About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2024 Assisted Living Winners
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Browse the 39 home care agencies in Dane County, read 44 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services to find the best home care options near you. Families in Dane County choose home care for many reasons, including to reduce caregiver stress, curb senior loneliness, and make daily life easier for older adults. Most home care agencies in Dane County personalize their services to your needs and provide them as frequently or infrequently as needed.

Home Care Agencies near Dane County, WI

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Photo of Home Instead - Madison, WI
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Very reliable and all the aides were professional and knowledgeable.They gave my husband very compassionate care in his final days.They also helped me in many ways,pitching in with laundry, And dishes. I...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Our motto "To us, it's personal®" is more than just words. It's a principle that permeates everything we do. It guides us as we provide personalized care, build relationships, and enhance the lives of seniors and their families’ right here Madison, WI.We've been there. We understand. Neither...
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1 review
We’ve used other caregiving services for our family member with dementia. And nobody matches corner stone from [name removed] and everyone else who works in the office and all of the staff who have come to...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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5 reviews
The care my mom has been given by Brightstar is exceptional. The RN's go above and beyond and are very patient with my mom who is 95. They take time to visit with her which she enjoys as she is home bound...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Life is so much more than a to-do list. It's a series of moments with the people we love, making memories that make up a lifetime. BrightStar understands this, and is committed to making more of those moments possible in the lives of those we care for.We created BrightStar because we once needed...
Photo of Senior Helpers - Madison, WI
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18 reviews
I have no complaints about the care that my spouse had received from this company. The caregivers where all wonderful and I was comfortable with the care they had provided him. They where on time to all of...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Senior Helpers strives to ensure a better quality of life for our clients by keeping them independent, safe, and well-cared for in their own homes. We provide our clients and their families with dependable and affordable services throughout South Central Wisconsin. Here at Senior Helpers we...
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Photo of Comfort Keepers of Madison, WI
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I selected Comfort Keepers over others because we were advised they were the best in the area. I think the caregivers are very sincere and dependable. They can make decisions and recommendations in a...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Comfort Keepers provides in-home care that makes a difference in the lives of seniors and other adults. Whether companionship services or in-home safety solutions, we provide the support and services that improves lives and enables independent living at home.Only Comfort Keepers offers...
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1 review
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
We are a long term personal care agency licensed and bonded with trained professionals. Our professionals are Certified Nursing Assistants and CPR certified, and also trained in Chronic Disease management, such as COPD, HBP, Congestive Heart Failure,and Dementia Care. We offer License Physical...
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We used Agape Services for a short time to provide a safe environment for my mom. I was very satisfied with both the care and the communication. Mom's caretaker was always prompt, kept me updated and gave...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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When one of the staff did not work out so well they were on top of it and made sure to send out someone else to see if they would be a good fit. One of the people that were sent out even walked with my loved...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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2 reviews
The community did a great job matching caregivers to our situation, and even if they were short-staffed the owners would come and provide the care needed. I would recommend this service to others based on...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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I used ComForcare for temporary services and the experience I had was great! The staff in the office were great and made it easy to get started. The caregivers were always on time and very cordial and...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Interim HealthCare of Madison, Inc. is a family owned, state licensed home health care agency that has been serving home health care client’s in their homes since July, 1978. The owners of Interim HealthCare of Madison, Inc. remain actively involved in the day to day operations of the agency...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Licensed to Provide Total Care Solutions!Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc. is one of America’s most trusted home healthcare providers. Our company wide commitment to quality care has fueled our growth to more than 230 branch offices across the nation. We are licensed to provide a range of...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Photo of Right at Home - Madison, WI
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Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Costs of home care in Dane County, WI

Average cost of home care in Dane County, WI

Home care in Dane County is typically charged at an hourly rate. Hourly rates may vary based on factors like time of day (overnight hours, for example), special weekend or holiday rates, and whether care is around the clock.
Average hourly rate
$32/hr
Average overnight rate
$39/hr
Average weekend rate
$43/hr

Home care costs vs. senior living costs in Dane County

Home care costs in Dane County increase based on the hours of care needed. Costs are typically higher for seniors who need home care at night or for most of the day — for example, while a family member is at work. For seniors who need full-time or 24/7 care, assisted living or memory care may be a more cost-effective option in the long run.
44 hours of home care/wk
$6,147/mo
$4,673/mo
To learn more about other local senior living options, view Dane County assisted living facilities or Dane County memory care facilities.

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How to pay for home care in Dane County, WI

Many families combine various payment methods to cover home care costs. Most often, families use some mixture of the following private and public income sources to pay for home care in Dane County.
Paying for home careGet an overview of all payment options for home care.
VA home care benefitsSee how VA benefits can help veterans and their spouses pay for home care.
Home care and LTC insuranceLearn how to use long-term care insurance to cover home care costs.

What families are saying about home care in Dane County

Recent reviews for home care in Dane County

BrightStar Care of Madison, WI

4.5
When I first contacted this agency they sent a social worker to our home to find out what our needs are. Next, they sent a nurse out to get a more detailed version of what the caregiver would need to do. They have been very helpful and pleasant. I can call them at any time and ask who is ...
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Agape Services LLC in Madison, WI

5.0
Agape Services is really good. I like the person who helps me. She is very nice. And that's what counts the most - them being nice to you.

Cornerstone Caregiving - Burlington, WI in Kenosha, WI

4.5
Working with their management was great and their staff was very good.

Frequently asked questions about home care in Dane County

There are 39 home care facilities near Dane County, Wisconsin. See the full list.

Home care is provided by an aide who comes to a senior’s home to help with daily chores and activities of daily living. It can be offered anywhere a senior calls home — including a house, senior apartment, independent living, or assisted living. Learn more about home care.

Home care services are customizable to a senior’s unique needs. Services can include companionship, help with chores like cooking and housekeeping, or assistance with activities of daily living, like toileting and bathing. Explore home care services in more detail.

Home care provides nonmedical services for seniors who require assistance with daily tasks like housework, bathing, dressing, and transportation. In contrast, home health care is prescribed by a doctor and includes services like skilled nursing care and therapies, health monitoring, and medication administration that are provided by licensed medical professionals. Read more about home care vs. home health care.

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