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In-home care, made clear — and a free way to find the right help
Arranging care for an aging or recovering loved one is a lot to carry. We help you understand your options and get matched, at no cost, with vetted in-home care providers near you.
Where families usually start
Not sure what kind of help you need yet? That's normal. Here are the most common kinds of in-home care.
Companion Care: what it is, who it suits, and a general cost range
What companion care means, who it's a good fit for, a general cost range, and how to fin
Read more →Type of carePersonal-Care Aides (Hands-On Help): what it is, who it suits, and a general cost range
What personal-care aides (hands-on help) means, who it's a good fit for, a general cost
Read more →Type of careHomemaker & Household Help: what it is, who it suits, and a general cost range
What homemaker & household help means, who it's a good fit for, a general cost range, an
Read more →Type of careRespite Care (A Break for Family Caregivers): what it is, who it suits, and a general cost range
What respite care (a break for family caregivers) means, who it's a good fit for, a gene
Read more →Type of careOvernight Care: what it is, who it suits, and a general cost range
What overnight care means, who it's a good fit for, a general cost range, and how to fin
Read more →Type of careLive-In Care: what it is, who it suits, and a general cost range
What live-in care means, who it's a good fit for, a general cost range, and how to find
Read more →How Care Alongside works
Four simple steps. No pressure at any point, and free for families from start to finish.
Tell us what's going on
Share your city and what kind of help your family is looking for. It takes a couple of minutes, and we never ask for medical records.
We match you, free
We connect you with vetted, private-pay in-home care providers near you — including ones who can speak your language.
You talk and compare
Speak with providers, ask questions, and compare. There's no obligation and no pressure to decide.
Choose what feels right
Pick the provider your family is comfortable with — or take more time. The choice is always yours.
What in-home care usually costs
These are typical US ranges to help you plan — not quotes. Real cost depends on the hours, the level of care, and where you live. We'll always be honest about this.
Care with someone in your corner
Care Alongside is a free, multilingual service that helps families in the United States understand private-pay in-home care — caregivers, companions, and home aides for an aging or recovering loved one — and get matched, at no cost, with vetted home-care providers near them.
- Always free for families — providers pay a flat fee, never a share of your bill
- No medical history, ever — we only ask about contact details and what you need
- Private-pay, non-medical in-home care — explained in plain words
- Help available in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, and more
Questions families ask first
Is Care Alongside really free for families?
Do you arrange Medicare or Medicaid home health?
Will you ask for medical history or health records?
Can you find a caregiver who speaks our language?
Find the right help, with someone in your corner
Tell us what your family needs. We'll match you, free, with vetted in-home care providers near you — including ones who can speak your language. No medical records, no pressure.
Get matched, freeFree for families. No medical records. No pressure.