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Philadelphia's Standard for Home Care

Exceptional care,
close to home.

Rittenhouse Home Care brings compassionate, dignified non-medical support to seniors and families across Rittenhouse Square, Center City, and the greater Philadelphia metro — delivered by caregivers who are hand-selected, thoroughly vetted, and genuinely warm.

PA Licensed HCAFully insured & bonded
Rigorous VettingBackground-checked
24/7 SupportA care coordinator, always
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PA Licensed Agency Insured · Bonded · W-2 Caregivers
100%
Vetted Caregivers
Background & Reference Checked
24/7
Care Coordinator Access
A real person. Any hour.
Free
In-Home Assessment
No Obligation
48hr
Care Plan Starts
From First Call
What We Offer

Home care, thoughtfully delivered.

Flexible hours. Consistent caregivers. A plan designed around your family — not ours.

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Personal Care

Daily assistance delivered with dignity — protecting independence, preserving routines.

  • Bathing, grooming & dressing
  • Mobility & transfer support
  • Incontinence & toileting care
  • Medication reminders
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Companion Care

Thoughtful company and a calmer household — meals, walks, conversation, and genuine presence.

  • Meaningful conversation & activities
  • Walks, outings & social engagement
  • Light housekeeping & laundry
  • Errands, groceries & appointments
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Overnight & Live-In

Around-the-clock presence for clients who need consistent, attentive support through the night.

  • Overnight shifts & awake care
  • 24/7 live-in arrangements
  • Fall prevention & wandering safety
  • Consistent caregiver continuity
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Fresh, nutritious home-cooked meal plated with care

Meal Preparation

Home-cooked meals planned around preferences, dietary needs, and the shape of your day.

  • Menu planning & grocery shopping
  • Nutrition-specific diets
  • Kitchen tidying & food safety
  • Shared mealtime companionship
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Transportation

Safe, door-through-door escorts to the places that matter — medical, social, and everyday.

  • Doctor & specialist appointments
  • Pharmacy & prescription pickup
  • Place-of-worship & social visits
  • In-office waiting & note-taking
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Respite for Families

A trusted professional steps in — so family caregivers can rest, travel, or simply breathe.

  • Short-term & scheduled relief
  • Weekend & vacation coverage
  • Evening & on-call availability
  • Seamless handoff & briefing
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Care by Need

Specialized support for every situation.

Care is not one-size-fits-all. Our caregivers are matched to your loved one's specific condition, temperament, and daily rhythm.

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Memory care, in the home they know.

Familiar surroundings reduce agitation and preserve confidence. Our memory-trained caregivers use structured routines, environmental cues, and patience-first techniques to protect dignity through every stage.

  • Dementia-capable care training for every caregiver
  • Routine reinforcement & reminiscence therapy
  • Wandering safety & home environment review
  • Sundowning support & behavioral calm techniques
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Senior recovering at home after hospital discharge

A graceful bridge home.

Rehospitalization is most preventable in the first 30 days. We coordinate with discharge planners and follow the clinical plan of care so recovery happens safely — at home.

  • Discharge coordination with care team
  • Wound-site observation & caregiver alerts
  • Mobility, PT & therapy follow-through
  • Medication reminders & appointment rides
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Steady presence for progressive needs.

Parkinson's, stroke recovery, and neuromuscular conditions require patient, skilled daily support. We focus on safety, confidence, and keeping your loved one engaged in the life they love.

  • Fall-risk assessment & home modifications
  • Transfer assistance & gait support
  • Speech & swallow accommodations
  • Exercise program reinforcement
Discuss Your Needs
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Comfort, dignity, and presence.

During life's most tender passages, our caregivers complement hospice teams — offering comfort, personal care, and a quiet, skillful presence so family can be family.

  • Works alongside hospice clinicians
  • Comfort-focused bathing & repositioning
  • Vigil & overnight companionship
  • Family respite during final weeks
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The care they've earned.

