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Virginia M. says "Georgette is so great! I would hire her for just about anything. She stayed with my 75yo mom who has Parkinson's (among other minor issues) and...
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- $18/hr
Rita R. says "Christie goes above and beyond with her charge. She is very compassionate and gives 100%. Her creativity, patience and kindness created a wonderful...
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- $17/hr
Care Member says "Our family would like to thank Delores for caring for our Mother. She is dependable, kind, giving and a very good cook. She works hard as our Mothers...
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The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of June 2025
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FAQs for finding home care in Amherst, VA
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Amherst, VA?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Amherst, VA as of June, 2025 is $20.00 per hour. This cost will fluctuate depending on the provider's level of experience, whether the care is full-time or part-time and the duties required to perform to care for your senior loved one.
How can I find home care near me in Amherst, VA?
Care.com has 1 home care providers for seniors in Amherst, VA. To start searching for caregivers near you, you need to create a Care.com account. To create your account, you will answer some basic questions to help you find home care providers that specialize in your family member’s needs. You will then have the option to either post a job and receive applications from candidates, or you can search for caregivers on the website. You can filter results by distance from Amherst, VA or hourly rate. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request background checks, and can then hire a home health care provider that suits your needs the best.
What types of home care services are available near me in Amherst, VA?
The types of home health care services near you in Amherst, VA will vary depending on the needs of the senior you’re hiring home care assistance for, but home care providers can assist with companionship and fellowship, as well as skilled nursing care. There are also home caregivers in Amherst, VA that can assist with daily activities, such as cooking, medication prompting, dressing, bathing and transporting the senior patient to and from appointments.
How can I safely hire home care near me in Amherst, VA?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Amherst, VA, we strongly suggest you run an independent background check, request professional references, and interview a handful of candidates. You can also look for providers on Care.com who have a CareCheck badge on their profile, which is a background check we request all in home care service providers complete. Any senior home care providers who complete a CareCheck will have a badge on their profile that displays the date the background check was run.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring home health care near me in Amherst, VA?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Amherst, VA, it can be really helpful to interview a handful of different candidates to help you find the right fit. It’s a good idea to ask them questions about the exact responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on, how they best communicate, and what types of senior health issues they have dealt with in the past.
