Best Hospice

Home Care

Home care in your area focuses on daily living support so people can remain at home. Families seek help with bathing, mobility, meals, companionship, and basic health oversight.

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Cost & Coverage

Home care coverage in your state depends on insurance and service type. Some services are private-pay; others may be covered under long-term care or specific medical benefits.

When to Choose Home Care

Home care is chosen when daily living help is needed. A provider will clarify which services are available and how they are funded.

Local note

Home care in your state is frequently used for daily living support, respite for caregivers, and help with mobility and meals.

FAQs

Compare Hospice, Palliative, and Home Care

HospicePalliativeHome Care
When usedComfort near end of lifeAny stage of serious illnessDaily living support
Can include medical teamYesYesSometimes (skilled visits)
Works with curative treatmentNoYesYes

Reviewed for clarity

Reviewed by the Best Hospice Clinical Review Team.

Last updated: 2026-02-08

Sources: Medicare.gov, CMS, NIH.