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Browse the 423 home care agencies in Handy, read 370 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services to find the best home care options near you. Families in Handy choose home care for many reasons, including to reduce caregiver stress, curb senior loneliness, and make daily life easier for older adults. Most home care agencies in Handy personalize their services to your needs and provide them as frequently or infrequently as needed.

Home Care Agencies near Handy, NC

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1 review
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
7 reviews
All 5 stars! They are very flexible and willing to work with my schedule. I absolutely recommend Griswold Home Care to anyone looking for services.
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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7 reviews
The caregivers have been an excellent fit for my wife and I the scheduling has been outstanding: keeping us informed, if the caregiver is going to be delayed for example.
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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1 review
Absolutely the best ever! Has a very homey atmosphere! Very clean, great staff. My brother loved it here.
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
2 reviews
We had a wonderful, care giver in [name removed]. She was an angel to my dad during his last few weeks. My low score for dining & activities is pretty much due to there being no need for either in his...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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1 review
This company has been taking care of my grandma's home care for over 7 years now. They are caring respectful and go above and beyond for my Grandmother. Always makes sure she is satisfied and token care of....
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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1 review
I have been thoroughly impressed with the director, and the placement of the aide, and the aide herself. She has shown tremendous compassion to my entire family. She is kind, caring, my mother with dementia...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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1 review
[name removed] and her team are AWESOME! My experience with them has been GREAT. They really do care and are passionate about what they do. It shows in their compassion and dependability and willingness to...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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2 reviews
It is helpful to communicate effectively with each caregiver especially if they are new to being a caregiver. I found many of them were inexperienced and I had to spend time training them on what to do and...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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1 review
People are competent but have some restrictive rules - for newcomers, some are hoops to have to jump through. I would recommend them.
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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1 review
I would recommend them. We picked them because a combination of responsiveness was the best compared to the rest and also their pricing was very reasonable.
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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1 review
Griswold is definitely a company I trust, and they have responded to the needs of my loved one in a timely manner. They have good staff and caregivers who care about the needs of the care recipient and...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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1 review
[names removed] were both particularly good with our dad. [name removed]prepared more meals than the others did. We used in-home hospice care, not at a community or facility. We would recommend to others.
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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2 reviews
Wisdom Senior Care has a personal touch like no other service. I felt like[name removed]took time to really talk and find out what mom needed. She is quick to respond to our calls and texts. I would...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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1 review
Thank you to all the caregivers who were assigned to care for my father in law. [names removed]. [names removed]. You were all awesome. We all appreciate all you have done.
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Home Instead Senior Care enables the elderly to live independently. It’s at home where quality of life is enhanced without the stress of interrupted routines and changes in daily habits. Our non-medical CAREGivers provide one-on-one support and interaction that reduce feelings of isolation and...
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[name removed] was excellent. She was so friendly and efficient. She did more than expected. Always on time. 20 hours per week are required minimum.
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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1 review
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
1 review
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Our mission is to help people keep their independence and maintain their quality of life in a dignified manner. We do this with well-trained, knowledgeable, experienced, and compassionate caregivers. We are a locally owned and operated business.
8 reviews
It's still new, but the agency has been good so far. No major complaints. We have the same girl come out every time, and she is working out well.
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Affordable HomeCare was formed by a team of seasoned professionals with a combined experience of more than sixty years, in the field of healthcare.We are dedicated to bringing quality home care services to our clients, allowing maximum independence, combined with the services you want and need....
7 reviews
Everybody was professional and helpful. They really worked hard to match the caregiver with the individual that needed care. They were able to find a caregiver for us for the weekends and this was...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
2 reviews
They were fine. And Mom liked the ladies but we couldn't afford their services anymore. Went with private people that are working out well. Based on the experience we have had with Home Instead, I would...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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1 review
We had a lovely experience with this home care agency. They did an amazing job caring for my mother and her needs. I knew she was in good hands with this home care. They really provided are my peace of...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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4 reviews
We chose Magnolia Home Care because they were one of the more inexpensive ones that we could find. We never had any scheduling issues when we did use them. I would recommend this company to others looking.
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
1 review
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
2 reviews
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Costs of home care in Handy, NC

Average cost of home care in Handy, NC

Home care in Handy is typically charged at an hourly rate. Hourly rates may vary based on factors like time of day (overnight hours, for example), special weekend or holiday rates, and whether care is around the clock.
Average hourly rate
$27/hr
Average overnight rate
$28/hr
Average weekend rate
$29/hr

Home care costs vs. senior living costs in Handy

Home care costs in Handy increase based on the hours of care needed. Costs are typically higher for seniors who need home care at night or for most of the day — for example, while a family member is at work. For seniors who need full-time or 24/7 care, assisted living or memory care may be a more cost-effective option in the long run.
44 hours of home care/wk
$5,103/mo
$5,307/mo
To learn more about other local senior living options, view Handy assisted living facilities or Handy memory care facilities.

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How to pay for home care in Handy, NC

Many families combine various payment methods to cover home care costs. Most often, families use some mixture of the following private and public income sources to pay for home care in Handy.
Paying for home careGet an overview of all payment options for home care.
VA home care benefitsSee how VA benefits can help veterans and their spouses pay for home care.
Home care and LTC insuranceLearn how to use long-term care insurance to cover home care costs.

What families are saying about home care in Handy

Recent reviews for home care in Handy

Right at Home - Wake County - Raleigh, NC -

5.0
Professional. On time. Work for me as client. These words describe Right at Home of Wake Country. Especially grateful for continuity of care giver – explaining over & over take time & energy. Helpful. Understanding.

Options For Senior America - Triad in Burlington, NC

5.0
Option For Senior America worked well with us to find affordable care for our mom. The person they sent was wonderful, but she is retiring at the end of this month. They are sending a replacement. We are looking forward to her helping.

Wisdom Senior Care, NC in Huntersville, NC

5.0
Our loved one has passed away recently, but what we liked the most about the Wisdom Senior Care, NC were the staff. The staff members were amazing and made her time home amazing, comfortable and at peace. I would refer anyone to Wisdom Senior Care, NC based on the experience we had with ...
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Frequently asked questions about home care in Handy

There are 423 home care facilities near Handy, North Carolina. See the full list.

Home care is provided by an aide who comes to a senior’s home to help with daily chores and activities of daily living. It can be offered anywhere a senior calls home — including a house, senior apartment, independent living, or assisted living. Learn more about home care.

Home care services are customizable to a senior’s unique needs. Services can include companionship, help with chores like cooking and housekeeping, or assistance with activities of daily living, like toileting and bathing. Explore home care services in more detail.

Home care provides nonmedical services for seniors who require assistance with daily tasks like housework, bathing, dressing, and transportation. In contrast, home health care is prescribed by a doctor and includes services like skilled nursing care and therapies, health monitoring, and medication administration that are provided by licensed medical professionals. Read more about home care vs. home health care.

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