Because home is where seniors belong.
Being named a Best of Senior Care recipient for 10 straight years is something we are genuinely thankful for. Still, that recognition really comes down to what happens day to day. Families keep reaching out, support remains in place, and care continues even when circumstances become more complicated than expected.
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.
At Options Home Care, there is no fixed formula for how care should look. Everything begins with the person in front of us, their habits, and the way they naturally move through their day at home. That usually means slowing down first and paying attention to what already works in their routine before anything else is added.
Caregivers often become part of the background of the home without any clear moment where that shift happens. A visit becomes familiar. Then routines start to feel easier. Eventually families stop thinking in terms of “help coming in” and more in terms of someone who simply understands how things are done there. That familiarity can matter more than people expect at the beginning.
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 usually comes after a doctor’s recommendation. It is tied to recovery and often follows a hospital stay, surgery, or illness. Nursing, therapy, wound care, and other clinical support are part of that structure, and it usually runs for a limited period.
In-home senior care in Clayton, NC works on a different level. It is less about treatment and more about day-to-day living. Help with bathing, dressing, meals, mobility, toileting, companionship, and memory support all fall under that.
The focus shifts away from medical goals and toward staying comfortable and steady at home.
At Options Home Care, plans are shaped around how life actually unfolds. Some days are predictable, others are not, so care adjusts instead of staying locked into something rigid that no longer fits.
When someone comes home from the hospital or experiences a sudden change, the first priority is settling things at home so the environment feels manageable again. Some families only need temporary help, others need longer support depending on what happens next.
What we aim for is simple. A home that feels calm, familiar, and workable again.
Sometimes it moves very quickly. In urgent situations, care can begin within a day. More commonly, families are set up within 24 to 48 hours once details are clear.
A hospital discharge tends to speed things up. So does any sudden change in health. We start by looking at what the person actually needs in their daily routine instead of working from assumptions.
After that, a care plan is built and a caregiver is assigned. Skill matters, but so does how comfortable the match feels in the home.
It is not just about availability. It is about whether the person feels at ease with who is coming in each day.
Yes. Care is provided throughout Clayton and nearby areas such as Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Garner, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, and Morrisville.
Not every household needs the same kind of support. Some require daily assistance that is hands-on and consistent. Others only need occasional visits or a few hours of help during the week.
Everything is adjusted based on what is actually happening at home, not a preset arrangement that stays the same for everyone.
Most people want to stay in their own home as long as possible. That sense of familiarity is hard to replace.
Home care makes that possible by stepping in only where support is needed. That might be help with meals, personal care, getting around the home, or simply having someone present for conversation and routine tasks.
It is not about taking over. It is about making daily life easier to manage.
As time goes on, many families notice that stress around everyday tasks starts to ease, while the person still keeps control over their own space and decisions.
Family caregiving often starts informally. Then slowly it becomes something much larger than expected.
Professional support helps reduce that pressure in practical ways. Assistance can include personal care, meals, transportation, companionship, and supervision when needed.
That creates space in the day again. Families can step back from constant responsibility while still staying involved in decisions and daily life.
For many, it brings back a sense of balance that had slowly disappeared.
Daily personal care is handled with attention and patience. Bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, mobility, and meals are all part of that support.
But the work is not only about completing tasks. There is also the human side of being present in the home each day.
A short conversation in the morning, a familiar routine, or just having someone nearby often changes how the day feels.
When both parts come together, practical help and steady presence, the home environment often feels less isolating.
Live-in care means one professional caregiver stays in the home and provides assistance throughout the day as needed. That can include personal care, meals, reminders, transportation, mobility help, and light housekeeping. Overnight help is available when required.
Twenty-four-hour care works through shifts, with caregivers rotating so someone is always awake and actively on duty.
Live-in care tends to feel more consistent because the same person is present most of the time. That consistency helps routines feel more natural and familiar.
We also support families during recovery periods after hospital stays or rehab, when care needs can change quickly.
Activities of Daily Living, or ADLs, refer to the basic tasks people perform each day to manage personal care and maintain independence. These are commonly used when assessing whether additional support may be needed. These typically include:
These activities are often used in insurance reviews and care assessments. Most long-term care policies require assistance with at least two ADLs before benefits apply, while some veterans’ programs require three.
When these tasks begin to feel more difficult, it may indicate that additional support should be considered. We help families understand care needs and available options based on their situation.
Yes. Families may choose between private pay and long-term care insurance.
Long-term care insurance is designed to help cover ongoing assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, mobility, and personal care. It is different from standard health insurance, which focuses on medical treatment and short-term recovery.
We also assist with the administrative process, including benefit verification, claims setup, documentation, and reimbursement support, helping reduce stress for families.
Many veterans may qualify for support through the VA Homemaker and Home Health Aide Care program. This program helps eligible veterans remain at home while receiving assistance with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, meals, housekeeping, and mobility support.
Options Home Care participates in the VA community care network and can provide approved services when benefits are active.
To qualify, veterans generally need to:
Once approved, care is coordinated with VA representatives to ensure consistency and alignment with the veteran’s needs and situation.
Some veterans and surviving spouses may also qualify for VA Aid and Attendance benefits, which can help offset costs depending on eligibility, service history, 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.
