally trained employees, not contractors Specialized...
Photo of Home Instead - Blairsville, GA
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5 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.
Home Instead Senior Care provides in-home non-medical care. We provide assistance with personal care to meal preparation and light housekeeping to transportation. Our CAREGivers receive over 28 hours of continuous education and are bonded, insured, and licensed and have passed extensive...
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Photo of AccordCare - Peachtree Corners, GA
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55 reviews
I appreciate AccordCare because they really came at a time when it was extremely needed. the first day I walked in, one of the overnight caregivers ushered me upstairs to get some sleep. this was wonderful...
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.
Serving seniors since 1999, A Hand To Hold is the nation's premier provider of professionally led at-home care for seniors. Every family is unique. With our holistic approach to client care and our passion to improve each client's quality of life, our professional Care Managers, experts in...
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3 reviews
The care Phileo Home Care provided was mostly personal care and it was excellent. They went over and above. We set them up for my mom who had hip surgery. The day before they came, my mom rolled out of bed...
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.
4 reviews
What we like the most about Right at Home is each worker is dependable and we would definitely recommend their services to other families who may need them for their loved ones.
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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1 review
Our experience with Brighter Days goes way beyond 5 stars, we completely trust the care giver who is with our loved one. He goes way above and beyond, he really puts his heart into the work and treats out...
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.
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.
1 review
I would recommend them. We picked them because they do home 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.
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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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7 reviews
We were not happy with the company of this service. The caretake comes to the home and give assistance with personal care and lite housekeeping responsibilites that are needed for his care. We would...
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.
Preferred Care at Home is dedicated to providing reliable, compassionate and affordable care to the Chattanooga community. The care we provide improves quality of life while safeguarding independence and dignity in the home, or wherever our clients call home. Some of our services may include...
1 review
All is good! I would recommend Cornerstone Caregiving to those looking for homecare services.
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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1 review
We have used Guardian Home Health on and off for two years. We have used a couple of different locations. This one here in Cleveland, has been really good to work with.
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.
10 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 has been dedicated to providing the kind of non-medical in-home care that helps...
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.
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Costs of home care in Unaka, NC

Average cost of home care in Unaka, NC

Home care in Unaka 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
$23/hr
Average overnight rate
$31/hr
Average weekend rate
$31/hr

Home care costs vs. senior living costs in Unaka

Home care costs in Unaka 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
$4,377/mo
$4,451/mo
To learn more about other local senior living options, view Unaka assisted living facilities or Unaka memory care facilities.

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How to pay for home care in Unaka, NC

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 Unaka.
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 Unaka

Recent reviews for home care in Unaka

Right at Home - Northeast - Gainesville, GA

4.0
I have been really happy with them, they have been pretty reliable. They have a new placement person, and one time she failed to call me and tell me someone different was coming. It was over the weekend and she called me right back when she got in and let me know, and apologized. It took a ...
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ComForCare Home Care - Northwest Georgia, GA in Montrose, GA

5.0
We had a very short experience with them. They did a good job, and we didn't have any issues with the service.

Home Instead - Maryville, TN

4.0
Home Instead is working on getting a better caregiver. The one we have now doesn't do much of anything and he signed with Home Instead for cleaning, laundry, etc The agency is great, everyone has been wonderful and has been very helpful. We also are very grateful for [name removed], who has ...
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Frequently asked questions about home care in Unaka

There are 140 home care facilities near Unaka, North Carolina. 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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