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Home Instead

1628 John F Kennedy Blvd #1900

4.6(48 ratings)· Philadelphia average: 4.4

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Quick Facts

Care start time
Service can begin within a day of contact
Scheduling options
Offers 24-hour care when needed
Added support
Coordinates transportation to medical appointments

What Families Think

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Families describe Home Instead in Philadelphia as a dependable in-home care provider, with most reviewers highlighting compassionate caregivers and quick, well-coordinated responses during medical crises. Out of 48 reviews the vast majority are five-star, praising consistent staffing and communication, though a couple of reports flagged isolated problems with phone etiquette and care/scheduling quality.

What reviewers praise

  • Caregivers described as compassionate, professional and reliable
  • Rarely a gap in coverage, even for years-long care
  • Fast response, sometimes starting care within a day
  • Helps coordinate hospice, medical equipment and transportation
  • Management communicates proactively about schedule changes
  • High overall satisfaction: 4.6 rating across 48 reviews

What reviewers flag

  • One report described a rude, dismissive phone interaction (from 2019)
  • One review cited aide quality issues and poor scheduling communication
  • No published pricing information available

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Home Instead is a home care agency serving Philadelphia, Pennsylvania offering At-Home Care. Care is billed by the hour and no doctor's referral is needed. Amenities include Emergency Call System, 24-Hour Staff and Medication Management. Families rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 48 reviews.

About Home Instead

Home Instead is a home health and hospice care provider based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The service delivers personalized in-home care, including assistance with daily living activities, post-surgical recovery, and end-of-life support, with flexible scheduling options including 24-hour care when needed.

Families consistently praise the caregivers' compassion and professionalism. Reviewers highlight reliable, gap-free service with strong communication from management about scheduling changes and care coordination. One family wrote, "From management down to the caregivers themselves, they were professional, kind, and caring." Multiple families noted that caregivers quickly become trusted figures, some have developed into friendships, and that the team responds quickly to urgent needs, sometimes beginning service within a day of initial contact.

The Philadelphia location maintains a 4.6 out of 5 rating across 48 reviews, with the vast majority of families describing their experience as dependable, attentive, and genuinely focused on quality of life. One outlier review from 2019 cited a negative phone interaction, though recent reviews consistently emphasize professional and responsive communication across management and care staff.

Types of Care at Home Instead

At-Home Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Medication Management

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Reviews of Home Instead

4.6overall · 48 ratings combined

4.6★ on Google (48)

Cecelia Denegre

Apr 2026

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We have had the great fortune to work with Home Instead during the past year. They provide compassionate and consistent care for my husband who has mid stage Alzheimer's. We love our caregiver and the great service we receive from scheduling and customer service.

Sandra Campbell

Mar 2026

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Quick responce, caring, and personal. My aid is incredible!

Lucinda Blank

Mar 2026

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Excellent agency. The staff is reliable and efficient. The caregivers that I have dealt with are caring, kind and well trained. When the aides are helping my husband, I feel confident and happy that he is receiving such excellent care.

Howard Brooks

Mar 2026

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Suddenly hit with the responsibility of taking care of my wife after returning home from her hospital and rehab stay I called Home Instead. they guided our return home, set up needed medical equipment and supplied a sympathetic and competent aide; Rose. She has aided my wife’s recovery and kept our hame humming. She is a reliable, steady hand and enables us to continue to live at home instead of of resorting to a nursing home.

Joseph Atencio

Dec 2025

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I reached out to Home Instead when my wife's cancer symptoms were too much for me to manage on my own. I needed help, and I needed it fast. The Manager came the next day to assess the situation and our needs and had a GREAT team with us starting the next day. The caregivers ranged in age and personality, but each was well qualified, and very sensitive to our personalities and needs, medical and otherwise. In addition, on the rare occasion when they needed to send a substitute to us, each of them was just as good our primary team. It really felt like they understood our needs and had a deep bench of help so I was never left on my own. Really first rate. I'd highly recommend.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Home Instead offer?

Home Instead offers At-Home Care.

Where is Home Instead located?

Home Instead is located at 1628 John F Kennedy Blvd #1900 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

What do families say about Home Instead?

Home Instead carries a 4.6 out of 5 rating from 48 Google reviews. Families describe Home Instead in Philadelphia as a dependable in-home care provider, with most reviewers highlighting compassionate caregivers and quick, well-coordinated responses during medical crises. Out of 48 reviews the vast majority are five-star, praising consistent staffing and communication, though a couple of reports flagged isolated problems with phone etiquette and care/scheduling quality. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

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