Cost guide · New York CityHow much does senior home care cost in NYC?
In-home care for an older adult is one of the largest ongoing bills a family ever signs up for. Here is what it runs across New York City in 2026, broken down by the type of care and the schedule, with sources.
Prices sourced July 2026 · NYC cost guide
In short
Senior home care in NYC averages about $25 to $35 per hour. Companion care, meaning meals, light housekeeping, and company, runs $20 to $30 per hour, and a home aide averages around $24 per hour. Part-time care comes to roughly $3,000 to $7,000 a month, while full-time or 24/7 care climbs to $12,000 to $20,000+ a month.
What it costs in NYC
| Type | Typical NYC price (2026) |
|---|---|
| Companion care | $20 to $30 per hour |
| Home aide / home care (average) | $24 to $35 per hour |
| Part-time care (monthly) | $3,000 to $7,000 |
| Full-time / 24-7 care (monthly) | $12,000 to $20,000+ |
The rate follows the level of care. Companion care, which covers company along with meals and light housekeeping, sits at the low end of $20 to $30 an hour. A home aide who helps with bathing, mobility, and getting through the day runs a bit higher, and skilled or overnight care costs more again. Across New York the average settles around $25 to $35 an hour.
Since care usually goes on month after month, the monthly total is the number that really counts. Part-time help is roughly $3,000 to $7,000 a month, and round-the-clock care can reach $12,000 to $20,000 or more. Some families qualify for care at no cost through a Medicare Advantage or other health plan, and that changes the math entirely.
Hire through an agency and a slice of the hourly rate is the agency's cut, not the caregiver's pay. Booking a caregiver directly sends that money somewhere else.
Paying less than the platforms
Papa bills companion visits at $30 an hour, or free through some health plans, and care platforms like Care.com charge families a monthly membership just to reach caregivers. Bobby is being built as a marketplace where you book a caregiver directly at their own rate plus a flat $1, and the caregiver keeps 100 percent. If insurance gives you a free care benefit, use that first. Otherwise, the models are compared below.