What Is In-Home Care?

In-home care allows older adults to receive assistance and support in the comfort of their own home rather than moving to a residential care facility. Depending on the level of need, in-home care can range from a few hours of companionship and light housekeeping each week to round-the-clock personal care and supervision.

Types of in-home care include companion and homemaker care for help with errands, meal preparation, light cleaning, and transportation. Personal care aides assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility. Skilled home health includes nursing, physical therapy, or occupational therapy ordered by a physician and provided in the home, often following a hospitalization.

When Does In-Home Care Make Sense?

In-home care is often the preferred first step for families who want to support aging in place before transitioning to a facility. It is also a critical support for family caregivers who need relief from the demands of full-time care.

Common situations: A senior was recently discharged from the hospital and needs temporary support. A family caregiver is working and cannot be home during the day. A senior is resistant to moving and needs graduated support to remain safely at home. Nighttime wandering or fall risk has made oversight necessary.

In-Home Care Providers in Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads

The Hampton Roads region has numerous in-home care agencies - ranging from large national brands to smaller local providers - and the quality, consistency, and cost vary considerably. Knowing which agencies have strong caregiver retention and responsive scheduling matters.

How Compass Helps You Navigate In-Home Care

Compass Senior Solutions helps families in Virginia Beach and throughout Hampton Roads understand their in-home care options and connect with providers that are the right fit. We can also help families think through whether in-home care is the right long-term solution or a bridge to a residential setting. Our guidance is free and local.

Call (757) 235-3065 or use our contact form to talk through your situation with a local advisor.