Griswold offers compassionate in-home care for those who want support to live where they love. With over four decades of experience and a storied legacy of compassion and integrity, we focus on the people we meet and the connections we make. It is our privilege to support your unique needs with respect, empathy, and dedicated attention so you can Live Assured, without the weight of worry.
Griswold is an award-winning pioneer in the non-medical home care industry. We believe Care Professionals are the foundation of our success, and our commitment to innovation is based on our desire to improve the lives of everyone we touch in the communities we serve. We focus on personal care, homemaking, companionship, and support for those with conditions, illnesses, or injuries.
With almost 200 locations in 32 states, Griswold’s reach continues to grow. While each location benefits from the collective expertise of the national network, our deep local community ties are what make us special.
Jean’s Story
In 1982, Dr. Jean Griswold founded our company at her dining room table in a small suburb of Philadelphia. She found out that an elderly woman in her community had died of complications because she had no support system for care. Jean felt this was an easily preventable tragedy and was driven to find a solution by pairing Caregivers with those who could not thrive in their homes alone. She was a true visionary, establishing one of the first and most successful non-medical home care organizations in the country despite being wheelchair-bound due to Multiple Sclerosis. Over 40 years later, her legacy lives on nationwide.
Dr. Jean Griswold’s legacy began when she founded Griswold to help others in her community after being impacted by a local elderly woman’s easily preventable death at home. Jean lived with Multiple Sclerosis and had a deep compassion for those who need support to live where they love.
The Reverend Dr. Lincoln T. Griswold joined his wife, Jean, in the home care business full-time, and the company was incorporated under the name Special Care, Inc.
Special Care celebrated 5 years as Dr. Kent C. Griswold, son of Jean and Lincoln, moved to Pennsylvania to assist his parents with the business. Inc. Magazine recognized Special Care as the fastest-growing privately held home care company in the United States.
Forbes Magazine featured Jean Griswold in its December edition, which sparked interest and more than 300 inquiries from people interested in opening new offices. This, along with a segment on the Today Show, was a defining moment for Griswold, launching its nationwide success.
As the company marked its 10th anniversary, President George H. W. Bush offered congratulations and commendations for "a job well done." Dozens of governors, senators, and others offered praise and support to mark the special day.
When company president, Kent Griswold, took a leave of absence, Dr. Lori Rosenquist was appointed acting president. With a master's degree in gerontology and a PhD. in social policy, Lori led the organization in advocacy efforts in Washington D.C.
Jean Griswold earned Rutgers University's Distinguished Alumni Award. Dr. Lori Rosenquist became Dr. Lori Griswold when she married Kent Griswold, and The Special Care Fund was created to support individuals who could not afford home care.
In Griswold Special Care’s 15th year of operation, First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton commended Jean for her "efforts to alleviate the suffering of others and to improve the quality of life for the people." Accolades poured in from Governors and dignitaries across the country.
Home care offices in New Jersey and Pennsylvania adopted the Griswold Special Care name as the company celebrated 20 years of helping people live at home longer. Jean was awarded Achiever of the Year by Inside MS magazine.
The Younger Adult Assistive Service Division was introduced to focus on this underserved age group. With over 9,000 Caregivers helping thousands of clients, the company developed relationships with insurance companies and third-party payers to make home care more accessible.
2007 marked the 25th anniversary of Griswold Special Care, which boasted 98 offices in 17 states. In honor of the anniversary, the Philadelphia Electric Company tower message board congratulated Griswold Special Care and was visible across Philadelphia.
The majority stake in Griswold Special Care was sold to investors. While the Griswold family retained partial ownership of the company, Jean Griswold and the family were no longer active in the day-to-day business.
Griswold Special Care was rebranded as Griswold Home Care. The Griswold Cares Foundation was established to provide grants to charities for low-income elderly and adults with disabilities.
Rev. Dr. Lincoln T. Griswold passed away on May 8th. The Griswold Cares Foundation was renamed the Jean Griswold Foundation.
On January 28th, Dr. Jean Griswold passed away, leaving behind a storied legacy that has impacted hundreds of thousands. Griswold Home Care celebrated its 35th anniversary and was awarded the AAFD’s Fair Franchising Seal and the Franchisor of the Year awards.
A few weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic forced a global lockdown, Michael Slupecki was appointed Griswold Home Care’s new CEO. Under his direction, the company relaunched business development efforts after a five-year hiatus.
Griswold Home Care marked 40 years with PA dignitaries by renaming a local road “The Dr. Jean Griswold Memorial Highway” and raised a record $140,000 for the Jean Griswold Foundation. Dr. Lori Griswold re-engaged with the company as a member of the Board of Directors.
Griswold transformed the company’s identity while honoring its legacy through a comprehensive Brand Evolution. A fresh look was created to support a new promise: everyone the company connects with can Live Assured, without the weight of worry.
Griswold completes its Brand Evolution by launching its new website, GriswoldCare.com. With almost 200 locations in 32 states, Griswold continues to grow and thrive.
Scholarship
Where would we be without Caregivers? Their selflessness is astounding, yet they are often overlooked and underappreciated. The Jean Griswold Foundation is dedicated to supporting Caregivers, the backbone of the care industry. We provide educational scholarships so Care Professionals can further their training, enhance their skills, elevate their careers, and better assist the people they serve.