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Browse the 554 home care agencies in Dover, read 515 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services to find the best home care options near you. Families in Dover 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 Dover personalize their services to your needs and provide them as frequently or infrequently as needed.

Home Care Agencies near Dover, PA

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34 reviews
The quality and professionalism of the caregiver, who are on time, caring, and willing to go the extra mile to help my husband, 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.
Home Instead Senior Care enables the elderly to live independently. It’s at home where quality of life is enhanced without the stress of interrupted routines and changes in daily habits. Our non-medical CAREGivers provide one-on-one support and interaction that reduce feelings of isolation and...
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5 reviews
The start of the care was rough. Once things calmed down they were very nice to work with. The caregiver connection with our loved one was tough at first. The first caregiver we thought was going to be...
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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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We have been using Senior Helpers for just about 6 months and I highly recommend them. Communication is great and they were wonderful at explaining the process and helping us navigate this new territory.
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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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Garden Spot Village is a great place where the staff truly cares about the residents! Everyone there is so helpful and thoughtful. Their activities and special events are so well thought out and a great time...
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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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6 reviews
When we contacted them, they were able to start right away. They were also a lot more flexible in terms of scheduling. They were willing to do things like drive him to the store, to the bank, etc. A lot of...
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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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Making a decision for a homecare services can sometimes be over whelming. I could not make a choice for my dad's long term care. So iI consulted one of my co workers who introduced Axion Home Care to me. So...
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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.
We service all areas of Schuylkill County.We provide personal care, light home support, errands, laundry, meal prep and respite services for your loved one.
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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 Instead Senior Care® is a reliable source of home care for seniors in the West Baltimore and Howard County area. Services include companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, med reminders, shopping, errands, more. We are also licensed by the Dept of Health to provide hands on...
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I had some problems with the owner, she was very unprofessional, and a little demanding. However our caregiver, Althea, was one of the best workers on the face of the Earth. She worked so hard I would trust...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
At Chika Divine Care, we provide in-home care, companionship, help with daily living activities and also assist with the maintenance of our client's independence and dignity. We are approved by Maryland Dept of Health and Mental Hygiene Office of Health Care Quality.Our staff members are...
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The owner cares about his client, and he is very friendly. The services they offered us, were: shopping, cooking, light housekeeping and more to assist our loved one. I think they need to expand the...
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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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The challenge has been the need to train staff on using a swivel shower chair and making sure that the equipment is put back.
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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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I was extremely pleased with Elizabeth Cooney Personal Care. They were able to supply my family with a caregiver immediately and for 24 hrs a day for my dying father. They were very helpful in giving my...
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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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After my 93 year old mom fell and broke her hip, she needed a hip replacement. Her recovery at Stella Maris was excellent. After her ninety day stay, she came home much healthier than before....the nurses...
Provides: Home Care, Nursing Homes
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal 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.
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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.
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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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Costs of home care in Dover, PA

Average cost of home care in Dover, PA

Home care in Dover 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
$30/hr
Average weekend rate
$30/hr

Home care costs vs. senior living costs in Dover

Home care costs in Dover 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
$5,311/mo
$5,443/mo
To learn more about other local senior living options, view Dover assisted living facilities or Dover memory care facilities.

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How to pay for home care in Dover, PA

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 Dover.
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 Dover

Recent reviews for home care in Dover

Home Instead - Lemoyne, PA

5.0
So far they've been great, we haven't had a single issue! Everyone we've spoken with has been very friendly, and the aides have been professional and caring. We've only been using the service a short time but so far there haven't been any issues with scheduling or lateness.

Care Connect Solutions in Lancaster, PA

4.6
We chose Care Connect Solutions because it was recommended to us and I found they were a little cheaper than some other groups. They were also very accommodating and flexible with the hours that we were needing. We are having a good experience with our caregiver we currently have, she has been ...
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2nd Family Main Line in Ardmore, PA

4.4
This company is worth looking at if you need care for an elder. The workers that they have sent out have been pretty good for the most part.

Frequently asked questions about home care in Dover

There are 554 home care facilities near Dover, Pennsylvania. 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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