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top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Options for Senior America - Gaithersburg, MD, 2nd Family - Eldersburg and Assisting Hands Home Care of Frederic/Carroll/Washington Counties, MD
avgHourlyRateHC: $29
avgFulltimeRateHC: $5,525
nationalAvgRateHC: $30
avgParttimeRateHC: $2,511

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Photo of Options for Senior America - Gaithersburg, MDCommunity card badge
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103 reviews
Although my friend declined all of the help, guidance, and advice. [name removed] was amazingly helpful, caring, and patient. She went above and beyond, and I'm grateful and thankful for having worked 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.
Options For Senior America Corp. started providing home care services in late 1989 to the residents of the Washington, DC metropolitan area. What started as a handful of customers grew substantially due to the personal customer service that the company's management has always been keen to...
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104 reviews
[name removed]and [name removed]went over and above from the original contact before we were a customer and kept communicating keeping us in the loop all along. I appreciated the ease of using the customer...
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.
A family-owned business, 2nd Family began in 2011 as a result of our own experience in searching for in-home care for our own loved one — our grandmother. We discovered first-hand that there was a huge void between the level of care available and the level of care that we wanted for our own loved...
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Photo of Assisting Hands Home Care of Frederic/Carroll/Washington Counties, MD
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5 reviews
[names removed] were the very best caregivers by far - others were average. The woman from Cameroon was awful. I would recommend Assisting Hands Home care to others who are looking for home care 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.
Assisting Hands Home Care serving Frederick, Carroll, & Washington Counties in Maryland, began serving our communities over 4 years ago with one mission: To provide peace of mind and relieve the stress of families taking care of loved ones by being there when they can't.This mission is deep...
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6 reviews
They provided help when I needed it for my dad. An initial assessment was done to determine the level of care to be provided. They quickly set him up with someone well suited for dad. She understood how to...
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 a national leader in professional in home assistance services. Our specialty is experienced and compassionate in home senior care that enables our clients to live independently in their own home. Our mission is to ensure a better quality of life for our clients and their...
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50 reviews
Options is a well-run company that provides excellent support. They were always available to answer questions and guide us through the process of setting up care for my parents. I feel relief knowing that 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.
Options For Senior America Corp. started providing home care services in late 1989 to the residents of the Washington, DC metropolitan area. What started as a handful of customers grew substantially due to the personal customer service that the company's management has always been keen to...
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Photo of Chesapeake Caregivers of Annapolis, MD
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15 reviews
Chesapeake Caregivers attempted to make sure that a good match was made between caregiver and client. After 1 or2 failed attempts, Chesapeake successfully put together a spectacular team. I require 24/7...
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.
Typical In Home Care Services Include: Level 1 nursing ?Planning and Preparing Meals Personal Grooming Household Maintenance & Organization ?Assistance with Activities Transportation Companionship
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15 reviews
We found [name removed], [name removed] and, especially [name removed], very thoughtful and caring. [name removed] was always kind and gentle with my sister and provided helpful suggestions on how to make...
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.
Comfort Home Care LLC, provides in-home or in senior living community care, according to your schedule, your needs, and your individual personality, or that of a loved one for whom you may be primarily responsible. Comfort Home Care is unique because we take it personally!! Each and every client...
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Photo of Senior Helpers - York, PA
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9 reviews
I would say five for all of them because they did an excellent job and everything they done on all the things that you expressed up above. The care and treatment of my mother in law was great and they had...
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 Provides Many services in the Harrisburg and York, Pennsylvania area. We provide a full array of Home Care services for seniors and the elderly living in this beautiful area. Our Home Care Services are provided by bonded and insured employees and all employees pass a National...
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101 reviews
Even though we just lost a candidate because she wasn't comfortable with my sister's condition, she decided not to return. But thank God for [name removed]! She has been very supportive and helpful in trying...
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.
Options For Senior America Corp. started providing home care services in late 1989 to the residents of the Washington, DC metropolitan area. What started as a handful of customers grew substantially due to the personal customer service that the company's management has always been keen to...
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Photo of Senior Helpers - Dover, DE
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6 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.
Senior Helpers is a national leader in professional in-home companion care and personal assistance services.  We provide dependable, consistent, and affordable care services to our clients and their families.  Services include light housekeeping, bathing and dressing, errands and...
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Photo of Options for Senior America - Harrisburg, PA
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9 reviews
Options came to the rescue when we had a family emergency. Without them I would not have had the support needed for my mom during the emergency
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 Absolute Care Services LLC
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24 reviews
My parents received Aplus care. The caregivers were knowledgeable and compassionate. I was very pleased with the care,24/7 customer service who responded to all our requests in a timely manner. The...
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.
If you or your loved ones are looking for in-home care serving the greater Baltimore suburban area, look no further than Absolute Care Services, LLC. Based out of Towson, Maryland, Absolute Care Services, LLC offers a variety of home care options. They were founded in 2014 and are under local...
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26 reviews
The owner and primary caretaker, Vida is awesome. She's caring, friendly and highly knowledgeable. I love her, and so does my sister. I highly recommend Options for Senior America Annapolis.
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.
Options For Senior America Corp. started providing home care services in late 1989 to the residents of the Washington, DC metropolitan area. What started as a handful of customers grew substantially due to the personal customer service that the company's management has always been keen to...
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Photo of HomeWell Care Services of Montgomery County, MD
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5 reviews
HomeWell staff is the perfect match for our needs. I was growing desperate to find in-home care for my mother. I scheduled for a vacation and was unsure if a family would be able to help. I made contact...
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
I would absolutely recommend Cornerstone to everyone. The people are so personable and they care. Easy to communicate, adjust, etc
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 Home Instead - Wyoming, DE
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3 reviews
They matched us up with someone who is personable, professional, extremely observant and accepting of my husband and the issues we were dealing with. Absolutely recommend them! The office/administrative...
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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Photo of Right at Home - Hanover and East Adams, PA
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1 review
From the initial interview, to the scheduling and billing services, Right at Home was an excellent service provider to work with. The care giver provided service for my dad but allowed my mom a time to...
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.
Right at Home is an in-home care and assistance agency, providing quality senior and disabled persons care since 1995.Serving from our main office in York, with satellite offices in Camp Hill, Hanover, and Lancaster, we provide thoroughly screened, trained, insured and bonded caregivers for a...
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1 review
Everybody at Mekka home care is very welcoming, warm, and courteous. Makes me feel very comfortable having my loved one taken care of by that staff. I recommend them to anyone seeking home care for a loved...
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 usually don’t write reviews but I had to write about my family’s experience with Benevolent Home Health Care. Their caregivers are very caring and friendly. Their office staff are always responsive 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 Radiant Health Services
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1 review
Choosing a home care agency for a loved one is a decision fraught with concern, the desire for the best care, and the hope of finding a compassionate and professional team. I found all this and more 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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Photo of ForeverCare
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13 reviews
Very clean office, Friendly office staff. Very professional!
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 Griswold Home Care for Aspen Hill-Wheaton, MD
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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.
About Griswold Home Care Compassionate Commitment, Dedicated Caring Griswold Home Care is unlike any other home care company in the world. Our commitment to referring the best possible non-medical home care professionals available has resulted in helping over 80,000 families just like yours....
Photo of Philia Home Care Washington DC
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1 review
I wanted to express my heartfelt appreciation for the outstanding care and support that Philia provided to my dad. From the moment we engaged their services, the level of professionalism, compassion, 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.
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Photo of Home Helpers Home Care of Bowie, MD
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2 reviews
Home Helpers stepped in to provide services to our family during a crisis. Their care staff was fantastic and flexible, while the family was trying to make arrangements and dealing with illness and travel....
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 Helpers / Direct Link of Bowie, MD is more than an in-home health care agency – we help make life easier and more enjoyable for you and your family. We’re a locally owned, trusted provider of quality, compassionate senior home care in Bowie and the surrounding communities.We customize our...
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Photo of TriCounty At Home
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2 reviews
I'am very satisfied with the services my parents have been receiving from this home care agency. My parents are doing, and everything is working out very well. The care givers that have come out to help have...
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.
Making Life EasierJust as growing older can allow for a more relaxed lifestyle, it can also present new obstacles and challenges. Many seniors find that for the first time in their lives, they have to ask for assistance. TriCounty at Home can help. With TriCounty at Home , you or your loved one...

