Simple and free

How Care Alongside works, step by step

Care Alongside is a free matching service. Here's exactly what happens, step by step, with no surprises.

Always free for families No medical records In your language

Tell us what's going on

Share your city and the kind of help your family is looking for. A couple of minutes is all it takes — 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 directly, ask your questions, and compare. There is no obligation and no pressure.

Choose what feels right

Pick the provider your family is comfortable with, or take more time. The decision is always yours.

How matching works

How do you make money if it's free for me?

Participating in-home care providers pay us a flat fee when we introduce a family. Families never pay us, and we never take a share of what you pay for care.

What information do you need from me?

Just the basics: your name, city and state, preferred language, how to reach you, and what kind of help you're looking for. We never ask about medical conditions, medications, or health records.

Are the providers vetted?

We work with providers who meet our basic standards, and we encourage every family to ask their own questions too. Our guide on choosing a provider walks you through exactly what to check.

What if I'm not ready to decide?

That's completely fine. Many families use Care Alongside just to understand their options. You can take all the time you need.

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, free

Free for families. No medical records. No pressure.