Guides, tools, and decision support — organized by the questions families actually ask. Free to read, free to use.
Six essential resources covering the questions that come up in every home care conversation.
National 2026 private-pay rates by care type, hours per week, and geography. Comparison tables showing home care versus assisted living versus nursing home costs. The guide families share most.
Read the cost guideLong-term care insurance, VA Aid & Attendance, private savings, life insurance conversions — every funding source families use to pay for private-pay home care, with honest information about what Medicare and Medicaid do not cover.
Read the funding guideEnter your location, care type, and hours per week to get a personalized monthly cost estimate based on current market data. Useful for budgeting conversations and for comparing home care to facility alternatives.
Use the calculatorCompanion care, personal care, dementia care, 24-hour care, live-in care, respite, post-hospital recovery, hospice support — what each type of care actually involves, who it's right for, and how to choose between them.
Explore care typesCondition-specific guidance for families navigating Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, diabetes, COPD, fall prevention, arthritis, heart disease, and more — explaining what home care looks like for each condition.
Browse by conditionThe full explanation of our three-step matching process: what information we need, what "vetted provider" means in practice, why the service is free to families, and what to expect from the moment you submit your request to the day care begins.
Learn how it worksCounty-by-county coverage of costs, providers, and local considerations. Currently covering all 21 New Jersey counties.
Estimate monthly home care costs based on your location, care type, and hours per week. Useful for budgeting and comparing to facility options.
Open calculator →A side-by-side comparison tool that helps families understand when home care is the right choice and when a facility may be more appropriate.
Compare options →Who we are, how we research and write, our editorial standards, and our methodology for vetting providers. Understanding our independence is part of trusting our guidance.
About us →Ready to take the next step? Tell us your ZIP code, care type, and timing. Free matching with vetted private-pay providers — no obligation, no hidden cost.
Get matched →Detailed guides explaining what each care type involves, who it's right for, and what it typically costs.
What home care looks like when your loved one is managing a specific health condition.
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