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Browse the 158 home care agencies in New Castle, read 145 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services to find the best home care options near you. Families in New Castle 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 New Castle personalize their services to your needs and provide them as frequently or infrequently as needed.

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top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Home Instead - Louisville East and Oldham County, KY, Senior Helpers - Louisville, KY and Home Instead - Frankfort, KY
avgHourlyRateHC: $28
avgFulltimeRateHC: $5,335
nationalAvgRateHC: $30
avgParttimeRateHC: $2,425

Home Care Agencies near New Castle, KY

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Photo of Home Instead - Louisville East and Oldham County, KY
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6 reviews
I have come to learn and see that Home Instead is a professional agency. They are truly in the home care business. It's displayed both by the caregiver and the administration staff. I finally have peace of...
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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5 reviews
We were very happy with them. They were reliable, and everything worked out well. It took a few people to find the right fit, but once we did they did a good job, and we were able to keep the same person. I...
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 is committed to improving the quality of life of seniors by providing experienced in-home caregivers to allow mom or dad to continue their independent living in their own home.Providing quality relationships is our calling card.  Senior Helpers performs thorough...
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Photo of Home Instead - Frankfort, KY
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6 reviews
The care, capabilities, and friendliness were exactly what we were looking for. We would definitely recommend Home Instead Frankfort to others. Thank you for your excellent and professional management,...
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 FirstLight Home Care of Lexington, KY
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1 review
They are a very reputable company. They provide the caregivers as requested. They are by the book with their policies. The office staff are very friendly to deal with. They are very prompt at responses. ...
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 FirstLight Home Care of Columbus, IN
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5 reviews
This is a really good home health care. They put there clients needs first. They care for the clients. They try to help them any way they can.
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 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
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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...
Photo of Senior Helpers - Florence, KY
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2 reviews
I would use again. They were usually on time as scheduled. Easy to work with managers regarding changes. Very easy to start care. They are very responsive to communication via phone and email. The manager...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Senior Helpers® is a national leader in professional in-home assistance services. Founded in Baltimore in 2001, we’ve rapidly built a reputation for providing only the best in dependable, consistent and affordable elderly care services. We have the people, resources, systems and knowledge...
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Photo of BrightStar Care of Louisville, KY
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5 reviews
The caregivers we have encountered with BrightStar have been courteous, kind and very supportive. I feel like they are part of the family.
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.
Accredited by The Joint Commission, BrightStar Care of Louisville is locally owned by Louisville, KY natives Christian and Leslie McCutcheon. Our experienced staff is dedicated to providing high quality, dependable non-medical home care and companionship. From assistance with bathing, dressing,...
Photo of Home Instead - Fort Mitchell, KY
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Everyone we've met has been lovely!! The only downside so far: some caregivers we met have left abruptly (within the company). It can be challenging for a dementia patient who needs stability. We're...
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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
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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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Photo of Home Helpers Home Care of Louisville, KY
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3 reviews
It's working out very well so far. We haven't had any issues with the company. They have been easy to work with, no billing issues, and everyone shows up on time.
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.
Regardless of age or ability, you value your independence. Whether you’re a family caregiver or could benefit from assistance yourself, Home Helpers and Direct Link of Louisville, KY can make your life easier by providing home care services, including companion care, respite care, elderly care,...
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5 reviews
Some caregivers, 3 or 4, have been fantastic. Several others have either not done well or have only lasted a few weeks. Turnover is hard for mom and the family. They communicate effectively with family. ...
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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3 reviews
My parents look forward to Steve's visit for the next week as soon as he walks out the door. Has helped me and my sister a great deal knowing that for a couple hours a week someone else is there giving us a...
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.
Premier Caring Hands is State Certified to provide Non-Medical Personal Care Services. We provide trained, insured and bonded caregivers for the services you need. With extensive background in Caring for individuals in need, our team of experts can help guide you through the process to find the...
2 reviews
We've been using Home Helpers for a few months now. The owners are so sweet and helpful. My mom enjoys the company of her "helper". Thanks.
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
I've had a great experience so far. I would recommend to others.
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.
North America's #1 Provider of Compassionate Care!As everyday life becomes increasingly challenging, assistance can go a long way.  Home Helpers provides that extra help for seniors and those facing illness or injury-related situations.Home Helpers offers personalized, non-medical care...
1 review
This is homecare, so the cleanliness and activities don't really apply. Everything was great though. The prices were very reasonable. I can't really think of any improvements they needed - everything was...
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
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 of the Bluegrass provides non-medical home care in Lexington, Frankfort and the Greater Bluegrass Region. We use trained, screened caregivers who are fully bonded and insured. Our caregivers are experienced and love what they do.We love caring for your loved ones.
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2 reviews
They have been very good with my mother. She usually doesn’t like to accept assistance but has adjusted to them very quickly. We would recommend them highly.
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
They have done a good job, I haven't had any problems. I have someone twenty-four hours, so I don't have to worry about her being late or not showing up.
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
Let me start by saying we are no longer using Home Matters. We did have some scheduling issues but the staff were always friendly to my dad and myself. The caregivers were always clean and the cost was...
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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5 reviews
We are so glad that we interviewed and chose Home Instead. Within 2 weeks, my very independent-minded aunt decided she was ready for some help. Within a week and a half, she passed away. So her decline was...
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 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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10 reviews
She was so caring and sweet to my husband who loved her. She answered all of my questions and was very understanding. She was never in a hurry.
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...
2 reviews
We had just a little bit of trouble with the caregivers. Overall the caregivers are good but there was some odd weirdness that maybe could have been screened out. It's my dad that needed help so as far as...
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
I would tell others that my parents have a lady who comes in and she has really become someone who my mother can talk to and share her personal health concerns with that she is not comfortable sharing 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.
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1 review
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.
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Costs of home care in New Castle, KY

