What Is Non-Medical Home Care? A Simple, Friendly Guide for Orange County Families

When a loved one begins to need extra support at home, the options can feel overwhelming. Many families in Orange County, Newport Beach, Irvine, and the surrounding communities tell us they didn’t even know what non-medical home care meant before reaching out.

At Griswold Home Care for Greater Newport Beach, we believe the first step in making confident decisions is understanding what this type of care really offers—and how it can help your family today.

Non-Medical Home Care Helps Seniors Stay Independent and Safe at Home

Non-medical home care provides everyday support to older adults or individuals with disabilities so they can continue living safely and comfortably at home. Unlike home health care, which is clinical and task-oriented, non-medical care focuses on quality of life, dignity, and supporting the person behind the diagnosis.

Our caregivers assist with the practical aspects of daily living—the things that become harder with age, memory loss, or chronic illness—while offering meaningful companionship and emotional support.

This is often the first step families take when searching for in-home care for seniors in Orange County.

What Non-Medical Home Care Includes

Our services are fully personalized and may include:

✔ Personal Care Assistance

Bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility help, and fall-prevention support—delivered with respect and compassion.

✔ Companionship & Engagement

Conversation, games, walks, outings, and meaningful activities that help prevent isolation—an essential part of senior well-being.

✔ Meals & Household Support

Meal preparation, light housekeeping, laundry, and help keeping the home safe and organized.

✔ Medication Reminders

Ensuring medications are taken on time (without administering them).

✔ Transportation & Errands

Safe rides to appointments, grocery shopping, pharmacy visits, and social activities across Newport Beach and Greater Orange County.

✔ Dementia & Alzheimer’s Support

Redirection, routine-building, safety monitoring, and calm, consistent care for individuals living with cognitive decline.

What Non-Medical Home Care Does Not Include

Non-medical home care does not provide skilled medical services such as wound care, injections, IV therapy, or clinical assessments. Those services fall under home health care and are provided by licensed nurses or therapists.

Many families combine non-medical home care with home health services to create a complete support system.

Who Benefits Most From Non-Medical Home Care?

Families reach out to us when they notice signs such as:

• Struggling with daily tasks like bathing or meal prep
• Forgetting medications
• Increased fall risk
• Memory loss or early dementia
• Social withdrawal or loneliness
• A spouse or adult child feeling exhausted or overwhelmed

Our clients include seniors who want to maintain independence, individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia, those recovering after surgery, and families needing respite care.

Why Orange County Families Choose Griswold Home Care

We consistently hear from local families that they choose Griswold because:

• We have 40+ years of national experience and deep local roots in Newport Beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Corona del Mar, and Laguna Beach.
• Our caregivers are thoroughly screened, interviewed, and dedicated to compassionate care.
• We offer flexible schedules, from a few hours a week to 24-hour in-home care.
• We focus on preserving dignity, independence, and safety.
• We prioritize communication, transparency, and trust.

Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional care that helps seniors live better, safer, and more fulfilling lives at home.

A First Step Toward Peace of Mind

If you’re just beginning to explore senior care options in Orange County, non-medical home care is often the most natural, supportive, and affordable place to start.

We’re here to answer your questions, listen to your concerns, and help you create a plan that feels right for your family.

Griswold Home Care for Greater Newport Beach
Serving Newport Beach • Irvine • Costa Mesa • Corona del Mar • Laguna Beach • and surrounding Orange County communities