Services

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services provides free home health agencies finder and comparison tool on its Medicare website. Search by location to find Medicare-certified home health agencies. Direct contact information, patient care quality ratings, and patient survey results can be found and compared for each agency. Additionally, geographic distance is clearly displayed alongside the data, and users can compare up to three agencies side-by-side at one time.

AgingCare.com lets you explore a variety of in-home care and hospice agencies close to you, no registration required. Each provider comes with customer ratings and reviews, as well as a list of offered services. Users can also submit their contact information to inquire about pay rates and availability. AgingCare.com also offers free consultations with its Care Advisors to help compare facilities or get more information.

CareLinx helps you search for qualified, pre-screened caretakers in your area who can provide the exact level of care needed (from providing companionship to helping the senior get dressed), as soon as it is needed. Once you fill out the online form and provide payment information, a CareLinx advisor will reach out to walk you through next steps, such as finding and interviewing caregivers. Online users can also browse through a long list of caretaker profiles that include experience, skills, pay rate, and more.

Care.com connects you to vetted individuals across the nation available for hire to take care of your loved ones. Make a simple, free profile on the website and Care.com will match you with available caretakers nearby that fit your requirements, such as how soon and how often care is needed, whether your loved one has specific health concerns, and the type of care you need (whether companion, respite, or something else). You can specify and filter results based on pay rate, age, additional requirements needed, and more. All caretakers are verified through background checks by Care.com, and come with ratings, reviews, photos, and other essential information.

Community Resource Provider is a search service provided by the Alzheimer’s Association, but is free to use for anyone looking for assisted living, nursing homes, hospice, in-home care, adult day care, resources for caregivers, and more. It allows for advanced search options, like language or specialized care options, and no personal information is ever required to use the site. Results are sorted by location, and most descriptions provide detailed lists of services provided, on-site services, accepted payment methods, amenities, and more.