When broken down hour-by-hour, home care is actually more expensive than assisted living. The total monthly cost will depend on the client’s level of need and how often they utilize home care services. According to Genworth Financial, home care costs an average of approximately $24 an hour. So, if the client only needs home care 20 hours a week, they will spend an average of $1,950 a month. This is far less expensive than assisted living, which costs an average of $4,051 a month.
But, residents of assisted living communities have access to 24-hour assistance. If a home care client were to utilize their services 24 hours a day, the cost soars to $16,380 a month. For someone who needs the safety and comfort of having assistance available around-the-clock, assisted living will likely be the more economical choice.