Average home care costs in New Castle, KY

Home care in New Castle 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
$36/hr
Average weekend rate
$36/hr

Home care costs vs. senior living costs in New Castle, KY

Home care costs in New Castle 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
$5,335/mo
$4,402/mo
To learn more about other local senior living options, view New Castle assisted living facilities or New Castle memory care facilities.

Home care costs in New Castle 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.
Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 5 columns.
Column location: Location (Location name)
Column hourlyCost: Hourly cost (Cost per hour)
Column dailyCost: Daily cost (Cost per day (4 hours))
Column monthlyCost: Monthly cost (Cost per month)
Column annualCost: Annual cost (Cost per year)
LocationHourly costDaily costMonthly costAnnual cost
New Castle, KY$28$112$2,425$29,120
Kentucky$28$112$2,425$29,120
National$30$120$2,598$31,200
New Castle, KY
Hourly cost:$28
Daily cost:$112
Monthly cost:$2,425
Annual cost:$29,120
Kentucky
Hourly cost:$28
Daily cost:$112
Monthly cost:$2,425
Annual cost:$29,120
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 New Castle, KY

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 New Castle.
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 New Castle

Recent reviews for home care in New Castle

Home Matters Caregiving of Cincinnati

4.0
Very professional agency. They have rarely had gaps in service and if so have notified us in advance. Caring aides. Owner is always there for you and hands on. Client is a Veteran and when VA had a ceremony at his house to honor his service, the owner came. You won’t find a better agency.

Premier Caregiver Services - Louisville, KY

5.0
Rating reflects the the assistance and guidance given prior to the move to our individual needs and working with the current faculity for a smooth transition.

Home Instead - Louisville East and Oldham County, KY

5.0
We remain thrilled with the primary caregiver, [name removed], who helps my mom. She has brought us such peace and we feel that my mother is much healthier and engaged. [name removed] is great at problem solving and anticipating needs, and we are very grateful.

Frequently asked questions about home care in New Castle

There are 158 home care facilities near New Castle, Kentucky. 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.

The national median cost of home care is $30 per hour, according to A Place for Mom’s internal data. This cost may vary depending on the location and provided services.

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