Home Care Agencies,
Jobs, and Licensing Guides
Whether you need care for a family member, you're a caretaker looking for work, or you run an agency that provides companion care, personal care, or respite — this is where you start.
For Families
If your mom or dad needs help at home, you can search for licensed agencies near you and compare what they offer.
For Caretakers
See which agencies are hiring in your area, what they pay, and what shifts are open. You can apply from one profile.
For Agency Owners
Companion care, personal care, respite, meal prep — whatever you provide, we help with backup coverage, hiring, and compliance.
For New Founders
Starting an agency is confusing. We walk you through the licensing, the policies, and your first hire for your state.
Why We Built This
Finding good home care is hard for families. Finding good work is hard for caretakers. Running an agency means dealing with call-outs, hiring, and state rules all at once. And if you're trying to start an agency, the licensing process is different in every state. We built HomeCareAtlas so there's one place to go for all of it.
Families
Search for licensed agencies near you and compare what they offer.
Caretakers
Browse agencies that are hiring and apply with one profile.
Agency Owners
Get backup coverage from partner agencies, find caretakers, and stay compliant.
New Founders
Follow a step-by-step guide to get licensed in your state.
Free Tools & Guides
These are free — no account needed. Use them if you're researching costs, planning to open an agency, or figuring out training requirements.
How to Start a Home Care Agency
Each state has different licensing rules. This covers the fees, steps, and timelines for all 50 states.
Interactive ToolMarket Assessment Tool
If you're deciding where to open an agency, this shows senior population, income, and demand by city.
Interactive ToolCaretaker Workforce Tool
Shows where caretakers are easiest to hire — wages, labor supply, and trends across 389 metro areas.
Interactive ToolHome Care Cost Estimator
Look up what home care actually costs in your area, broken down by state, city, and type of care.
GuideCaretaker Training by State
How many training hours you need, what certifications to get, and background check rules — by state.
GuidePolicies & Procedures Manual
The 10 sections every agency P&P manual needs for state licensing, and mistakes that hold people up.
A Caretaker Calls Out. A Partner Agency Has You Covered.
Shift Backup is the first agency-to-agency backup network for home care. Post the open shift and nearby partner agencies nominate a qualified caretaker from their own roster. You pick the best fit. The client stays covered.
- Only partner agencies with matching capabilities see the shift
- You review every nomination before accepting — no auto-assignments
- Client details stay hidden until both agencies confirm the match
- No app to install, no contracts, no minimums
What partner agencies see
Shift Backup Alert
OPEN SHIFT — Tomorrow 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Oak Park area · Companion care
Rate: $21/hr
Requires: CPR + First Aid
Nominate a caretaker from your roster.
Shift Backup
✅ Nomination accepted! Both agencies confirmed. Client stays covered.
Shift filled in 4 minutes.
Find Agencies Near You
Search by city, ZIP code, or agency name to see what's available in your area.
Browse Home Care Agencies by State
Home Care Is Hard Enough.
Whether you're looking for care, looking for work, or running an agency — we're here to make the difficult parts easier.
It's free to get started. No credit card needed.