In-Home Personal Care in Elsmere, DE
Hands-on help with bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming, at home and on the person’s own schedule. Post what you need in Elsmere for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Personal Care in Elsmere, DE: the local picture
About 105 Elsmere residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (14%; 7.2% in New Castle County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.
231 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.
124 of the 774 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.
Elsmere compared with New Castle County and Delaware
| Census figure | Elsmere | New Castle County | Delaware |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 14% | 7.2% | 5.9% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 30% | 20% | 19% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.0% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 37% | 31% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 33% | 28% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 15% | 7.8% | 7.6% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $43,672 | $68,907 | — |
Older residents in towns around Elsmere
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, DE | 2.6 mi | 988 | 2.6% |
| Wilmington, DE | 3.3 mi | 11,083 | 8.4% |
| Wilmington Manor, DE | 3.7 mi | 1,602 | 16% |
| Edgemoor, DE | 4.8 mi | 983 | 11% |
| New Castle, DE | 5.0 mi | 1,279 | 2.1% |
| Pike Creek, DE | 5.4 mi | 1,419 | 5.5% |
Home health agencies with aides serving Elsmere
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amedisys Delaware, LLC | Dover, DE | 40 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (302) 678-4764 |
| Aveanna Home Healthcare | Milford, DE | 57 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 | 8.0 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (302) 575-8240 |
| Christianacare Homehealth | Wilmington, DE | 5.4 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 | 44 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (302) 698-4300 |
| Bayada Home Health Care, Inc | Wilmington, DE | 0.7 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (302) 658-3000 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Elsmere. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a personal care aide can help with
- Bathing or showering, with a shower chair if needed
- Dressing and undressing
- Toileting and incontinence care
- Grooming: hair, shaving and oral care
What personal care costs in Elsmere
At the Delaware median aide wage of $16.50 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,430 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $3,639 monthly median income of Elsmere households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. 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 personal care aide
The Census Bureau asks whether a person has difficulty dressing or bathing, which it calls a self-care difficulty; it is the clearest sign that someone needs personal care. Medicare does not pay for personal care when it is the only care needed (Medicare.gov), but many state Medicaid programs do for people who qualify.
Questions worth asking: How do you protect a client’s dignity during bathing and toileting? Are you trained in safe transfers? Can you keep the same morning or evening hours each day? More in our personal care guide.
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Personal Care in Elsmere: common questions
How much does personal care cost in Elsmere?
At the Delaware median aide wage of $16.50 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,430 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $3,639 monthly median income of Elsmere households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Delaware's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
What is the difference between personal care and companion care?
Companion care is company and help around the house. Personal care is hands-on help with the body: bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming. Many caregivers offer both; say in your posting which you need.
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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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