Home care in Asheville, NC
Non-medical caregivers across Asheville, from a few hours a week to live-in care. No minimums, no contracts.
Is your parent's county in the Asheville metro area? Tap a county on the map, or check a ZIP code.
Shaded: the 3 counties of the Asheville metro area. Dashed lines: state borders.
Asheville at a glance
Sources: CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024.
Care for your parent in Asheville, on your schedule.
Counties in the Asheville metro area
- Buncombe County, NC
- Henderson County, NC
- Madison County, NC
Central counties (OMB definition)
Also in North Carolina
About home care in Asheville
Home care in Asheville, NC costs a median of $35 an hour, according to CareScout's 2025 survey. That is above the $30 North Carolina median and equal to the national median. Care is non-medical, such as companionship, meals and errands. HomeCare.com serves families in Asheville. Call 800-974-3458 to start with a care advisor.
Asheville has an older population than most places in this state. Census figures show 19,041 adults age 65 or older in the city, or 20.1% of its 94,535 residents. Another 2,669 are age 85 or older. In 5,871 households, someone 65 or older lives alone. Across the Asheville metro, which includes Buncombe, Henderson and Madison counties, 22.8% of residents are 65 or older.
Buncombe County is served by the Land of Sky Area Agency on Aging at 339 New Leicester Highway. Call 828-251-6622. CarePartners PACE serves Buncombe and Henderson counties from its Asheville center. Families often come home from Mission Hospital or AdventHealth Hendersonville. CareScout's 2025 survey lists $35 an hour for Asheville, compared with $30 across the state. HomeCare.com serves families in Asheville.
Plan care in Asheville.
Choose what your parent needs. We use the Asheville area median rate to estimate the monthly cost.
We'd suggest
A caregiver keeps your parent company and helps with meals, errands and the house.
about $3,033/month
4 hrs x 5 days x 52 weeks / 12 x $35/hr (Asheville, NC)
Market medians from the CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025, not HomeCare.com prices. A care advisor prices your actual schedule.
Free local help for Asheville families.
Land of Sky Regional Council Area Agency on Aging (Region B)
Buncombe County is served by the Land of Sky Area Agency on Aging, and CarePartners PACE serves Buncombe and Henderson counties from its Asheville center.
828-251-6622Health systems near Asheville
- Mission Hospital (Mission Health, an HCA Healthcare division)
- AdventHealth Hendersonville (adjacent, Henderson County)
State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program (state office plus 16 regional ombudsmen housed in Area Agencies on Aging)
Free, confidential advocacy for people receiving long-term care.
North Carolina programs that can help pay.
Rules and programs in North CarolinaRules change; confirm eligibility with the state. A care advisor can talk through payment options.
Questions about care in Asheville.
How much is home care in Asheville, NC?
CareScout's 2025 survey lists a $35 hourly median for a non-medical caregiver in Asheville. The North Carolina median is $30. The same survey puts assisted living in Asheville at $6,619 a month. Families choose the visits and hours, with no minimums. A care advisor can talk through payment options.
What senior services are in Buncombe County?
The Land of Sky Regional Council Area Agency on Aging serves Buncombe, Henderson, Madison and Transylvania counties. Call 828-251-6622 or visit 339 New Leicester Highway, Suite 140, Asheville, NC 28806. The agency can point families to in-home aide services and caregiver support.
Is there a PACE program in Asheville?
Yes. CarePartners PACE serves Buncombe and Henderson counties from its Asheville center. PACE is for people 55 or older who live in the service area and need a nursing facility level of care. Contact the PACE organization for an eligibility assessment.
Can I get live-in care in Asheville?
Yes. HomeCare.com is known for live-in care and 24/7 coverage. A live-in caregiver stays in the home and needs rest periods. Care teams can rotate shifts for constant support. This can help after a stay at Mission Hospital. Call 800-974-3458 to talk through the options.
