Non-Medical Home Care vs. Home Health: What Delaware Families Need to Know

It’s important for families in Delaware to understand the difference between non-medical home care and home health services. Non-medical home care (sometimes called personal care or companion care) focuses on everyday support—transportation, meal prep, housekeeping, errands, social engagement—rather than medical treatments or skilled nursing.

Home health, by contrast, involves licensed medical professionals providing skilled care—wound care, injections, medical monitoring, therapy—and is often covered by Medicare or Medicaid under specific conditions. Non-medical care is typically paid privately or via other funding mechanisms.

At Affordable Home Care Delaware we partner with families to assess which combination of services may be appropriate: non-medical care for daily living support, plus coordination with home health when medical needs exist. We identify when a shift from purely non-medical to a hybrid model may be required, and help families plan accordingly.

Understanding this distinction helps families navigate costs, expectations, regulation, and service quality. If you’d like a side-by-side comparison or an explanation of how the services integrate, we’re available to help.