Why we’re the most trusted home care service in Auburn, NY:
We’ve been caring for Auburn, NY for years, providing trusted senior in-home care to the local community. Many Home Instead clients begin receiving support within 48 hours, and in some cases the same day. Many also choose to stay with us long-term, a reflection of the relationships and confidence we build with those we serve.Here’s why so many families choose us:
Skilled & Trusted Caregivers
We handpick every Care Pro for their skills, compassion, and professionalism—each one thoroughly vetted, trained, and ready to deliver exceptional care.
Flexible & Consistent Care
Need help during the day? Overnight care? Weekend coverage? We offer flexible options, on-time visits, and reliable care from Care Pros you know and trust.
Matches Made to Last
Because strong relationships lead to better care, we take time to find a Care Pro who’s the right fit—not just for the job, but for the person.
Proven Expertise
Behind every Care Pro is a team of experienced home care advisors, gerontologists, and specialists working to ensure you receive care that’s thoughtful, informed, and personal.
Customized Care Plans
Care isn’t one-size-fits-all. We partner with you to create a personalized care plan that grows and adapts as your needs change.
Unmatched Experience
Founded in 1994, Home Instead has helped older adults around the world age safely and with dignity at home, using a time-tested approach built on connection and compassion.
The care you need for the life you want.
From making a meal to helping a loved one with memory loss, our services and our approach to home care in Auburn, NY help older adults in the area age comfortably and confidently at home.
In-Home Memory Care
When someone you love is living with cognitive changes, Alzheimer's, or dementia, our Care Pros can offer compassionate, trusted memory support in the familiarity of your loved one’s own home.
Respite Care
When family caregivers need a break, our Care Pros are ready to step in, providing seamless, quality care for older adults, while giving family members a chance to rest and recharge.
24-Hour Care
When you need care day and night, we’re there. Our Care Pros provide constant, compassionate support to help older adults stay safe, comfortable, and cared for at home around the clock.
Transitional Care
After surgery or a hospitalization, our Care Pros can help you home safely, get you settled comfortably, and provide the ongoing support and medication reminders needed for a smooth recovery.
Specialized Home Care
Health challenges shouldn't mean giving up the comfort of home. Whether it's adapting to changes from Parkinson's, a new diabetes-friendly diet, or finding balance with heart disease, our local Care Professionals can help.
End-of-Life Care
Working alongside palliative care teams or independently, we offer compassionate care to help families make the most of their time together during life’s final stages.
In-Home Companion Care
Sometimes the best care is conversation and quality time. Our Care Pros provide companionship and social engagement, whether it’s playing cards, going for a walk, or sharing lunch.
All Home Care Services
Learn more about the full range of care we offer—from care for Alzheimers, Dementia, and companionship to hospital-to-home support, enhanced care, or chronic condition support.
Trusted help for everyday needs.
We know it’s the little things that often make life easier. That’s why our approach to senior care includes help with daily tasks and routines, like cooking meals, shopping, and even folding laundry.
Light Housekeeping & Meal Prep
We help with household tasks like laundry, vacuuming, and meal preparation to ensure a clean, safe, and nurturing environment.
Errands & Appointments
Have an appointment, or need groceries from the local store? We offer safe accompaniment to just about anywhere around town.

Serving Auburn, NY and the surrounding area.
Since 2008, Home Instead has been part of the community, providing quick access to top-rated home care in Auburn.
Proudly caring for communities near you:
Auburn, Cato, Fair Haven, Genoa, King Ferry, Moravia, Port Byron, Sempronius, Sterling, Union Springs, Weedsport, Canandaigua, Clifton Springs, Geneva, Phelps, Interlaken, Ovid, Seneca Falls, Waterloo, Clyde, Lyons, Macedon, Marion, Newark, Ontario, Palmyra, Red Creek, Savannah, Sodus, Walworth, Williamson, Wolcott
…to name a few.
Get started with the most trusted home care in Auburn, NY
We're here to listen and guide you through every step of the decision-making process. Our Auburn caregivers make everyday life easier, safer, and more enjoyable, helping with errands, appointments, and the activities your loved one has always treasured.
Staying connected to the Auburn community
Caregivers can help older adults stay active in your area, whether that's spending time outdoors at nearby parks such as Hoopes Park, or participating in local senior programs. They can also offer safe accompaniment to errands or medical appointments at local hospitals such as Auburn Community Hospital or Cayuga Medical Center.Call Home Instead Auburn at (315) 252-2354 or request a free consultation to begin creating a personalized care plan.

Helpful FAQs
Our team understands caregiving personally. Members of our local leadership have cared for their own aging parents, so they know how valuable dependable help can be when a family is trying to keep a loved one at home.
Today, our approximately 38 Care Pros provide non-medical home care across communities that include rural areas where families may have relatively few care resources. Our local office pays close attention to both clients and Care Pros so care can be coordinated around what each family actually needs.
For eligible older adults, another option may be available through EISEP. Home Instead Auburn participates in EISEP programs in Cayuga and Seneca counties, helping provide home care to older adults who otherwise may not be able to afford family-funded services.
Our relationships with county providers have also helped us become a resource for families who later choose to arrange services themselves.
Our service area includes Cayuga and Seneca counties as well as rural communities where home care resources can be limited.
That rural coverage matters. For some families, non-medical assistance with meals, household routines, companionship, transportation, and other everyday needs may be enough to help an older loved one continue living in their own home.
Timing depends on the type of care needed and available staffing.
Home Instead Auburn first looks at what the client needs and whether we have appropriate Care Pros available for the requested schedule. This is particularly important for more extensive arrangements such as 24-hour care, which require multiple Care Pros to provide continuous coverage.
Care Pros provide non-medical support while paying attention to how the client is doing from day to day.
Penny is a good example. She has been with our team for more than four years and has accompanied a client to the hospital during an emergency until family could arrive, stayed beyond her scheduled time when needed, and contacted the office when she noticed a client having an unusual day.
That attentiveness is an important part of the care families rely on.
Our local team has participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s and Walk to Remember, sponsored Little League baseball teams, and participated in Be a Santa to a Senior.
The Be a Santa to a Senior program has also received coverage in our local newspaper.
Our office has received local recognition as well, including a 2016 Small Business Award and a 2019 Business Leader Award from the local Chamber of Commerce.