Live-In Caregivers in Highland Acres, DE
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Live-In Caregivers in Highland Acres, DE: the local picture
About 126 Highland Acres residents are 85 or older. Live-in care is most often arranged for this age group, when help is needed through the day and someone should be close at night.
A live-in caregiver needs a private room. 90% of homes in Highland Acres have three or more bedrooms (76% in Kent County); the median home has 6.9 rooms.
Of Highland Acres households headed by someone 65 or older, 526 own their home and 69 rent; among householders 85 and older it is 66 owners and 24 renters. Renters should check that the lease allows another adult to live in before anyone moves in.
Highland Acres compared with Kent County and Delaware
| Census figure | Highland Acres | Kent County | Delaware |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 3.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 18% | 27% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 45% | 37% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 2.9% | 8.6% | 7.6% |
| Residents 65 or older | 25% | 18% | 21% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 6.0% | 11% | 15% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $77,019 | $58,403 | — |
Older residents in towns around Highland Acres
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun-Lebanon, DE | 1.3 mi | 555 | 26 |
| Dover Base Housing, DE | 1.9 mi | 69 | 0 |
| Camden, DE | 2.4 mi | 925 | 37 |
| Dover, DE | 3.1 mi | 6,984 | 1,018 |
| Riverview, DE | 5.9 mi | 612 | 75 |
| Clayton, DE | 12 mi | 400 | 7 |
Emergency hospitals near Highland Acres
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | Dover, DE | 3.0 mi | 2 of 5 | (302) 744-7001 |
| Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus | Milford, DE | 14 mi | 3 of 5 | (302) 422-3311 |
| University Of Md Shore Medical Ctr At Chestertown | Chestertown, MD | 31 mi | 5 of 5 | (410) 778-7668 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Highland Acres. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a live-in caregiver can help with
- Help across the day: meals, housekeeping, personal care
- Someone in the home overnight if help is needed
- Medication reminders and appointment rides
- Companionship and a steady routine
What live-in care costs in Highland Acres
Live-in pay is often agreed by the day or week, but every hour worked counts toward minimum wage. At $16.50 an hour (the Delaware median aide wage), a live-in caregiver paid for 50 hours a week costs about $3,575 a month (56% of the $6,418 monthly median income of Highland Acres households headed by someone 65+). Round-the-clock shift care, 168 paid hours a week across two or three caregivers, comes to about $12,012 a month (187% of the $6,418 monthly median income of Highland Acres households headed by someone 65+). Private rates are agreed with the caregiver, and overtime rules can add to both. 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 live-in caregiver
Put the arrangement in writing: hours on duty, sleep time, days off, the room and pay (federal rules: DOL Fact Sheet 79B).
Questions worth asking: Have you lived in with a client before, and for how long? What days off and sleep time do you need? How do you handle being woken at night? More in our live-in caregivers guide.
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Live-In Caregivers in Highland Acres: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Highland Acres?
Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus in Dover, about 3.0 mi in a straight line from the center of Highland Acres (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (302) 744-7001. In an emergency, call 911.
How much does live-in care cost in Highland Acres?
Live-in pay is often agreed by the day or week, but every hour worked counts toward minimum wage. At $16.50 an hour (the Delaware median aide wage), a live-in caregiver paid for 50 hours a week costs about $3,575 a month (56% of the $6,418 monthly median income of Highland Acres households headed by someone 65+). Round-the-clock shift care, 168 paid hours a week across two or three caregivers, comes to about $12,012 a month (187% of the $6,418 monthly median income of Highland Acres households headed by someone 65+). Private rates are agreed with the caregiver, and overtime rules can add to both. Delaware's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Live-in or 24-hour care in Highland Acres?
A live-in caregiver sleeps in the home and has protected sleep and break time. 24-hour care uses two or three caregivers in shifts so someone is always awake; in Highland Acres it costs more than three times as much a month (see the cost section above). Choose shifts if help is needed several times a night.
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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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