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Browse the 110 home care agencies in Mercer Island, read 149 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services to find the best home care options near you. Families in Mercer 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 Mercer Island personalize their services to your needs and provide them as frequently or infrequently as needed.

Home Care Agencies near Mercer Island, WA

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Photo of Griswold Care Pairing for Eastside and Bellevue, WA
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The care that [name removed] receives is wonderful. Caregivers have all been great. We have no complaints and we will keep using them as long as we can. Thank you for all the help that you have given us and...
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.
Griswold Special Care has helped clients live comfortably in their homes for nearly thirty years as one of the longest-standing home care companies in the country. Our company was founded by Dr. Jean Griswold, the wife of a minister, who saw a need among the members of her congregation for...
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Communication was very good and they return calls quickly. They keep us well informed. The staff is very friendly. I would recommend this service to others and already have. Our caregiver is one of 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.
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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.
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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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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I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Columbia Lutheran Home: the Staff, Nurses, and Aides for their kindness and compassionate care for my mom. It was always a good feeling visiting her and...
Provides: Home Care, Nursing Homes
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of DUPE SYNERGY HomeCare of Seattle, WA
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9 reviews
We used Synergy Home Care for a little while during my vacation. The person I initially spoke with was very good at setting things up. The caregivers were there when they were supposed to be and I did not...
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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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...
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Home Care Assistance Does a very good job of providing quality care. They have sent me out a caregiver who gives me the piece of mind that my husband is safe and well cared for when I leave our house.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.
Home Care Assistance, San Diego'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...
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We are very pleased with this home care agency and everything they have done for us. This home care agency is very good at what they do, and they have great rates compared to the other agencies we looked...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Synergy HomeCare of East King County is part a national franchise of non-medical home care agencies dedicated to providing exceptional and affordable service to anyone of any age. Synergy HomeCare caregivers are available 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, to those in need — including...
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They've been friendly. The caregivers they send are very good. They know what they're doing. And the billing process has gone okay as 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.
Home Care Assistance, Seattle'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...
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Photo of Serengeti Care - Westside
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This is a good place to start. You should give them a try and use their services. Some of the services offered for us were in-home care along with on call care. The caregivers were from Kenya, and they...
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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5 reviews
My parents are doing reasonably well with Synergy home care. Our primary issue, however, is the fact that the caregiver that has come in to replace their former caregiver could be more self motivated. This...
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.
SYNERGY HomeCare of Bellevue opened in 2006. Awarded '2014 Best of Home Care' by Home Care Pulse; Awarded '2015 Best of Home Care by Home Care Pulse.
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15 reviews
The staff at SeaCare In-Home Care Service really do care about their clients. They make sure personalities are well matched when placing a caregiver with a client. Highly recommend them to other families...
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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I would highly recommend Care Healthcare. Timely, friendly care at a reasonable price. They were very prompt about getting a qualified person in to care for my dad quickly.
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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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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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.
2 reviews
We first began working with Home Instead in [date removed]. It was an emergency situation, and the office set up 24-hour care for my husband in a very short space of time. Whenever there is a doubt or...
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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I want to recommend Apex Care Solutions to anyone who needs caregivers for your loved one. [name removed] was so responsive and communicated right away by text, just as I had asked and we hit it off...
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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The caregiver provided by Safeguard was very professional, friendly and attentive to my Mom's needs. The agency was also cheaper than the first agency we hired, and the caregiver they provided did a poor...
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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 recommend care service from A Helping Hand HomeCare. Their caregivers are very punctual and are always here on time. My mother loves them as well. They sent over a gentleman one day and my mother thought...
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 live CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) answers our phone 24 hours a day / 7 days a week / 365 days a year All of our managers carry Email-Capable Smart Phones, so immediate response to any changing conditions is only a phone call away Geriatric Care Manager on staff for more complicated issues...
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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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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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 HANDS PATIENT SERVICES is a limited liability corporation with a staff of dedicated lift team technicians and support personnel. HHPS’ mission is to provide safe patient handling, improve patient comfort, safety and recovery, and prevent employee injuries through skillful, compassionate...
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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.
Care Indeed is a non-medical home care provider. Since 2010 we have been offering hourly or live-in services that fall into these categories: • Personal care• Support with mobility• Help with household chores• Companionship• TransportationWe also send our trained and experienced caregivers,...
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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.

Costs of home care in Mercer Island, WA

Average cost of home care in Mercer Island, WA

Home care in Mercer 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
$32/hr
Average overnight rate
$40/hr
Average weekend rate
$40/hr

Home care costs vs. senior living costs in Mercer Island

Home care costs in Mercer 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
$6,162/mo
$5,240/mo
To learn more about other local senior living options, view Mercer Island assisted living facilities or Mercer Island memory care facilities.

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How to pay for home care in Mercer Island, WA

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 Mercer 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 Mercer Island

Recent reviews for home care in Mercer Island

Serengeti Care - Westside in Renton, WA

4.0
Sometimes the caregiver will prepare lunch. They also take me to my doctor appointments and where I need to get to. It can be quite expensive over time also. I have told other people about these services and recommended if they need any help. It can be hard to get back in contact with the ...
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DUPE SYNERGY HomeCare of East King County, WA in Issaquah, WA

4.0
This agencies primary goal for my mom is serving as a driver. So far its been working out well. If we need more than that in the future we may utilize their services we may not. I'm still trying to decide.

Senior Helpers - Auburn, WA

4.5
The caregivers are compassionate and patient. We had a short but positive experience and appreciated the responsiveness to our uncle's needs. We chose this provider because they provided a timely response to our immediate needs.

Frequently asked questions about home care in Mercer Island

There are 110 home care facilities near Mercer Island, Washington. 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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