Costs of home care in Shepperd, MD

Average home care costs in Shepperd, MD

Home care in Shepperd 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
$29/hr
Average overnight rate
$31/hr
Average weekend rate
$32/hr

Home care costs vs. senior living costs in Shepperd, MD

Home care costs in Shepperd 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
$5,525/mo
$5,779/mo
To learn more about other local senior living options, view Shepperd assisted living facilities or Shepperd memory care facilities.

Home care costs in Shepperd 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
Shepperd, MD$29$116$2,511$30,160
Maryland$31$124$2,685$32,240
National$30$120$2,598$31,200
Shepperd, MD
Hourly cost:$29
Daily cost:$116
Monthly cost:$2,511
Annual cost:$30,160
Maryland
Hourly cost:$31
Daily cost:$124
Monthly cost:$2,685
Annual cost:$32,240
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 Shepperd, MD

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What families are saying about home care in Shepperd

Recent reviews for home care in Shepperd

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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Griswold Home Care - Baltimore and Howard County, MD in Ellicott City, MD

4.5
The caregivers were just wonderful. Very friendly, nice, and they did a great job. Getting the office and the caregivers on the same page was not good. It was the office staff just was not in sync. I would use this service again.

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 Shepperd

There are 774 home care facilities near Shepperd, Maryland. 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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