We help Veterans and surviving spouses navigate VA Aid & Attendance benefits and bring compassionate, respectful support to every shift.

  • VA Aid & Attendance benefit guidance
  • Community Care Network partner
  • Caregivers experienced with Veterans
  • Direct billing to VA where eligible
See If You Qualify

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The Rittenhouse Standard

Named for Philadelphia's finest neighborhood. Held to its standard.

Every caregiver, every conversation, every detail is measured against the quiet excellence Rittenhouse Square has always stood for — discretion, dignity, and deeply human care.

01

Rigorous Caregiver Vetting

National background checks, reference verification, skills assessments, and caregiver-client matching interviews — before anyone enters your home.

02

Dedicated Care Coordinator

One person who knows your family. Reachable 24/7, present at the first visit, and the single point of contact for every question or change.

03

Personalized Plans, Not Packages

We don't sell tiered bundles. Your plan is built collaboratively — hour by hour, task by task — with you and your loved one's clinicians.

04

Continuity of Caregiver

A consistent, familiar face. We protect the caregiver-client relationship aggressively — because trust is built, not assigned.

05

RN-Reviewed Care Plans

A registered nurse reviews every care plan and conducts supervisory visits — a layer of clinical oversight most non-medical agencies simply don't offer.

06

The Monthly Care Audit Report

Every month, your family receives a plain-English account of every shift, task, and observation. We don't ask you to trust us — we show our work.

How It Begins

From first call to first day of care.

Clear, compassionate, and unhurried — most families are matched and supported within 48 hours.

1

A Warm Conversation

Call or request a callback. We listen first — no sales pitch, no pressure.

2

In-Home Assessment

A care coordinator visits to understand daily needs, preferences, and home environment.

3

The Right Caregiver

We match on skills, personality, and schedule — then introduce before care begins.

4

Care Begins

Service starts on your timeline. Your coordinator checks in weekly — the plan adapts as needs evolve.

Our Care Professionals

The people behind the care.

Every Rittenhouse caregiver is hand-selected, thoroughly vetted, and genuinely proud of the work — and every one is a W-2 employee we train, insure, and invest in. No contractors, ever.

Portrait of caregiver Lenora M.
CNA · 12 Years

Lenora M.

Senior Caregiver

"What I love most is the listening. That's how trust begins."

Dementia Certified CPR & First Aid Spanish Speaking
12Years of Care
800+Client Hours
Portrait of caregiver James T.
HHA · 8 Years

James T.

Overnight Specialist

"A calm night is a gift to the whole family. That's what I'm here for."

Parkinson's Care Fall Prevention Veteran
8Years of Care
1,200+Overnight Shifts
Portrait of caregiver Amara K.
CNA · 6 Years

Amara K.

Companion & Care Partner

"The best shifts end with a story I'll carry with me — and one she'll tell again tomorrow."

Post-Op Recovery Meal Specialist French Speaking
6Years of Care
4.9★Family Rating
What Families Say

In their own words.

Where We Serve

Rooted in Rittenhouse.
Trusted across Philadelphia.

Headquartered steps from Rittenhouse Square, our caregivers serve neighborhoods across Center City, the Main Line, and the greater Philadelphia metro.

Rittenhouse Square Society Hill Fitler Square Washington Square West Old City Queen Village Graduate Hospital Fairmount Bella Vista Northern Liberties Chestnut Hill Mt. Airy Main Line Bryn Mawr Haverford Gladwyne
Neighborhood-matched caregiversLocal familiarity, shorter commutes, more consistency.
Hospital-to-home coordinationWe work directly with discharge planners across Philadelphia's leading health systems.
High-rise & condo experienceConcierges, access protocols, and small-space comfort.
Tri-state expansionGentle extension into NJ and DE communities.
Main Line
Schuylkill
Delaware Valley
Rittenhouse Sq.
Society Hill
Bryn Mawr
Queen Village
Bella Vista
How to Pay for Care

Flexible options, simplified.

