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Top Home Care Agencies in Athens, MI
Browse the 148 home care agencies in Athens, read 121 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services to find the best home care options near you. Families in Athens 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 Athens personalize their services to your needs and provide them as frequently or infrequently as needed.
Home Care Agencies near Athens, MI
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The last has more to do with the fact that it was really only ever some light house cleaning, she did t need help physically and no food preparation. It was a little expensive for those reasons. They were...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
For most seniors, aging in the comfort of home is much more desirable than moving into a nursing home or assisted living facility. Not only is home familiar, but the comfort of having family members stay together and beloved pets continue to reside with owners is priceless for many. Seniors in...
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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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Although we are no longer using their services it was good while it lasted! The caregivers were very friendly and very accommodating. My mother is no longer with us but they were very helpful and made sure...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
The Fort Wayne and Lafayette BrightStar teams are available to you 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help you stay in your home. We service all communities from Lafayette to Fort Wayne, and from the Michigan Border to Bluffton. A supervising Nurse Manager ensures that each client and family...
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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...
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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...
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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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There was a lot of turnover with the aides, but for the most part Mom loved them. They were kind and loving to her. We had some billing issues with Great Lakes but things were worked out with her...
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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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Overall the experience with Right at Home was very good. The staff was very friendly and they provided good care. Overall we were fairly pleased. The only negative is that there were a couple 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.
Right at Home is a non-medical in home care company that provides in home care and assistance for your loved ones to help them live independently in their own home or place of residence, safe and secure.All of our caregivers undergo rigorous criminal, abuse and reference checks.All social...
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My experience with this home care was very good. I was pleased with the services they provided us with. They really did an excellent job. I did have some issues with some of the girls not doing what I said,...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Firefly Home Care LLC provides professional, in-home caregivers who assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) so individuals who are aging or have disabilities can remain independent and safe in the comfort of home. We believe in a collaborative approach that starts with identification of our...
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I was happy with the services from this care taker services. The caretaker was very professional respectful. We found the care taker to arrive on time and was always helpful. We would recommend this services...
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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 am pleased with how helpful the caregivers have been to me and how they have really taken the time to get to know me. They are always on time to our appointments and make sure to keep in good contact with...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Celebrating life, dignity and independence. Preferred Care at Home understands that long term care can be costly and we have built our reputation on offering quality services at affordable prices. The cost-effective Live-in Service has always been our specialty, providing 24-hour peace of...
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Senior Helpers has provided in-home help to my father for about one and one-half years. The help is good, and importantly for us, they have bent over backwards to find replacement help for Dad when his...
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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 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...
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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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Things look like they're going well. They have been reliable, and doing more than what's necessary. We are pretty happy with them so far.
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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 Helpers provides quality non-medical in home care to residents of Eastern Allegan County and Kalamazoo County.Our goal is to make life easier for our clients and their families by providing compassionate care that is individually tailored to meet their needs. Whether you need us 2 hours a...
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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 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 is dedicated to providing the kind of non-medical in-home care that helps to...
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I would recommend Senior Helpers to others. They worked hard in finding an individual to assist our loved one. Companionship care and transfer assistance were some of the services offered to us.
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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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Homewatch Caregivers has been very good. They have been great to work with. Mother is very happy with them, and they have done everything we have asked and needed. The value is really good compared to...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Homewatch CareGivers - Servicing the Following AreasServing Kalamazoo County: Care for all ages in Kalamazoo, Portage, Alamo, Arcadia, Comstock, Cooper, Eastwood, Galesburg, Gull Lake, Mattawan, Oshtemo, Parchment, Pavilion, Scotts, Texas Corners and WestwoodIn Calhoun County: Companion 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.
CareMinders® Home Care is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life through delivering compassionate skilled and non-medical care to clients at home by trained and dedicated staff who continuously strive for excellence. We provide for the safety and security of clients, regardless of age, by...
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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 are a non-medical in-home care agency which services clients of all ages. Our priority is to assist with activities of daily living while maintaining independence and dignity. We have a passion for “Aging In Place” and can assist clients in their own homes, assisted living facilities,...
Seniors Helping Seniors - Grand Rapids, MI
625 Spring Ave NE Old School Building, Grand Rapids, MI 49503Starting at $XX+ hourly
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We are extremely happy with the care giver mom has each Wednesday. She looks forward to seeing her each week. Our mother needed a companion for a few hours a week, and this is working very nicely for her. I...
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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'd say it was fine. Some of the girls weren't trained as well in moving an elderly person who doesn't help. She was sent to ER once. We were not notified 911 was called. Also [name removed] had to help to...
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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.
Nothing But Us Care is locally owned and managed by health professionals to service all throughout the state of Michigan.We are accredited by the Better Business Bureau, a certified member of National Ethics Association, and recognized by Nurses Choice for complying with industry's best practice....
Costs of home care in Athens, MI
Average cost of home care in Athens, MI
Home care in Athens 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.
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Home care costs vs. senior living costs in Athens
Home care costs in Athens 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.
To learn more about other local senior living options, view Athens assisted living facilities or Athens memory care facilities.
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Use our cost calculator to compare your loved one’s current living and home care expenses against the cost of senior living in Athens, Michigan.
How to pay for home care in Athens, MI
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 Athens.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 Athens
Recent reviews for home care in Athens
Great Lakes Home Care Unlimited in Midland, MI
5.0
We needed home care for my mother and have been receiving services from them for over 2 years now with out any issues. It's true piece of mind to have the caregivers for my mother.
Preferred Care at Home of Lansing
4.0
We had a good experience with this home care agency. I use them when I go out of town. They do a good job with caring for my mother and her needs. I would use this home care agency again if needed.
Absolute Homecare and Medical Staffing - Portage
4.7
We use home care services through Absolute Homecare and Medical Staffing Portage for my loved one. They are very easy to work with and are so helpful and friendly!
My dad wasn't wanting anyone there to help him, he's very stubborn. Despite that, they did their best to care for him. I would ...
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Frequently asked questions about home care in Athens
ComForCare Home Care - Portage, MI, Interim HealthCare of West Michigan, MI and Home Helpers Home Care of Otsego, MI are the top-rated home care facilities near Athens, Michigan. See full list of agencies.
There are 148 home care facilities near Athens, Michigan. 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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