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Browse the 12 home care agencies in Ames, read 6 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services to find the best home care options near you. Families in Ames 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 Ames personalize their services to your needs and provide them as frequently or infrequently as needed.

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Photo of Care By April
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I actually only used services from April one time but I really like her and will use her services again if she's available. My wife and I were back and forth on what we wanted to do which is why we only used...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
    Care by April provides compassionate  care for seniors, as little or as much as needed. We help our clients continue  their familiar routine in the comfort of their own home.
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We were very happy with our experience with Home Care Assistance Des Moines. We liked the attitude of the staff when we called and that is the reason we chose them. I may need this service myself and they...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
At Home Care Assistance, we are passionate about helping seniors live well in their own homes. We believe that older adults should be able to lead fulfilling lives regardless of their physical or mental limitations. Our elders have so much to offer the world, and should be treasured even as they...
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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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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
We Are Comfort Keepers™ Our Family Is Here To Give Comfort To Your Family. Nothing is more important than helping people to live, independent and dignified lives within the comfort of their own homes. Comfort Keepers has been dedicated to providing the kind of non-medical in-home care that helps...
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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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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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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What families are saying about home care in Ames

Recent reviews for home care in Ames

Home Care Assistance Des Moines in West Des Moines, IA

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We chose Home Care Assistance because of the knowledge, enthusiasm, and expertise of the person we dealt with. She really sold me on them. If you do have concerns or comments let them know, they are are very accommodating. I would recommend them.

Frequently asked questions about home care in Ames

There are 12 home care facilities near Ames, Iowa. 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.

The national median cost of home care is $30 per hour, according to A Place for Mom’s internal data. This cost may vary depending on the location and provided services.

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