Meet the Agency
Care Options For Kids is a home care agency based in Claymont, Delaware. They serve families in the surrounding area.
Care Options For Kids is a Medicare-certified home health agency. That means they give medical care at home under a doctor's plan — things like nursing visits, physical therapy, or wound care. This is different from a non-medical home care agency, which helps with bathing, meals, and daily tasks.
Licensing in Delaware
Care Options For Kids
- License number
- 087052
- Licensed since
- 2020 (6 years)
What home care helps with
Home care agencies send trained caregivers to your home. They help your mom, dad, or loved one stay safe and comfortable without moving to a facility. Most caregivers help with:
- •Bathing, dressing, and grooming
- •Cooking meals and light housekeeping
- •Medicine reminders
- •Rides to doctor visits
- •Company and conversation
- •Giving family caregivers a break
How families pay for home care in Delaware
Most families pay out of pocket. In the Philadelphia metro avg area, home care usually runs $30–$40 an hour.
Other ways to pay:
- •Long-term care insurance: if your loved one bought a policy, it may cover home care. Call the insurance company to check.
- •VA benefits: veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for help through Aid & Attendance.
Questions to ask before you pick
- •How do you screen and train caregivers?
- •What happens if my regular caregiver calls out?
- •Who do I call at night or on weekends?
- •Can we meet the caregiver before they start?
- •How are caregivers supervised?
This overview is based on public records and state licensing info. Rules and program details can change. Last reviewed May 2026.
Service Area & Location
Agency Headquarters
3529-31 Philadelphia Pike
Claymont, DE 19703
Medicare Home Health Agency
This is a Medicare-certified home health agency providing medical services under a physician's plan of care. This is different from non-medical home care.
Care Programs & Services
Services below are typical for Medicare-certified home health agencies. This agency hasn’t verified its specific service list — contact them directly to confirm what they provide.
Specialized Care Focus
This agency has indicated experience or specialized training in these areas:
- Companionship
- Personal Care
- Elderly Care
- Post-Surgery Recovery
- Post-Hospital Support
Daily Support Services
Coverage Hours
- Hourly Care
- Short-Term Care
- Long-Term Ongoing Care
Personal Care
- Bathing Assistance
- Grooming & Hygiene
- Dressing
- Toileting
- Transfers (Bed/Chair)
- Mobility & Ambulation Support
- Feeding Assistance
Household & Companionship
- Companionship
- Light Housekeeping
- Medication Reminders (Non-Clinical)
Recovery & Transitional
- Post-Hospital Support
- Post-Surgery Recovery
- Care Coordination with Family
Payment
Accepted Payment Methods
- Medicare
Note: Non-medical home care is primarily paid privately out-of-pocket. If you have a Long-Term Care Insurance (LTCI) policy, check with the agency to see if they can help process your claims.
Rates and payment options are provided by the agency and are subject to change. Always verify current pricing directly with the provider before starting care.
Licensing & Protections
State Registry Status
LICENSED
Appears active based on available state registry data. Verify directly with the licensing agency before making decisions.
State License Details
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
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