Senior care in Wilmington.
Across Wilmington, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.
Example
Your care match
Personalized for Mom · near 19801
Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 2.1 mi away
Offers personal care
Serves 19801
Available weekday mornings
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Finding care in Wilmington.
Wilmington is Delaware’s largest city, set where the Christina River meets the Brandywine Creek in New Castle County. We help families across downtown, Trolley Square, Little Italy, Riverfront, Highlands and Browntown.
In Delaware, personal assistance services agencies that send aides for personal care, companion and homemaker help at home must be licensed by the Division of Health Care Quality.
Tell us where in Wilmington you are and what you need, and we’ll recommend options that serve your area.
Example
Care profile for Mom
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Care needed
Personal care
Schedule
Weekday mornings
Starting
Within 2 weeks
Paying with
Private pay + LTC insurance
Help with
Profile complete
Today, 9:14 AM
Matched with Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 1.8 mi away
Agency reaches out
Usually the same day
Ways to pay in New Castle County.
Private pay
Most families pay the provider directly. You agree on hours and rates before care starts.
Long term care insurance
Many policies cover in home care or assisted living after a waiting period.
VA benefits
Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for Aid and Attendance or VA home care programs.
Medicaid
Your state’s Medicaid program may pay for some care at home for people who qualify.
Diamond State Health Plan Plus (DSHP Plus) in New Castle County
DSHP Plus is Delaware Medicaid’s long-term care program for residents who are older or physically disabled. It may pay for personal care, respite, adult day services, home-delivered meals and emergency response systems so people can stay at home. Call the Delaware Aging and Disability Resource Center at 800-223-9074 to talk through options, or apply for Medicaid online through ASSIST at assist.dhss.delaware.gov. Delaware Aging and Disability Resource Center can also point you to local help: 800-223-9074.
All ways to payYour first consultation with the agency is free, and so is our help finding it. Tell us what you need in Wilmington and the agency reaches out to set it up.
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These services are free, whether or not you use Hailo Care.
Wilmington Senior Center
Nonprofit senior center on North Market Street, overseen by its board of directors with a professional staff and volunteers.
302-651-3400Delaware Aging and Disability Resource Center
Statewide help line run by the Delaware Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities, for older adults and caregivers.
800-223-9074Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline
Free, confidential help for people living with dementia and their families, any time of day.
800-272-3900Do you serve all of Wilmington?
Yes. We help families across Wilmington and nearby communities, including Newport, Elsmere, New Castle and Bellefonte.
How much does home care cost in Wilmington?
It depends on the type of care, the hours and where in New Castle County you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.
Who do I call about senior services in Wilmington?
Start with Delaware Aging and Disability Resource Center at 800-223-9074. In Wilmington, Wilmington Senior Center is at 302-651-3400.
How do I get help paying for home care in Wilmington?
DSHP Plus is Delaware Medicaid’s long-term care program for residents who are older or physically disabled. It may pay for personal care, respite, adult day services, home-delivered meals and emergency response systems so people can stay at home. Call the Delaware Aging and Disability Resource Center at 800-223-9074 to talk through options, or apply for Medicaid online through ASSIST at assist.dhss.delaware.gov.
Where can I find dementia support in Wilmington?
The Alzheimer’s Association runs a free helpline for families, day and night, at 800-272-3900.
Is a home care consultation free in Wilmington?
Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency in Wilmington is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.
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