In-Home Personal Care

What is In-Home Personal Care?

In-home personal care describes a variety of non-medical services that might include assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) like eating, dressing, bathing, or grooming. In-home personal care can also mean assistance with housekeeping, errands, meal preparation, driving to medical appointments, or help with medications. This type of care helps those in need stay in their homes and maintain their independence.

Who Provides In-Home Personal Care?

Since in-home personal care involves providing non-medical assistance, family members, partners, and friends often help perform these tasks. In some areas, they’re even eligible to be paid for their help through Medicaid. There are also licensed home care agencies, community services, and personal care assistants that can be hired to provide this type of personal care.