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Top Home Care Agencies in Walker County, AL
Browse the 151 home care agencies in Walker County, read 104 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services to find the best home care options near you. Families in Walker County 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 Walker County personalize their services to your needs and provide them as frequently or infrequently as needed.
Home Care Agencies near Walker County, AL
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[name removed] is a favorite sitter of the entire family. She is very attentive and still gives Momma her space and independence. Always goes above and beyond in meal prep.
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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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My parents tell me that this is a good agency and they are pleased. Everything is working out very well and the caregivers that come and help have been very helpful. They help with chores and cooking. My...
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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 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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SYNERGY home care has been great. They have been really good about matching the right caregiver with my aunt. Administrative staff are fantastic, they always call if there is any scheduling issues and give...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
If you are like most people, you are looking for the best care available for yourself and your family. As your loved ones experience the physical and emotional effects of aging such as memory-related disorders (dementia and Alzheimer's), illness or injury, you're seeking assurance that their...
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I picked them because a place for mom provided their information to me. If a friend asked me about them, I would say they have provided me with 2 different sitters who were personable but needed some...
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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 Birmingham offers special education and training for our staff regarding Stroke recovery, Hospice care, Cancer care and many more special circumstances. Right at Home Birmingham offers free in-home assessments by our Registered Nurse on staff. Additional resources are available...
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I would recommend Home Helpers. The owner, [name removed], is so kind and helpful. My two helpers are awesome and have become like family to us. My sweet mom passed away end of April and we continue using 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.
Home Helpers has been serving Metro Birmingham since 2012. We partner with a third party company, Home Care Pulse, to conduct client satisfaction surveys. In 2017 we were awarded "Provider of Choice" by Home Care Pulse based off of our client satisfaction score.
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
With over 30 years in the industry, Josie’s Angels Homecare LLC has been serving home care to the community of Hoover, Alabama. Our home care services are designed to serve individuals of all ages who are disabled, aging, injured, recovering from a surgery or injury, disabled, or who have chronic...
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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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When our family was looking for some help take care of our brother, we were put in contact with Happier At Home. Their services were excellent from start to finish very informative and helpful They came for...
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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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When our family was looking for some help take care of our brother, we were put in contact with Happier At Home. Their services were excellent from start to finish very informative and helpful They came for...
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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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Our experience with Right at Home was great, all of the caregivers were a good fit. I would absolutely recommend them to others looking.
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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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It is a very good experience.
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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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It is a very good experience.
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What our family has liked the most about the Visiting Angels of Birmingham is the staff. The staff was pleasant and readily willing to do whatever you asked of them. Based on the experience we have had, we...
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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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It took some time to find the people who could come consistently. There are multiple people who come now. It takes time to build a relationship, so you hope to not have to keep starting from search. We...
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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.
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Staff is on time, nice , and helpful. Rules don't always apply in every circumstance and shouldn't always be enforced. Only had one bad experience with the staff and one bad experience where payment was...
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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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Staff is on time, nice , and helpful. Rules don't always apply in every circumstance and shouldn't always be enforced. Only had one bad experience with the staff and one bad experience where payment was...
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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 only issue I have is the billing processes seems a bit clunky. It's running smoother now although somehow mileage does not always make the invoice. The care giver tells me she gives it to the office but...
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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.
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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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
All Saints Home Health Care provides home health care service to people of all ages in Birmingham, Alabama, and throughout the state and any number of other services, we're prepared to assist you. Many individuals find themselves discharged from the hospital or rehab but still in need of help. We...
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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 Walker County, AL
Average cost of home care in Walker County, AL
Home care in Walker County 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 Walker County
Home care costs in Walker County 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 Walker County assisted living facilities or Walker County memory care facilities.
Compare the costs of aging in place against senior living
Use our cost calculator to compare your loved one’s current living and home care expenses against the cost of senior living in Walker County.QA
How to pay for home care in Walker County, AL
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 Walker County.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 Walker County
Recent reviews for home care in Walker County
Home Helpers Home Care of Hoover, AL in Birmingham, AL
4.3
I would recommend them. We picked this community because, the owner was so helpful. Willing to help me even if I decided not to use his services. He always answers his phone.
SYNERGY HomeCare of Birmingham, AL
4.2
I would recommend Synergy to others for their loved ones. They assisted with getting my loved one out of bed, but they weren't able to assist with showering and I wish they would have been able to do this. They did some light housekeeping during their time with us. The caregivers were ...
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Home Instead - Rainbow City, AL
5.0
[name removed] is phenomenal and felt like family right away. All the caregivers were punctual, presented themselves well, cared for my family like it was theirs, they were knowledgeable and we felt safe having them in our home.
Frequently asked questions about home care in Walker County
Home Instead - Rainbow City, AL, FirstLight Home Care of Birmingham, AL and Preferred Care at Home of Greater Birmingham are the top-rated home care facilities near Walker County, Alabama. See full list of agencies.
There are 151 home care facilities near Walker County, Alabama. 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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