Because home is where seniors belong.
For 10 years in a row, we’ve been recognized with the Best of Senior Care award. Over time, that recognition has come to reflect something fairly simple in practice: showing up consistently, following through, and staying present for families who need support they can actually rely on.
Options has been providing home care services for seniors in Wake County for over 20 years. We service Wake County and all surrounding counties in the Research Triangle area. It is our passion to offer affordable home care for seniors. Our aides have 5 to 30 years of experience and have been with our agency 5 to 18 years.
24/7 care in the comfort of home, ensuring safety and companionship.
Assisting seniors with all ADLs including bathing, grooming, mobility and more.
Every senior situation tends to look a little different once you’re actually in it, which is why care can’t really be treated as one standard plan. At Options Home Care, support is shaped around the person, not a fixed structure that stays the same no matter what.
The caregivers often become familiar faces in the home over time. And it’s rarely just about tasks. It’s the rhythm of someone arriving, checking in, talking through small things, and slowly becoming part of the daily routine. That steady presence tends to matter more than people expect at first, especially for families trying to keep things stable at home.
Donna Clark manages our Atlanta office and coordinates our caregivers and their schedules, making sure we have the right match for each of our seniors. She is a key employee of this office and has earned her seniority having worked at the Atlanta branch since 2002. During this time, Donna has mastered her ability to do an excellent job fulfilling her role.
Our service area includes:
Home health care is more clinical in nature and usually comes into play when medical support is needed at home. That can include nursing visits, therapy sessions, wound care, injections, and recovery-focused treatment after illness or surgery.
In-home senior care in Apex, NC is different in both tone and purpose. It’s focused on daily living support, the kind that helps someone stay at home comfortably. Things like bathing, dressing, meals, mobility help, companionship, toileting, and memory-related support.
At Options Home Care, the aim is to help people stay in their own homes for as long as that still feels safe and workable. Care plans are not static either. They shift when life shifts, which honestly happens more often than not.
When families are coming home from a hospital stay or dealing with a sudden change, we help step in and stabilize things a bit. Some situations only need short support, others stretch out longer, and care adjusts around that reality instead of forcing a timeline.
The focus stays grounded in everyday comfort, safety, and keeping home life as steady as possible.
In many cases, care can start within 24 to 48 hours, sometimes sooner if everything lines up and urgency is clear.
When there’s been a hospital discharge or something unexpected, the pace usually picks up. We gather what we need, figure out what kind of help actually makes sense, and move quickly without skipping the important details.
From there, a care plan is built around how the person already lives day to day. Then we match them with a caregiver who fits not just the needs, but also the personality side of things, which ends up mattering just as much.
Yes. Options Home Care supports families throughout Apex and nearby areas including Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Garner, Morrisville, Holly Springs, and Fuquay-Varina.
Some households need daily hands-on support, others just need a few visits during the week, and some mainly want companionship so things don’t feel so quiet. It varies quite a bit, so care is shaped around that instead of a fixed plan.
Most seniors prefer staying at home because it feels familiar, even if needs start to change over time. Home care makes that possible by filling in the gaps rather than taking over everything.
Caregivers might help with meals, personal care, getting around safely, companionship, or light household tasks. The goal is not to replace independence, just to support it where needed.
Over time, that kind of support tends to make daily routines feel less tiring and more predictable, while still letting the person stay in control of their own space.
Family caregivers usually don’t realize how much they’re doing until it starts piling up. It happens gradually, and then suddenly it feels like everything depends on them.
Our professional caregivers step in to ease that load in practical ways. That could mean help with personal care, meals, transportation, companionship, or simply being there when supervision is needed.
It gives families a bit more space to breathe while still staying closely involved. In many cases, it helps things feel more balanced again, instead of constantly stretched.
Caregivers help with daily needs like bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, mobility support, and meals. These tasks are handled carefully, with attention to dignity and comfort.
But there’s also the human side of it. Conversations during the day, familiar routines, and simple presence all add up more than people usually expect.
Over time, that combination of practical help and regular interaction often makes the home feel less isolated and more supported in a steady way.
Live-in care means a caregiver stays in the home and helps throughout the day based on what’s needed. That can include meals, personal care, reminders, transportation, and light housekeeping, with overnight help if something comes up.
24-hour care works differently. It uses rotating caregivers so there is always someone awake and actively on duty.
Many families prefer live-in care because it feels more consistent. One caregiver learns the routines and preferences over time, which naturally builds comfort and trust.
We also support families during recovery periods after hospital stays or rehab, when care needs can shift quickly and plans need to adjust.
Activities of Daily Living are often referred to as ADLs and serve as a standard measure of a person’s ability to care for themselves. These routine tasks are essential for maintaining independence and quality of life. Common ADLs include:
These are commonly used to determine eligibility for long-term care benefits. Most insurance plans require help with at least two ADLs before coverage begins. Some veterans’ programs require three.
When these tasks start becoming difficult, it may be a sign that extra support is needed. We help families figure out what level of care makes sense and what options are available.
Yes. Families can choose private pay or long-term care insurance.
Long-term care insurance helps cover daily support needs like bathing, dressing, mobility, and personal care. It’s different from regular health insurance, which is more focused on medical treatment and procedures.
We also help with the administrative side, things like verifying benefits, opening claims, organizing paperwork, and handling reimbursement steps so families don’t have to manage it alone.
Many veterans qualify for support through the VA Homemaker and Home Health Aide Care program. This program helps veterans stay at home while receiving non-medical assistance with daily tasks like bathing, grooming, meals, light housekeeping, and mobility support.
As a VA community care provider, Options Home Care can deliver approved services under this program, with coverage handled through the VA when eligibility is met.
To qualify, veterans usually need to:
Once approved, we work directly with the VA team to provide consistent care based on individual needs. We also help families understand each step along the way, since the process can feel a bit complex at first.
Some veterans and surviving spouses may also qualify for programs like VA Aid and Attendance, depending on eligibility factors such as service history, care needs, discharge status, and financial criteria.
Let’s start with a free phone consultation to learn more about your family’s care needs.
Our team will provide the support and services your loved one needs to maintain independence at home—with peace of mind for you.
