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Top Home Care Agencies in North Merritt Island, FL

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Browse the 358 home care agencies in North Merritt Island, read 261 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services to find the best home care options near you. Families in North Merritt Island 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 North Merritt Island personalize their services to your needs and provide them as frequently or infrequently as needed.

Home Care Agencies near North Merritt Island, FL

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Photo of FirstLight Home Care of Central Orlando, FL
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19 reviews
I only paid for someone else but the care taker was outstanding according to the recipient of the services. I would absolutely recommend FirstLight Home Care of Central Orlando to those looking for home...
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.
Helping People in Central Orlando, Florida When you or your loved one needs help at home, turn to FirstLight HomeCare. We offer complete companion and personal care services for seniors, new mothers, those recovering from surgery, or anyone who just needs a little assistance. And with our...
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Photo of Advocate In-Home Care - Vero Beach, FL
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7 reviews
It took a couple weeks but we found a good team of caregivers. Extremely helpful and totally attentive to my husband's needs. Even if he didn't think he needed assistance. They also eased my burden keeping...
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 Miracles Of Hope Care LLC
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12 reviews
Most of the people that came were really sweet and took initiative. I did have a couple people who came that did not drive so I couldn't ask them to go to the store for us. And they charged me extra when...
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 Absolute Care Services, Inc
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10 reviews
What we like the most about Absolute Care Services is that they are caring and professional service. Based on the experience we have had, yes I would recommend them 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 Preferred Care at Home of Coastal Volusia, FL
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5 reviews
They were excellent. Highly recommended. They were flexible, good communicators and they took great care of my mom. The caregiver made a genuine connection. They did a great job of keeping us updated on...
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 of Coastal Volusia is your VIP experience for home care. Assisting clients improve their quality of life while still recognizing and maintaining their dignity and independence. visit us at preferhome.com/cv
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Photo of VIP America Central Home Health - Melbourne
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7 reviews
It's not a community, it's a nursing service that comes in each day to provide help. And they have sent multiple people until my Mom found someone she liked - she a tough, old nurse herself, so she's hard...
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.
VIP America Home Health CareMaking Life a little better...Referring quality caregivers to Treasure Coast, Palm Beaches, Southwest & Central Florida since 1997!Our goal is to help people stay independent. That includes working with Medicare Company, Rehabilitation Centers, Physicians and more...
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Photo of VIP America Home Health Care, LLC -  Stuart
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6 reviews
It has been a while since we have used their services, but based off of our experience with them, I would recommend VIP America Home Health Care to others 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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Photo of Amazing Companions
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1 review
This agency provides wonderful caregivers that are highly experienced, listen to your needs and care. The office workers are friendly and have great turn arounds with even better communication. My hours vary...
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 - Rockledge, FL
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2 reviews
All at a 5. Very professional and on time, good at schedule adjustments, admin always calls with who and when will be here and follow up response.
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 Ellison Home Care Companion Agency
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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.
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Photo of Acti-Kare of Tampa
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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.
Photo of Senior Helpers - Winter Park, FL
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1 review
Senior Helpers is doing just fine. So far all the staff have been good. They do a lot of activities with my mom and keep her brain working. And she really enjoys it. It's very expensive, but we'll...
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. 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 24/7 Caregivers, Inc. - Port Saint Lucie, FL
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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.
Photo of Platinum Home Care Services LLC
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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.
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Photo of American In-Home Care - Ormond Beach, FL
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2 reviews
All are a 10!! Her CNA, [name removed] is absolutely amazing!! We are thrilled with her! I'm am a 40 year RN and am so impressed with [name removed]. [name removed] works wonderfully with my mom who has...
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 Preferred Private Care
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8 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.
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 Senior Helpers Palm Coast
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2 reviews
They were very accommodating. We had several good care givers. I would recommend them. They were very easy to deal with and the only ones who had the ability to do want I needed.
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 the Treasure Coast, FL
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11 reviews
I have no complaints about how things are going for my loved one since he has been using this home health companies services. They are all so friendly and I am comfortable with the care they have been...
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 a Fully Accredited Home Health Agency through CHAP, with the State of Florida and carry full Liability and Workers Compensation policies. We follow stringent guidelines for hiring CNA's and Home Health Aides, including Photo, fingerprinting, and drug screening along with FBI background...
Photo of Sandcastle Homecare - Maitland, FL
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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.
Sandcastle proudly serves Central Florida providing in-home care for the elderly, disabled and recently injured. Family-owned and locally operated, Sandcastle was founded on one simple principle: care for others as though they are family. With a continued focus on promoting an atmosphere of...
Photo of Elite Caregivers United, LLC
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2 reviews
I was very impressed with responsiveness to my sisters needs! [name removed]was outstanding. Punctual, knowledgeable, caring. I chose Elite due to an interview with the supervisor. She was on point in...
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 Spring Hills Home Care FL
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21 reviews
I would say that we were pretty happy with the caregiver. We had the same one the whole time except for one night. I would recommend Bedrock. I had spoken to another agency that said that did no lifting...
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.
Spring Hills Home Care Services is supportive care you can rely on! Our award-winning home health care company goes above and beyond to provide supportive care that accommodates the needs of each individual.Spring Hills Home Care Services offers unique programs and services, respects each...
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Photo of American In-Home Care - Melbourne
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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.
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Photo of Nightingale Private Care, Inc.
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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.
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1 review
I enjoyed talking with the owner, I got a sense of caring from her and knew she would take care of my Dad. 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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Costs of home care in North Merritt Island, FL

Average cost of home care in North Merritt Island, FL

Home care in North Merritt Island 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
$26/hr
Average overnight rate
$29/hr
Average weekend rate
$30/hr

Home care costs vs. senior living costs in North Merritt Island

Home care costs in North Merritt Island 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
$4,987/mo
$4,698/mo
To learn more about other local senior living options, view North Merritt Island assisted living facilities or North Merritt Island memory care facilities.

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How to pay for home care in North Merritt Island, FL

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 North Merritt Island.
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 North Merritt Island

Recent reviews for home care in North Merritt Island

Absolute Care Services, Inc in Stuart, FL

4.0
There are some people that come in and renew, and they just take over. Other ones I feel like there's deer in the headlights and they don't know what to do. I will tell them to stick with one person.

B and B Home Care in Denham Springs, LA

4.0
I think my mom was happy from what she told me she was pleased but she found out she got some help from insurance so she wouldn't have to pay for it so I don't know if she's still using them but from what she told me she was happy there.

Senior Helpers - Rockledge, FL

5.0
Based on the experience we have had so far with Senior Helpers - Rockledge, we have received great services from them and we would recommend their services to other families who may need them.

Frequently asked questions about home care in North Merritt Island

There are 358 home care facilities near North Merritt Island, Florida. 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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