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Want to Age at Home? Start With a Plan
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Since 1997, Home Instead has been part of the community, providing quick access to top-rated home care in Durham.
Proudly caring for communities near you:
Durham, Bahama, Oak Grove, Bethesda, Genlee, Lowe's Grove, Nelson, Braggtown, Gorman, Rougemont
…to name a few.
The right care, right at home.
Every family’s needs are different. That’s why Home Instead offers a full range of home care services—from a few hours of help each week to around-the-clock support.
Whether you’re planning ahead or need care right away, we’ll help you find the right solution for your situation.
Our Care Pros can help with a wide range of day-to-day needs—always tailored to your routines and preferences.
Care tasks may include:
- Personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming)
- Meal preparation and nutrition
- Light housekeeping
- Medication reminders
- Transportation and errands
- Mobility support
- Companionship and engagement
Explore our home care services.
At Home Instead, our services are thoughtfully designed to meet your needs—today and in the days to come. Services can vary by location. Talk to a Home Instead care consultant about what’s available in the Durham, NC area.In-Home Memory Care
When someone you love is living with cognitive changes, Alzheimer's, or dementia, our Care Pros can offer compassionate, trusted memory support in the familiarity of your loved one’s own home.
Respite Care
When family caregivers need a break, our Care Pros are ready to step in, providing seamless, quality care for older adults, while giving family members a chance to rest and recharge.
24-Hour Care
When you need care day and night, we’re there. Our Care Pros provide constant, compassionate support to help older adults stay safe, comfortable, and cared for at home around the clock.
Transitional Care
After surgery or a hospitalization, our Care Pros can help you home safely, get you settled comfortably, and provide the ongoing support and medication reminders needed for a smooth recovery.
Specialized Home Care
Health challenges shouldn't mean giving up the comfort of home. Whether it's adapting to changes from Parkinson's, a new diabetes-friendly diet, or finding balance with heart disease, our local Care Professionals can help.
End-of-Life Care
Working alongside palliative care teams or independently, we offer compassionate care to help families make the most of their time together during life’s final stages.
In-Home Companion Care
Sometimes the best care is conversation and quality time. Our Care Pros provide companionship and social engagement, whether it’s playing cards, going for a walk, or sharing lunch.
All Home Care Services
Learn more about the full range of care we offer—from care for Alzheimers, Dementia, and companionship to hospital-to-home support, enhanced care, or chronic condition support.
Trusted help for everyday needs.
We know it’s the little things that often make life easier. That’s why our approach to senior care includes help with daily tasks and routines, like cooking meals, shopping, and even folding laundry.
Light Housekeeping & Meal Prep
We help with household tasks like laundry, vacuuming, and meal preparation to ensure a clean, safe, and nurturing environment.
Errands & Appointments
Have an appointment, or need groceries from the local store? We offer safe accompaniment to just about anywhere around town.
Support for Daily Activities
Our Care Pros are ready to help with those all-important activities of daily living, whether it's giving a hand with bathing or getting out for some fresh air.
Medication Reminders
We provide gentle, timely reminders to help clients stick to their routines and avoid missed doses. It's a simple way to support health, comfort, and safety at home.
Why local families choose us for in-home care.
At Home Instead, care is built on relationships. We take the time to understand what matters to you and your family—then provide support that feels consistent, thoughtful, and personal.
What sets us apart? We don’t just show up. We build trust. We get to know your family, listen to what matters, and create a plan that fits your life. And because we’re locally owned, you can count on care that’s rooted in the community.
Where we provide care:
Serving Durham, NC and the surrounding area.
Since 1997, Home Instead has been part of the community, providing quick access to top-rated home care in Durham.
Proudly caring for communities near you:
Durham, Bahama, Oak Grove, Bethesda, Genlee, Lowe's Grove, Nelson, Braggtown, Gorman, Rougemont
…to name a few.
Learn more about care options
Home Care Services FAQs
North Carolina requires an RN to write care plans. At Home Instead Durham, registered nurses are involved in developing and supervising personalized care for older adults who need help with activities of daily living. The plan can address personal care, companionship, dementia support, respite, transportation, or more extensive needs and can be adjusted as circumstances change.
Depending on the customized care plan, a Care Pro may help with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, meals, medication reminders, light housekeeping, transportation, companionship, and everyday routines. The Durham team emphasizes personalized plans that help older adults remain as independent as safely possible.
Yes. The Durham team reports that many people come to the area for medical procedures and need short-term care while they recover. The office can coordinate temporary support during the visit, depending on the person’s needs and available staffing. That may include personal care, companionship, transportation, meals, or assistance with everyday routines.
The office typically begins care within two to three days. Timing depends on the care needs, schedule, and availability of an appropriate Care Pro. Families can discuss urgent circumstances during their care consultation so the team can determine what can be arranged.
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