Delaware’s Home Care Landscape: Key Statistics & What It Means for You

Understanding the broader landscape helps families make informed decisions. For example, per the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, per-capita healthcare spending in Delaware increased by 9.1% in 2023 (to about $10,588) over the previous year, well above the target benchmark of 3.1% (Timothymastro, 2025). This kind of upward spending trend underscores the importance of cost-effective, quality home-care solutions.

The data also show that non-medical home-care services are increasingly recognized as part of the continuum of care—helping clients stay home rather than move to facility-based care. For families, the implication is clear: exploring non-medical home-care options early can help control costs, support independence, and improve outcomes.

At Affordable Home Care Delaware we stay informed about these statistics, so we can counsel families on timing, budget planning and service models. We believe an informed decision today leads to better outcomes tomorrow.

If you’d like a brief summary of the latest home-care statistics for Delaware (and how they may affect you or a loved one), we’d be glad to share a one-page infographic we’ve prepared for clients.