Senior services · Help at home
Home Help Services for Seniors in BC
A little help at home can make all the difference. BC has home help services ranging from housekeeping and yard work to companion visits and personal care, helping seniors stay safely in their own homes.
Home help or home care?
Home help looks after the house — cleaning, laundry, groceries, errands. It's different from home care, which is hands-on personal care.
Home Help
- House tasks: cleaning, laundry, meals, errands.
- No personal or body care.
- No health assessment needed.
Home Care
- Hands-on: bathing, dressing, medication.
- Trained care aides or nurses.
- $35–$75/hour
Who this often helps
Mom manages fine personally, but the house is getting away from her.
Recovering after surgery and the errands are piling up.
You live far away and want the practical stuff handled between visits.Questions to ask
- Ask about minimum hours per visit.
- Ask whether you can get the same person each week.
- Ask about insurance and bonding for in-home workers.
See home help near you
Enter a city to see options that serve your area, with contact details.
Frequently asked questions
Does the government provide free home help?
BC's Home and Community Care program provides subsidized home support (bathing, dressing, meals) based on a clinical assessment. Contact your local health authority to apply. Wait times vary.
How much does private home help cost?
Private home help in BC typically costs $25-$45/hour for housekeeping and companion services, and $30-$50/hour for personal care. Some non-profits offer sliding scale rates based on income.
Next step
Need help at home?
Our Care Navigator can find the right home support services for your situation.