24-Hour Home Care in Hockessin, DE
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24-Hour Home Care in Hockessin, DE: the local picture
192 Hockessin residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.9%; 7.2% in New Castle County), and 531 have serious difficulty walking. Round-the-clock care is usually for people who need hands-on help at any hour.
About 602 residents are 85 or older (4.5% of the population).
If you are weighing home care against a nursing home, the nearest Medicare-certified ones are Willowbrooke Court At Cokesbury Village in Hockessin (1.1 mi) and Complete Care At Brackenville LLC in Hockessin (1.7 mi).
Hockessin compared with New Castle County and Delaware
| Census figure | Hockessin | New Castle County | Delaware |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.9% | 7.2% | 5.9% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 16% | 20% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 9.8% | 8.2% | 7.0% |
| Residents 85 or older | 4.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 22% | 28% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 2.0% | 7.8% | 7.6% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $118,867 | $68,907 | — |
Older residents in towns around Hockessin
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike Creek, DE | 2.5 mi | 1,419 | 5.5% |
| North Star, DE | 3.6 mi | 1,779 | 1.5% |
| Pike Creek Valley, DE | 3.9 mi | 2,169 | 11% |
| Greenville, DE | 4.1 mi | 988 | 2.6% |
| Kennett Square, PA | 4.4 mi | 950 | 9.9% |
| Elsmere, DE | 5.5 mi | 774 | 14% |
Home health agencies serving Hockessin
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amedisys Delaware, LLC | Dover, DE | 43 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (302) 678-4764 |
| Aveanna Home Healthcare | Milford, DE | 61 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (302) 514-9597 |
| Saint Francis Home Care | Newark, DE | 8.1 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (302) 575-8240 |
| Christianacare Homehealth | Wilmington, DE | 8.0 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (302) 327-5200 |
| Christianacare Homehealth | Camden, DE | 48 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (302) 698-4300 |
Nursing homes near Hockessin (to compare)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willowbrooke Court At Cokesbury Village | Hockessin, DE | 1.1 mi | 5 of 5 | 10 | (302) 234-4444 |
| Complete Care At Brackenville LLC | Hockessin, DE | 1.7 mi | 4 of 5 | 104 | (302) 234-5420 |
| Regal Heights Healthcare & Rehab Center | Hockessin, DE | 1.9 mi | 2 of 5 | 172 | (302) 998-0181 |
| Pike Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Wilmington, DE | 2.7 mi | 2 of 5 | 177 | (302) 239-8583 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Hockessin. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a 24-hour caregiver can help with
- Someone awake and on duty at all hours
- Personal care, meals and medication reminders through the day
- Help at night without relying on one tired caregiver
- Written handover notes between shifts
What 24-hour home care costs in Hockessin
24-hour care is 168 paid hours a week. At $16.50 an hour (the Delaware median aide wage) that is about $12,012 a month in wages before any overtime, 121% of the $9,906 monthly median income of Hockessin households headed by someone 65+. Rates are agreed with each caregiver. Delaware's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.
What to know before hiring a 24-hour caregiver
24-hour care is the most hours a family can arrange at home, and the most costly. Each caregiver works a set shift, often two 12-hour or three 8-hour shifts a day, so nobody works all night after working all day. Minimum wage and overtime rules apply to each caregiver you employ directly; for workers who live in the home see DOL Fact Sheet 79B.
Questions worth asking: How do you hand over to the next caregiver? Can you work fixed shifts on the same days each week? Have you worked on a team caring for one client? More in our 24-hour home care guide.
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24-Hour Home Care in Hockessin: common questions
How much does 24-hour home care cost in Hockessin?
24-hour care is 168 paid hours a week. At $16.50 an hour (the Delaware median aide wage) that is about $12,012 a month in wages before any overtime, 121% of the $9,906 monthly median income of Hockessin households headed by someone 65+. Rates are agreed with each caregiver. Delaware's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
How many caregivers does 24-hour care take?
A week has 168 hours. If each caregiver works about 40 hours, that is four or five people, plus someone to cover sickness and holidays. Fewer caregivers means very long weeks for each of them.
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Sources
Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.
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