02/04/2026
“Generally, home care is charged by the hour, by the week. So, for example, families will often start out with four to eight hours of home-care per week and work their way up from there,” says Brett Koenig, at Senior Living Search Partners, a small, local senior placement service in the St. Louis area.
Which is cheaper? Compare the costs of senior home care vs. assisted living. Use this guide to decide which option is cheaper for your needs – from minimal assistance to 24/7 care.