Top 12 States Needing home care & Employing Home Care Aides

The need for non-medical home care services varies by state and is influenced by several demographic, economic, and healthcare factors.  The following are key metrics and states that typically have higher demand: 

 States with a higher percentage of elderly residents (65+ years) typically require more home care services. The aging population often needs assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) like bathing, dressing, and meal preparation. 

States with higher rates of physical or cognitive disabilities among adults will have a greater need for home care services. 

Rural areas often lack institutional care facilities, increasing the reliance on home care.

States with lower average incomes or higher poverty rates may see increased reliance on publicly funded home care services (e.g., Medicaid programs). 

States with a shortage of professional caregivers face challenges meeting demand, even when the need is high. 

Medicaid programs vary significantly by state in terms of funding for non-medical home care services. 

Chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis often necessitate non-medical home care to support day-to-day management.