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Last reviewed 2026-09-30Sources listed with each figureHome Care Math editorial deskHow we source figures
Costs
Home care is billed by the hour, so the number that matters is rate × hours per week. Facility costs are shown further down for comparison only — we do not arrange facility placements.
By state
Cost explainers
- Home care cost per hour, by state — and why the agency rate is not what the caregiver takes home
- How many hours per week do you actually need? — the input that drives the bill
- Adult day care vs home care — cost and supervision compared
Facility costs (for comparison only)
Families often compare home care against assisted living or a nursing home. We publish those figures with the same sourcing rules, but we do not take placement fees and we do not refer anyone into a facility.
Related
- Cost calculator
- Medicaid eligibility screener
- What helps pay for care
- How many hours do you need
- Medicaid HCBS waivers
We are an independent informational and tools site. We are not a government agency, not a healthcare provider, and not a licensed referral agency under California CCR Title 22 or Florida Stat. 429.195. We do not place people into facilities and we do not charge families. Nothing here is legal, medical or financial advice — always confirm current rules with the state agency or a licensed professional.