Aging in Place

What it is: Remaining in one's own home while bringing in the support needed — in-home caregivers, meal delivery, transportation, safety modifications, and medical alert systems.

Best for: Seniors who are strongly attached to their home and community, and whose care needs can be safely met in a home environment.

Typical costs: Highly variable. In-home care in Washington commonly runs about $40–$50 an hour; the Washington median is about $45 an hour, or about $8,580 a month at 44 hours a week (CareScout 2025 survey). A few hours a week may cost several hundred to about $1,500 a month; round-the-clock care costs far more than full-time daytime care. Prices vary by area and agency.

What's typically included: In-home caregiving, home modification (grab bars, ramps, lighting), medical alert devices, meal and medication services, and regular family coordination.