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top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Acti-Kare Responsive In-Home Care of Knoxville, Right at Home - Greenville, SC and Home Instead - Seneca, SC
avgHourlyRateHC: $28
avgFulltimeRateHC: $5,335
nationalAvgRateHC: $30
avgParttimeRateHC: $2,425

Home Care Agencies near Whittier, NC

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Photo of Acti-Kare Responsive In-Home Care of Knoxville
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10 reviews
Let this letter serve as a professional recommendation and reference for Acti-Kare. [name removed] had worked for my father as his caregiver for nearly two years until his death. My dad had ALS, and his care...
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.
LET OUR FAMILY CARE FOR YOURSActi-Kare Responsive In-Home Care is a leading in-home senior care company that has been trusted for over a decade. We provide personal care in the home with a focus on promoting an active, and memory stimulated lifestyle for seniors at any level of functionality...
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Photo of Right at Home - Greenville, SC
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14 reviews
Sometimes it takes a little time to find the right fit/personality to take care of your loved one. 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.
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Photo of Home Instead - Seneca, SC
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3 reviews
They were friendly and flexible and made it easy to stay informed about care even though I lived 2 hours away. I would recommend their home care services to anyone looking.
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
The staff are always on time, did what was on my list or would check with office staff if something went wrong. [name removed] became aggressive towards the end.
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 proudly serving Anderson, Oconee, Pickens and surrounding counties. Our Focus Dependability of Service Continuity of Caregivers Peace of Mind for the Family Quality of Life for the Client Independent Living in the Home Our Services Companion Care For our basic level of care,...
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Photo of Home Instead - Maryville, TN
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5 reviews
Home Instead is a good solution to our needs to have someone stay with a disabled family member while the primary caregiver is away. They are also helping with housekeeping tasks. The friendly and caring...
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 Instead - Blairsville, GA
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6 reviews
5 on all - the initial contact was great; the person with whom I connected asked appropriate leading questions and gave me leeway to respond; the folks that sat with my mom were kind, caring and empathetic...
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.
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 BrightStar Care of Knoxville, TN
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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 Senior Helpers - Knoxville, TN
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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
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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 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 Homewatch CareGivers of Knoxville, TN
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1 review
We are using this company to take care of our mom .They are very thorough trustworthy always on time and care about the people their taking care of and are there for the family. They learn what the patient...
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.
At Homewatch CareGivers, we pride ourselves on being one of the oldest and most trusted providers of customized in-home care services. We know that inviting someone into your home is an important and complex decision, and we uphold our values throughout the time we work with you. We develop a...
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...
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Photo of TheKey Coastal South Carolina
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7 reviews
They're great. We've had great success with them. My loved one loves everybody that's been sent. We're down to two different ladies, and she loves both of them. They've been great - I can't say enough...
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 TheKey South Carolina Upstate
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9 reviews
I was very satisfied with the services I received from this home care agency. Everything went very well, and my care givers were awesome. They arrived on time, and were helpful with whenever. They took me 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.
Home Care Assistance, Greenville's leading provider of in-home senior care, provides premier care at home. Founded by a Certified Geriatric Care Manager and PhD Clinical Psychologist, Home Care Assistance rigorously screens and trains caregivers in its exclusive Balanced Care Method™. This Method...
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
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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...
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Photo of Home Helpers Home Care of Hendersonville, NC
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1 review
Steve was very helpful in obtaining home care for my Mother-in-law. She has a fairly rapidly developing dementia but yet is able to stay at home for the moment. He has been flexible with the "chores" the...
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.
Established in 2000, we are a fully licensed Home Care Agency headed by an MSW with thirty years of experience in helping folks.  Our Director of Nursing  also has a Masters Degree with a concentration in Gerontology.  We welcome the opportunity to serve you and your loved ones with the utmost...
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Photo of FirstLight Home Care of Asheville, NC
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4 reviews
I think they do a great job. The people I've dealt with are very outstanding. Their customer service is great. I have no complaints whatsoever. We had a little miscommunication hiccup at the beginning...
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
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.
5 reviews
With the exception of one caregiver definitely being an Alpha female, the rest were so very kind to my Mother, treated her with respect and tried to engage her as much as possible (dementia involved). Made...
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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3 reviews
Harmony at Home has been wonderful to work with. The staff is caring, attentive, and truly dedicated to providing quality support. They made the entire process smooth and reassuring. Highly recommend for...
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.
There comes a time in each of our lives when we or our loved ones need medical assistance. If you or your loved ones are facing health problems, be they temporary or chronic, it may be time to reach out for help. MediCall HomeCare is your number one source for home caregiving services. Contact us...
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
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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2 reviews
Andy Hough is great. He introduced me to a wonderful caregiver. She has been with me 6 months and hope forever.
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 am very appreciative for New Birth and the staff. The company and staff if very compassionate, loving and caring. I feel safe to go to work knowing my love one is in the best care with no worries. I 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.
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1 review
The staff is very friendly and they do a great job. They are easy to get in touch with and the value is very good. They are always on time and do a good job communicating how everything went at the end 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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1 review
The caregivers did a good job with my loved one and the staff was friendly. The service provided good value and help us out when we needed it. I would recommend this service to others based on 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 goal is to provide the best possible quality of life for your loved ones, so we collaborate with our clients, their families and healthcare providers to decide how to best meet the home health care needs of each individual client. Synergy HomeCare of Greenville has been serving the Upstate...
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2 reviews
What I appreciated most was being able to have a responsible, kind person to sit with my mom while I ran my everyday errands and know all was well.
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 Whittier, NC

Average home care costs in Whittier, NC

Home care in Whittier 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
$32/hr
Average weekend rate
$32/hr

Home care costs vs. senior living costs in Whittier, NC

Home care costs in Whittier 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
$4,775/mo
To learn more about other local senior living options, view Whittier assisted living facilities or Whittier memory care facilities.

Home care costs in Whittier 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
Whittier, NC$28$112$2,425$29,120
North Carolina$28$112$2,425$29,120
National$30$120$2,598$31,200
Whittier, NC
Hourly cost:$28
Daily cost:$112
Monthly cost:$2,425
Annual cost:$29,120
North Carolina
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 Whittier, 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 Whittier.
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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 Whittier

Recent reviews for home care in Whittier

TheKey South Carolina Upstate in Greenville, SC

5.0
Everything is going well for my mother since she started to receive home care from this agency. As far as I know they are doing well, and they are pleased with the help they have been provided with. Overall I'am satisfied with the services my mother is receiving from this home care agency.

TheKey Coastal South Carolina in Pawleys Island, SC

5.0
First off Home Care Assistance is in home care. The staff is absolutely amazing. From the home care liaison to the scheduling staff and the individuals that come to stay with my mother. Everyone is so professional and kind and friendly. I was hesitant at first to allow someone I didn’t ...
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Home Helpers Home Care of Knoxville, TN

4.5
We have used Home Helpers services for over two years now and I have found them to be supportive, ethical, flexible, client-centered, and inclusive! Home Helpers services are used for my aging mother. Since I also have a sister with Autism, and my mother has been her primary caregiver, the ...
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