What Is Personal Care?
Personal care is hands-on, non-medical assistance with the activities of daily living (ADLs) that can become difficult with age, illness or injury. At Visiting Care Home Care Services, our caregivers are committed to promoting independence and enhancing quality of life for our clients. We understand the importance of maintaining a safe and comfortable living environment, and our caregivers are trained to provide attentive and compassionate care while respecting each client's privacy and dignity.
Whether you require short-term assistance during recovery from illness or injury, or long-term care to support aging in place, our personal care services provide the support you need to live life to the fullest at home.
What Does In-Home Personal Care Include?
Our personal care caregivers assist with a wide range of daily tasks, including:
In addition to hands-on personal care, our program also includes household tasks such as light housekeeping and errands, allowing clients to focus on their well-being without the stress of managing household chores.
- Bathing, showering and personal hygiene — safe, dignified support
- Dressing and grooming — help getting ready for the day
- Toileting and incontinence care — respectful, discreet assistance
- Mobility and transfers — moving safely around the home and preventing falls
- Medication reminders — staying on schedule with prescriptions
- Meal preparation — nutritious meals tailored to dietary needs
- Light housekeeping and errands — a clean, comfortable home
Who Needs Personal Care at Home?
Personal care is ideal for seniors who want to remain at home but need a helping hand with daily routines. It is a trusted option for older adults aging in place, individuals living with Alzheimer's or dementia, people recovering after surgery, and those managing a chronic illness. If your loved one is skipping showers, wearing the same clothes, or struggling to move safely, it may be time for personal care support.
Why Choose Visiting Care for Personal Care in Philadelphia?
As a top-rated home care agency with 29 years of experience, we build personalized care plans around each client's needs and preferences. Our expert caregivers are carefully screened, compassionate and reliable, and we offer round-the-clock support so help is always available. We are a non-smoking, pet-friendly agency that treats every client with the dignity they deserve. Learn why families choose us or read our reviews.
How Much Does Personal Care Cost?
We keep paying for personal care simple with private pay, Long-Term Care Insurance, Workers' Compensation, major credit cards, retirement funds and ACH payments. Visit our payment options page for details.
Personal Care Near You
We provide personal care in Philadelphia and nearby towns including Center City, South Philadelphia, Northeast Philadelphia, Manayunk and Chestnut Hill, plus suburbs across Bucks County, Chester County, Delaware County, Montgomery County and Lancaster County. See all service areas or contact us.
Signs It May Be Time for Personal Care
Families often wonder when to begin personal care. Common signs include difficulty bathing or dressing safely, wearing the same clothes for days, unsteadiness or a recent fall, skipped medications, or a noticeable decline in grooming and hygiene. Weight loss, an unkempt home, or a loved one avoiding the shower can all point to a need for support. If you recognize these changes, our expert personal care caregivers can step in with respectful, hands-on help. Read more about the signs your parent needs home care.
Our Compassionate Approach to Personal Care
Every personal care plan begins by getting to know the client — their routines, preferences, health needs and goals. We match each client with an expert caregiver who provides consistent, dignified support, and we adjust the plan as needs change over time. Our caregivers are carefully screened, trained and committed to protecting each client's privacy, comfort and independence. This personalized, top-rated approach is why families across Philadelphia trust us to help their loved ones age in place with confidence. We coordinate easily with companion care, homemaking and respite care for complete support.
What to Expect When You Start
Getting started is simple. Call our 24/7 hotline or request care, and we'll schedule a free in-home assessment to understand your loved one's needs and preferences. From there, we build a personalized care plan, thoughtfully match a caregiver, and begin care on a schedule that works for you — whether that's a few hours a week, daily visits, or around-the-clock support. As needs evolve, your plan evolves too. See how it works for the full process, or explore our payment options.
The Benefits of Personal Care at Home
Professional personal care does far more than assist with daily tasks — it improves safety, nutrition, hygiene and confidence while reducing the risk of falls and avoidable hospital visits. It also relieves family caregivers, giving them peace of mind and time to simply be family again. For seniors recovering after surgery or managing a chronic illness, personal care provides the steady, compassionate support that makes living at home safe and comfortable.
Why We're a Top-Rated Choice for Personal Care in Philadelphia
For 29 years, families across Philadelphia and the surrounding counties have trusted Visiting Care Home Care Services to care for the people they love most. What sets us apart is consistency and heart: the same expert caregivers, personalized plans that adapt over time, and round-the-clock availability whenever you need us. We never treat personal care as a checklist — we treat it as an act of dignity. Our caregivers are carefully screened and trained, and we back every plan with a free in-home assessment so care starts on the right foot. Whether your loved one needs help for a few weeks after an illness or ongoing daily support, we deliver it with compassion, reliability and respect. Explore our service areas, read real reviews, or learn why families choose us — then call our 24/7 team to begin.
Get started with personal care today. Request care or call 484-200-5204.