Gericare & Health Svc
3790 Guess Rd # 201, Durham, NC, 27705
Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina, appears on the Caring Senior Living Report 2022, sporting high scores for its affordability and exceptional health care. Residents of Raleigh are just 30 minutes from Duke University Hospital, which is located in nearby Durham and ranked among the nation’s leaders in cancer care by U.S. News and World Report. Raleigh itself is home to UNC Rex Hospital, which U.S. News ranks as high-performing in nearly 20 different procedures.
According to Genworth Financial, the average monthly cost of home care in Raleigh is $4,957, which matches the national average. Home care includes assistance with nonmedical tasks and helps meet other needs, such as companionship. Prices may be higher for home health care, which provides light medical services from licensed professionals, including nurses and therapists.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the Raleigh area – complete with services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.
3790 Guess Rd # 201, Durham, NC, 27705
106 fountain brook circle suite b2, Cary, NC, 27511
2910 Barmettler St, Raleigh, NC, 27607
1230 Avondale Drive Suite 4, Durham, NC, 27701
"Hashem Healthcare Services, Inc. is a privately-owned and independently operated Non-Medical In Home Care Service provider in Durham, North ..."
READ MORE3231 Avent Ferry, Raleigh, NC, 27606
"Our Mission, our purpose, our duty...Care Advantage companies are fully committed to enhancing the lives of our patients, our employees, and..."
READ MORE109 Indian Trail, Wendell, NC, 27591
" Home Care Agency that provides companion/sitter, respite care, nursing pool, nursing services, and durable medical equipment."
READ MORE314 W Millbrook Rd # 9, Raleigh, NC, 27609
5870 Faringdon Pl # 2H, Raleigh, NC, 27609
702 N Person St , Raleigh, NC, 27604
100 W. Main Street, Suite F, Youngsville, NC, 27596
4819 Emperor Blvd, Durham, NC, 27703
187 Wind Chime Ct Suite 202 , Raleigh, NC, 27615
Although Raleigh’s average monthly cost for home care is identical to the national average, it’s approximately $575 higher than the state average. No North Carolina city in Genworth Financial’s 2021 data reports higher home care costs than Raleigh, though a few, including Asheville, match it. Prices are also significantly above average in Charlotte. The lowest reported average prices are in New Bern at $3,813, with Fayetteville also featuring below-average costs at $4,004.
Raleigh
$4,957
North Carolina
$4,385
The United States
$4,957
Fayetteville
$4,004
New Bern
$3,813
Charlotte
$4,668
Asheville
$4,957
Nursing home care is usually the best option for seniors with conditions that require close observation by doctors. In Raleigh, such care is roughly 30% more expensive than in-home care, averaging $6,996 monthly. Assisted living represents a 7% increase over in-home care at $5,388 monthly. Adult day health care is much less expensive than all other types at $1,300 monthly, although it includes light medical services such as wound care and medication management. However, this option is usually insufficient for all a senior’s care needs and often must be supplemented with other types of caregiving.
Home Care
$4,957
Home Health Care
$4,957
Adult Day Health Care
$1,300
Assisted Living
$5,388
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$6,996
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.
The resources in the following chart help Raleigh seniors stay connected to their community, find legal representation and keep their homes in good repair. Some serve all North Carolina residents, while others serve only residents of Wake County or Durham County; Raleigh is in parts of both counties.Â
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Triple J Area Agency on Aging | (919) 627-0080 | This organization works as a portal to senior services in and around Raleigh. In addition to providing limited assistance with respite care, it can help seniors find and apply for programs that help with home repair and energy costs. |
Wake County Meals on Wheels | (919) 833-1749 | Homebound seniors in Wake County may use this service to receive hot meals delivered directly to their doorsteps five days a week. The service doubles as a regular wellness check, helping ensure participants maintain a personal connection with the community. |
Project Access Health Equipment Loan Program | (919) 748-1022 | This program provides free short-to-medium-term loans of medical equipment for seniors in need. The program's inventory includes mobility and safety equipment, such as wheelchairs, canes and transfer benches. Some small assistive devices, such as shoe horns and dressing sticks, are also available. |
Legal Aid of North Carolina Senior Law Project | (866) 219-5262 | LANC lawyers provide free legal help to all North Carolina residents aged 60 and up. This pro bono firm can assist seniors in fighting against eviction and foreclosure, drawing up wills, assigning powers of attorney, claiming public benefits and other issues of landlord-tenant law and elder law. |
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.