Senior care in Durham.
From North Durham to Southpoint, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.
Example
Your care match
Personalized for Mom · near 27701
Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 2.1 mi away
Offers personal care
Serves 27701
Available weekday mornings
Home care agency
Only this agency gets your request
Finding care in Durham.
Durham is the seat of Durham County and home to Duke University. We help families across downtown, Trinity Park, Old West Durham, Forest Hills, Hope Valley and Southpoint.
In North Carolina, every home care agency must be licensed by the Division of Health Service Regulation, including agencies that provide in-home aides, companions and sitters.
Tell us where in Durham you are and what you need, and we’ll recommend options that serve your area.
Example
Care profile for Mom
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Care needed
Personal care
Schedule
Weekday mornings
Starting
Within 2 weeks
Paying with
Private pay + LTC insurance
Help with
Profile complete
Today, 9:14 AM
Matched with Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 1.8 mi away
Agency reaches out
Usually the same day
Ways to pay in Durham County.
Private pay
Most families pay the provider directly. You agree on hours and rates before care starts.
Long term care insurance
Many policies cover in home care or assisted living after a waiting period.
VA benefits
Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for Aid and Attendance or VA home care programs.
Medicaid
Your state’s Medicaid program may pay for some care at home for people who qualify.
NC Medicaid in Durham County
North Carolina Medicaid may pay for help at home through Personal Care Services and, for adults with disabilities who would otherwise need institutional care, the Community Alternatives Program (CAP/DA). To ask about applying, call the NC Medicaid Contact Center at 888-245-0179. Central Pines Area Agency on Aging can also point you to local help: 800-310-9777.
All ways to payYour first consultation with the agency is free, and so is our help finding it. Tell us what you need in Durham and the agency reaches out to set it up.
Get my free consultationFree help in Durham.
These services are free, whether or not you use Hailo Care.
Central Pines Area Agency on Aging
The Area Agency on Aging for Wake, Durham, Orange and nearby counties: meals, rides, caregiver support and respite.
800-310-9777Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline
Free, confidential help for people living with dementia and their families, any time of day.
800-272-3900Do you serve all of Durham?
Yes. We help families across Durham and nearby communities, including Chapel Hill, Raleigh, Morrisville and Hillsborough.
How much does home care cost in Durham?
It depends on the type of care, the hours and where in Durham County you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.
Who do I call about senior services in Durham?
Start with Central Pines Area Agency on Aging at 800-310-9777. In Durham, Durham Center for Senior Life is at 919-688-8247.
How do I apply for Medicaid home care in Durham?
Apply online at epass.nc.gov or call the NC Medicaid Contact Center at 888-245-0179. NC Medicaid then arranges an assessment of the help needed at home.
Where can I find dementia support in Durham?
The Alzheimer’s Association runs a free helpline for families, day and night, at 800-272-3900.
Is a home care consultation free in Durham?
Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency in Durham is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.
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- Free for families
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