Most Rittenhouse clients blend private-pay with benefit coverage. Our coordinators help you understand what's available and what fits.

Private Pay

Direct, transparent hourly pricing. No hidden fees. No long-term contracts required.

Long-Term Care Insurance

We work with most LTC carriers — we'll bill, file, and coordinate claims on your behalf.

VA Aid & Attendance

Dedicated specialists help Veterans and surviving spouses navigate eligibility and enrollment.

Workers' Comp & Auto

Post-injury home support coordinated with your claims adjuster or case manager.

Questions Families Ask

Honest answers, before you call.

Choosing care is one of the biggest decisions a family makes. Here's what families most want to know — answered plainly, including the question other agencies avoid: cost.

How much does home care cost in Philadelphia?+

Professional non-medical home care in the Philadelphia metro typically runs between $30 and $40 per hour, depending on the level of support and the weekly schedule. We believe you should never have to guess: we share exact hourly pricing in your first phone call, before any visit.

No deposits. No long-term contracts. No hidden fees — ever.

How quickly can care begin?+

Most families are matched with a caregiver and supported within 48 hours of their first call. When a hospital discharge is involved, we can often move faster — tell us your timeline and we'll build around it.

Are your caregivers employees or independent contractors?+

Employees — always. Every Rittenhouse caregiver is a W-2 employee who is insured, bonded, and covered by workers' compensation. Many agencies and registries use 1099 contractors, which shifts liability and tax risk onto your family. We never do.

Above-market pay and guaranteed hours mean our caregivers stay — and your loved one sees the same trusted face week after week.

How are caregivers screened and trained?+

Every caregiver completes a 7-step screening — national background checks, reference verification, skills assessment, and in-person interviews — before they ever enter a home. From there, structured onboarding and ongoing annual education keep skills sharp, including a dementia-care specialty track.

Does Medicare pay for home care?+

Original Medicare generally does not cover non-medical home care like ours. Most families use private pay, long-term care insurance, or — for Veterans and surviving spouses — the VA Aid & Attendance benefit, which many eligible families don't know they qualify for.

Our coordinators walk you through every option in plain English, including how to file long-term care insurance claims without the paperwork spiral.

What is the Care Audit Report?+

Our signature commitment to transparency. Every month, your family receives a plain-English report of the care delivered — every shift, tasks completed, caregiver observations, and any changes we recommend. You should never have to wonder what happened while you weren't there.

What if the caregiver isn't the right fit?+

Tell your care coordinator and we'll rematch you promptly, at no charge. Chemistry matters as much as competence — we don't consider a match successful until your loved one genuinely looks forward to their caregiver's arrival.

Is Rittenhouse Home Care licensed?+

Yes. We are a Pennsylvania Department of Health licensed Home Care Agency, fully insured and bonded, serving Rittenhouse Square, Center City, the Main Line, and the greater Philadelphia metro.

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Insights

A family guide to aging well.

Written by our team — for families weighing the next step.

Browse Insights
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Family Guide8 min read

When is it time for home care? Ten signs families often miss.

Subtle cues — missed medications, lost weight, a quieter phone — that suggest a conversation is overdue.

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Dementia Care12 min read

Talking to a parent about memory care — without losing them.

A conversation guide developed with our senior memory-care specialists. Gentle, honest, grounded in dignity.

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Financial planning documents for long-term care
Finance6 min read

Understanding long-term care insurance benefits in PA.

What your policy likely covers, what to ask, and how we help you file claims without the paperwork spiral.

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Careers at Rittenhouse

Caregivers are not staff. They're the standard.

If you've been in this work, you know the difference between an agency that sends you out, and one that invests in you. We're the second kind.

Above-market hourly rates
Weekly pay & direct deposit
Paid continuing education
Health & PTO benefits
Consistent client matching
24/7 coordinator support
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Get Started

Let's talk about your family.

A complimentary, unhurried conversation with a care coordinator. We'll listen, answer questions, and — only when you're ready — arrange a visit.

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