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Understanding the Cost of Care for Aging Adults

Senior care should be about meeting individual needs. But we understand that for families of who are considering care options for aging adults, the cost can be a major worry. Selecting the right care is important and you want to ensure it’s the best fit and value for your unique situation.

Find Care That Enhances the Quality of Life

Evaluating Cost of Care

When evaluating the cost of care, you should weigh the outcomes of care, beyond pricing alone. It’s important to consider the person’s safety, well-being, need for companionship and quality of life. Care is something that should be put in place to, not only to keep the person safe and healthy, but to enhance a person’s enjoyment of life.


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  • Care Plan Personalization
  • Companionship & Engagement
  • Caregiver to Client Ratio
  • Location
  • Control of Budget
  • Safety
  • Scalability
  • Affordability

Tailor-Made Care Plans & Packages

In-home care services can help people at any point within the aging process. But care needs rarely fit neatly into a standard package. We start with the needs of the individual and develop a personalized care package and plan.

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Your Options for Paying for Home Care

Today, you may be able to take advantage of many programs to make personalized in-home care a reality for your family. Contact our office so we can discuss cost and coverage options that best support your needs. Home Instead is here to help you make an informed choice that is right for everyone involved.

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  • Family-Funded / Private Pay Care

  • Veterans Assistance via Veterans Affairs (VA) or Veteran's Care Coordination Program - Veterans & Surviving Spouses May Qualify

  • Long-Term Care Insurance

  • Dementia Care Grant through our partnership with HFC

  • Home Equity Line of Credit

 

Home Care Benefits for Veterans

In-home Care from Home Instead allows aging Veterans to remain in their home, surrounded by precious memories, while receiving the care and support they need. We are proud to care for our nation’s veterans, ensuring their sacrifices are never forgotten. 

Our office is an official provider under the Department of Veteran’s Affairs in the following counties: New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender.
 
Many of the VA’s benefits are widely available to our veteran community, and simply applying for them may mean that you receive free or reduced costs for Home Instead services!

If you are interested in learning more about qualifying and applying for VA benefits, we encourage you to complete Home Instead's VA Qualification Form HERE. Upon completion, a Home Instead Representative will reach out to you regarding qualification status.
 

VA Community Care Network

Home Instead in Wilmington, NC is proud to be part of the VA Community Care Network.  The VA Community Care Network ensures Veterans receive timely, high-quality care, including care in the home.  Veteran’s receiving care from their local VA medical facility can consult their physician about the home care services through the Community Care Network including: 

  • Personal Care Assistance
  • Meal Preparation & Light Housekeeping
  • Respite Care