Last Updated: June 5, 2024 - Caring.com offers a free service to help families find senior care and authentic reviews to help you in your decision. On average in Brunswick County, NC, residents and their loved ones rate In Home Care agencies across the 26 options below.
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3973-A Market St., Wilmington, NC, 28403
4.7
(157 reviews)
"Absolutely fantastic company that provides at home caregivers. Excellent caregivers, wonderful staff. I can go to work and leave my mom at home with their caregivers and feel completely comfortable and no worries. The office staff is a pleasure to w..."
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7925 Jones Branch Dr., Suite LL 140, Mclean, VA, 22102
3.9
(29 reviews)
"We've been using HomeCare.com for Mom. Everything's been great. Any time I need something done I just contact them and they get it done. If I need a different caregiver, they find a replacement pretty fast. Everything's catered to us. We use them fou..."
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2505 S 17th St, Suite 110, Wilmington, NC, 28401
4.9
(14 reviews)
"Caregivers have been universally helpful both in dealing with my wife and with my household affairs. They are generally on time and have a "can do" attitude about what we need to do to make my wife's hospice care as comfortable as possible. The age..."
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1151 South Main St., Ste. 327, Wake Forest, NC, 27587
5.0
(13 reviews)
"Sanjay and his team did a fantastic job of pointing our family to the best local care options. They also helped us avoid making some pitfalls as things were moving fast. I would highly recommend reaching out to this group for assistance...."
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25 Union School Rd NW, Shallotte, NC, 28469
"Home Instead Senior Care is a non-medical provider of personal care, companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminde..."
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2709 Market Street, Suite 201, Wilmington, NC, 28403
4.7
(18 reviews)
4016 Shipyard Blvd, Suite A, Wilmington, NC, 28403
4.9
(10 reviews)
"Griswold have been so helpful in so many ways, and they provided the best caregivers. They all became like family. Loving, kind, caring, patient. ..."
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3009-A Church Street, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577
5.0
(4 reviews)
"When my father-in-law was in need of in-home care the hospital he was discharged from recommended Comfort Keepers. Everyone we came in contact with, from the office representative doing his assessment to his caregivers, were knowledgeable, professio..."
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1364 NC-211 , Clarkton, NC, 28433
5.0
(2 reviews)
"This agency and the workers are a Godsend! The care has been phenomenal! There is nothing that I need; that they do not provide. Compassionate and always ready to assist! I couldn’t imagine myself anywhere else. I’ve had other home care agencies in t..."
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3205 Randll Pkwy Suite 111, Wilmington, NC, 28403
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Visiting Angels was wonderful. They did a great job. We had a bad experience with one of them and we needed to try another agency. They helped my mother-in-law with eating, bathing, dressing, and taking walks...."
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4610 Holly Tree Road Wilmington, Wilmington, NC, 28409
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Synergy HomeCare has been good to my parent. When we first requested a caregiver, they were very prompt in sending one for us. In general, the caregivers they have for us are very good and very professional. We have no complaints with them. What we l..."
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209 W 3rd Street, PO Box 1030, Pembroke, NC, 28372
"HealthKeeperz is committed to improving the mind, body, and spirit in amazing wayz. As an integrated community health organization, we striv..."
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219 Racine Drive, Suite A2,, Wilmington, NC, 28403
2106 South 17th St, Wilmington, NC, 28401
"Maxim Healthcare Services has more than 20 years of providing solutions that improve health and quality of life for those in need of in-home..."
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592 Ocean Highway West, Suite 101-A, Supply, NC, 28462
"Home health care services from Interim allow individuals to stay safe, independent, and engaged while remaining in their own homes. We offe..."
READ MOREThe 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey estimates Brunswick County’s average cost of home care to be $4,576 per month. This is above the state average of $4,385 but below the national average of $4,957. The survey also reveals Brunswick County’s costs typically exceed those of nearby cities, such as Jacksonville ($4,195), New Bern ($3,813), Fayetteville ($4,004) and Goldsboro ($3,813).
Brunswick County
$4,576
North Carolina
$4,385
The United States
$4,957
Jacksonville
$4,195
New Bern
$3,813
Fayetteville
$4,004
Goldsboro
$3,813
The most affordable senior care option in Brunswick County is adult day care, which has a median fee of $1,289. Home care comes next, with fees in the region of $4,576 for personal care services and light housekeeping. Home health care’s average cost is $4,767, which covers limited medical care for registered therapists and nurses. Assisted living is the most affordable option offering accommodation, costing around $5,254, while nursing homes charge approximately $6,844.
Home Care
$4,576
Home Health Care
$4,767
Adult Day Health Care
$1,289
Assisted Living
$5,254
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$6,844
Note:Â Data for Brunswick County was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Wilmington, was used instead.
Given the high cost of in-home care, many people use one or more forms of financial assistance to cover the expenses. Below, we explain some of the most common sources of financial help for paying for in-home care. If none of these options are available to you, you can reach out to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn about local resources.
Home care services are only one of the pieces needed for seniors to gracefully age in place. There are many services and programs that are low-cost or free, that enable seniors to enjoy an independent lifestyle in the comfort of their own home, such as help with home modifications, meal delivery services, and more. Below, we’ve compiled a few of the most helpful resources in Brunswick County:
| Resource | Contact | Address | Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Assistance In-Home Program (SA-IH) | (910) 253-2197 | 60 Government Center Drive, Building B, Wilmington, NC 28403 | The Special Assistance In-Home Program (SA-IH) provides a cash supplement and support services to low-income adults who could benefit from the support of a residential facility but would prefer to remain living in their own homes. Case managers work with caregivers and family members to develop a care plan that enables the senior to remain living safely in their home. The program is run by Brunswick County Social Services. |
| Meals on Wheels | (910) 754-2300 | 3620 Express Drive, Shallotte, NC 28470 | The Meals on Wheels program provides nutritious meals to seniors residing in Brunswick County. Community volunteers deliver hot mid-day meals right to seniors’ homes on weekdays. This program is run by Brunswick Senior Resources. Inc. and available to adults age 60 or older who are homebound, do not have the support of a caregiver or are unable to shop for groceries and prepare their own meals. |
| Elderly & Disabled Exclusion Tax Program | (910) 253-2829 | 30 Government Center Drive, Bolivia, NC 28422 | Brunswick County's Elderly & Disabled Exclusion Tax Program reduces the amount of annual property tax seniors are required to pay. Through this program, qualifying seniors are exempt from paying either 50% of their home's assessed value or $25,000, whichever is greater. Applicants must be 65 years of age or older and meet income requirements. |
| BSRI Family Caregiver Support Program | (910) 754-2300 | 3620 Express Drive, Shallotte, NC 28470 | Primary caregivers of homebound seniors can receive short-term, temporary relief through Brunswick Senior Resources. Inc.'s Family Caregiver Support Program. An in-home assessment is conducted to determine the level of support and services needed. The organization is also able to provide resources, education and assistance with care management. |
| Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) | (910) 253-2077 | 60 Government Center Drive, Building B, Wilmington, NC 28403 | The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) provides financial assistance to low-income seniors to help cover heating costs. A one-time annual payment is made directly to the heating vendor. The program is available to Brunswick County seniors who are age 60 and older. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – often times it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.
If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.
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