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Gainesville Home Care
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Home Care in Gainesville, Florida

Private care at home, thoughtfully matched.

Unhurried, discreet in-home care for your parent or spouse, from caregivers who live right here in Alachua County.

Request a Private Consultation Call day or night(352) 352-9346

The Right-Fit GuaranteeMeet your caregiver before care starts. Change anytime, at no charge.

What kind of help does your loved one need?

Pick the closest fit. We'll show you where most Gainesville families start.

Not sure yet? Start with a free home visit

We'll walk the house, listen to what's changed, and recommend a plan, with no obligation.

Usually within 48 hours of your call

Book a Free Visitor call (352) 352-9346

Why Gainesville Families Choose Us

The difference is always the person at the door.

Care at home should never feel rushed or clinical. We match each family with one steady caregiver and a local coordinator who knows your loved one by name.

  • You meet your caregiver firstBefore the first visit, every time. Not the right fit? We change it, no awkward conversations.
  • The same familiar facesConsistent caregivers week after week, trained in personal care and Alzheimer's and dementia care.
  • A coordinator who answersNotes after every visit and a real person in Gainesville when you call, day or night.
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Gainesville caregiver meeting a senior client before the first visit
Meet first.

You meet your caregiver before the first visit, every time.

48hrsTypical start after your free home visit
7daysCare available, mornings, nights and weekends
4hrsVisit minimum, up to 24-hour and live-in care
$0For the home visit and any caregiver change

Gainesville In-Home Care Services

Every kind of care, in the home they love.

Non-medical senior care across Alachua County, from a few hours a week to around-the-clock support. Choose a service to see what it includes.

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Personal Care

Unhurried help with the routines that keep your parent clean, comfortable and safe, done at their pace and always with privacy first.

  • Bathing and showering with safe transfers
  • Dressing, grooming and skin care
  • Toileting and continence care, discreetly
  • Meals, hydration and medication reminders

Best forSeniors who are unsteady in the shower, recovering from surgery, or living with arthritis or Parkinson's.

Ask About Personal CareFull details

Not sure which fits? Most families start with a free home visit and we sort it out together.

Gainesville Home Care Reviews

Families sleep better knowing who's there.

The best measure of home care is what families tell their friends. Here's what they say about their caregivers.

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Level 2 screenedEvery caregiver, every time
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★★★★★
Dana had a caregiver at Mom's house two days after she came home from Shands. For the first time in weeks, we all slept through the night.
KTKaren T.Daughter · Haile Plantation
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Marcus plays dominoes with my father every Tuesday and Thursday. Dad looks forward to it all week, and I get notes after every visit.
JWJames W.Son · Gainesville
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The first caregiver wasn't the right fit for Mom. They changed it that same week, no awkward conversation, no extra charge.
LPLinh P.Daughter · Newberry

How In-Home Care Begins

A clear, reassuring path from the first call.

If you're noticing changes in mobility, memory or daily routines and aren't sure what to do next, here's exactly what happens when you call.

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  1. 1
    Today

    A confidential conversation

    Call Dana and tell us what's going on, with no forms and no pressure.

  2. 2
    Within 48 hours

    A free home visit

    We walk the rooms for safety, learn your loved one's routines, and put a care plan and rates in writing.

  3. 3
    Before care starts

    Your caregiver match

    You meet your caregiver before the first visit, backed by the Right-Fit Guarantee.

  4. 4
    Every week

    Care, then check-ins

    Notes after every visit and quick adjustments as needs change. No long-term contracts.

Start With Step One How care works

Gainesville Home Care Service Areas

Rooted in Gainesville, caring across Alachua County.

From Haile Plantation to Starke and Williston, our caregivers live close to the families they serve. Tap a community to see how close.

Santa Fe River Paynes Prairie Newnans Lake Orange Lake I-75 ALACHUA COUNTY + NEIGHBORING TOWNS

Gainesville Home Care Costs & Payment

Straight answers, before anything starts.

No surprises. Here's what home care typically costs in Gainesville, and the ways local families pay for it.

Typical Gainesville rate

$32–$38per hour

Lower hourly rates for longer shifts, overnight and live-in care. Your exact rate is put in writing after the free home visit.

  • No long-term contracts, cancel anytime
  • No fee for the home visit or caregiver changes
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Private payWeekly billing, no deposits
Long-term care insuranceWe help file your claims
VA Aid & AttendanceVeterans and surviving spouses may qualify for help paying for home care. We'll walk you through it, and work alongside the Malcom Randall VA.
How quickly can care start?

Often within 48 hours of the home visit, and within 24 to 48 hours after a hospital discharge. Call and we'll tell you what's available this week.

Does Medicare pay for home care?

Medicare generally doesn't cover ongoing non-medical home care. Long-term care insurance and VA benefits often do, and we'll help you check yours.

Is there a minimum number of hours?

Visits start at four hours, and schedules range from a few mornings a week to live-in and 24-hour care.

Do I have to sign a long-term contract?

No. Care is week to week, and you can pause, change or stop at any time.

Are your caregivers screened and trained?

Every caregiver passes a Level 2 background screening as Florida law requires, plus reference checks, CPR certification and dementia training.

What if Mom doesn't like her caregiver?

That's what the Right-Fit Guarantee is for. Tell Dana and we'll match someone new, with no awkward conversation and no extra charge.

Do you provide home care near me in Alachua County?

Yes. We serve Gainesville and all of Alachua County, including Newberry, Alachua and High Springs. See all service areas.

Senior Care Tips for Alachua County Families

Guidance for Gainesville families.

Plain-spoken articles from our care team on planning, paying for and living well with care at home.

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Family caregiving

Signs It's Time to Bring In Help at Home

Small changes that tell you a parent needs more support, and how to start the conversation.
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Paying for care

How Much Does In-Home Care Cost in Gainesville, FL?

What drives the price, and how local families budget for it.
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Paying for care

Does Medicare Pay for Home Care in Florida?

What Medicare covers at home, and what families use instead.

Free Gainesville Home Care Consultation

Begin with a private conversation.

Tell us a little about your family and Dana, our Gainesville care coordinator, will call you back, usually within the hour during the day.

You'll talk with DanaCare coordinator, Gainesville
  • Prefer to talk now? Call (352) 352-9346, answered day or night
  • Backed by the Right-Fit Guarantee
  • No cost, no obligation, no long-term contract

Request a free consultation

Takes about a minute. We'll never share your information.

Private and confidential.

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