How to Find the Best Home Care in Wilmington

You have a lot of options for senior home care in Wilmington, NC. So, how do you pick the best home care option for you? Full disclosure, we are a licensed home care agency, so we obviously hope to be your pick! But we also want to help you feel good about the decision you make, whichever home care choice that may be.

So, what should you consider when looking at home care agencies?

Awards and Recognition

Learn about the agency’s awards and recognition in senior home care. Understand that some awards may be based on popular vote or advertising spend. We are proud of our recognition as a Top 100 Best of Home Care provider, as this award ranks over 4000 agencies throughout the United States and Canada based on interviews with actual clients and caregivers. We are one of just three home care agencies in North Carolina to have earned this award for 2025 and the only agency in New Hanover, Pende,r and Brunswick counties to be ranked 2025’s Top 100 Best of Home Care by Activated Insights.

Relationships with Caregivers

This may seem obvious, but you want to use an agency who has actually met and taken the time to know the caregivers they are sending into your home. One of the benefits of using a home care agency as opposed to hiring privately is the vetting an agency should provide of the caregivers. You are trusting that process. Make sure the agency you are considering has met the caregivers in person and provided in-person assessments of their skills and abilities before you trust them to provide your care.

Trusted Partners

Learn about the partnerships the agency has in the community. What professionals and organizations trust them to provide quality home care? For example, Griswold Home Care for Wilmington is an approved home care provider for:

• veterans through the VA;
• respite home care through the New Hanover County Senior Resource Center;
• Respite home care through a local GUIDE provider, and
• Senior home care is covered by long-term-care insurance policies.

These professionals (and more) trust us to provide quality senior care.

Availability

When you choose a home care agency, you also want to know they will be available when you need them. If you are receiving 24/7 care, it is even more important that the agency provide 24/7 support. Ask about how communication is handled during weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Experience

Find out how long the agency has been providing home care for the elderly and learn about the experience of key staff members. We are thankful to those who trusted us with their senior care when we opened our doors in 2012. That said, we also know we have learned a lot over the past 13 years and that our clients (and caregivers) today benefit from that experience.

Trusted Relationship

Ultimately, you want to select a home care agency you feel you can trust. Look for one that takes the time to learn about your situation and needs, truly listens to what you are saying, offers solutions and direction, and communicates honestly about how they can help.

We welcome you to learn more about us by browsing our site or by giving us a call. If you are ready to get started with home care, we would love to be your senior care choice and put our experience to work for you. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you.