In North Carolina, 373,000 caregivers provide 723 million unpaid hours of dementia care each year, valued at $10.939 billion. That invisible weight is felt in Fuquay-Varina households every day. Preferred Care at Home has helped families navigate dementia care with compassion and reliability since 1984.
What sets us apart is who picks up the phone. Michael Murphy, a Certified Senior Advisor, owns and operates this location right here in South Wake County. Every caregiver is screened through our 7-step process, and our experienced caregivers are matched to your loved one by personality, not just availability.
When memory loss disrupts familiar routines, your loved one needs specialized care that feels safe, not clinical. Our dementia and Alzheimer’s care brings focused attention into the home where your family member is most comfortable. Caregivers help with behavioral changes, wandering prevention, and cognitive engagement activities. They maintain consistent schedules so your loved one can remain safe and rely on familiar faces and predictable routines.
Bathing, dressing, and mobility become harder as dementia progresses, and dignity matters more than ever during those moments. Our personal care services help with activities of daily living at whatever pace your loved one needs. We provide assistance with grooming, toileting, incontinence care, and medication reminders. Each personalized care plan adjusts as your family member’s needs change over time.
Loneliness creeps in when dementia makes conversation harder and old friendships fade. Our companion care fills those quiet hours with genuine social interaction and emotional connection. A compassionate caregiver can accompany your loved one on walks through South Park, sit and talk through an afternoon, or provide the calm presence that eases anxiety. This is not supervision alone. It is real companionship.
You have been carrying this for a long time. In North Carolina, 41.0% of dementia caregivers report depression, and 58.8% report at least one chronic health condition, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Respite care gives family caregivers the break they need to protect their own health. We step in for a few hours, an overnight, or a full weekend so you can rest, handle errands, or simply breathe. Your loved one stays home with a familiar, trusted caregiver.
When nighttime wandering, sundowning, or around-the-clock supervision becomes the reality, live-in care keeps your loved one safe in their own home. Your caregiver stays overnight and through the day to respond to changing needs. This ongoing care option often costs far less than a memory care community.
Grocery shopping, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and laundry pile up fast when a family caregiver is already stretched thin. Our homemaker care keeps the home clean, safe, and running smoothly. Everyday tasks like cooking balanced meals and organizing the home reduce fall risks and provide support for the well-being of older adults living with dementia. Transportation services, errand coverage, and homemaker care work alongside personal care or companion care depending on your unique situation.
Step 01
You call Michael Murphy’s local team and describe what your family is going through.
Step 02
We visit your home to understand your loved one’s specific needs, daily routines, and care environment.
Step 03
Your personalized care plan is built around the level of support your family needs right now.
Step 04
We match a caregiver to your loved one by personality, experience, and background.
Step 05
Care starts, and our portal gives your family real-time updates, schedules, and caregiver notes.
Fuquay-Varina’s rapid growth and suburban layout create real, specific challenges for Fuquay-Varina seniors and the families managing dementia care at home.
Challenge
What It Looks Like
How We Help
Rising caregiver demand
What It Looks Like
BLS projects 17% growth in home care aides by 2034, making it harder to find and keep consistent help.
How We Help
We screen caregivers through a 7-step process and assign them for continuity, not just to fill a shift.
Challenge
Family caregiver burnout
What It Looks Like
You are losing sleep, missing work, and managing wandering, meals, and medical appointments alone.
How We Help
Respite care gives you a real break while your loved one stays home with a familiar, trusted caregiver.
Challenge
Spread-out daily destinations
What It Looks Like
WakeMed on Judd Parkway, the library, South Park, and grocery runs all require safe transportation across town.
How We Help
Caregivers provide escorted rides to medical appointments, errands, and local activities throughout Fuquay-Varina.
Challenge
Confusion about care types
What It Looks Like
Families mix up non-medical home care, home health, and memory care, and delay asking for help while they sort it out.
How We Help
Michael Murphy, a Certified Senior Advisor, explains the differences and helps your family choose the right level of support.
Challenge
Competitors without local proof
What It Looks Like
Most agencies list tasks and say “compassionate” without offering data, licensure details, or a real decision framework.
How We Help
We back every conversation with NC caregiver statistics, transparent pricing, and direct access to a local owner.
Challenge
Declining caregiver health
What It Looks Like
In North Carolina, 58.8% of dementia caregivers report a chronic condition, and 41.0% report depression.
How We Help
Starting part-time in-home care now protects both your loved one and you from a crisis-driven decision later.
Preferred Care at Home has continued this tradition by only referring the most reliable, compassionate, experienced, and affordable caregivers to client’s homes or care facilities.
Costs depend on the number of hours and level of support your family needs, and we provide transparent quotes with no obligation. In-home dementia care costs vary by schedule and services. As a reference, Care.com lists local dementia caregiver rates near $28 per hour.
You reach a Certified Senior Advisor who lives in South Wake County, not a corporate call center. Michael Murphy, CSA, owns and operates this location. Every caregiver is screened through our 7-step process and matched to your loved one by personality and experience. Our Room portal gives your family real-time access to schedules, caregiver notes, and updates from anywhere.
Care typically begins within days of your first call. After you contact us, we schedule a consultation to assess your loved one’s individual needs and home environment. A personalized care plan is built, a caregiver is matched, and ongoing care begins, often within the same week. You can start with just a few hours and adjust as your family’s needs change.
You can begin with as little as one hour per day and increase over time. Many families start with occasional assistance, perhaps a few hours of companion care or help with daily tasks like meal preparation and medication reminders. There is no minimum weekly commitment. As dementia progresses, your care plan scales with your loved one’s specific needs.
When daily routines, safety, or your own health start breaking down, it is time for structured support. Warning signs include missed medications, wandering away from home, difficulty with bathing or dressing, trouble managing medical appointments, and increasing caregiver burnout in the family. The CDC reports that about 80% of adults with Alzheimer’s receive care at home. Structured in-home dementia care is the next step, not a last resort.
North Carolina requires each home care site to be separately licensed through the NC Division of Health Service Regulation. The NC DHSR licenses and inspects home care agencies, with an initial fee of $510 and $510 for annual renewal. The state also conducts surveys and complaint investigations for licensed providers. Ask any agency for their license number before signing an agreement. Preferred Care at Home is a licensed home care provider in North Carolina.
Yes. Safe transportation to appointments, errands, and local activities is part of our in-home care services. Caregivers provide escorted rides to primary care offices like WakeMed on Judd Parkway, pharmacies, and grocery shopping trips. For seniors with dementia, safe transportation means a familiar face who knows your loved one’s routines, not just a driver. Escorted outings to Fuquay Mineral Spring Park or the library are also part of companion-based dementia care.
A caregiver can escort your loved one to familiar places around Fuquay-Varina for safe, supervised outings. South Park offers a walking track and picnic areas for short, comfortable outings. The Hilltop Needmore Town Park Community Center runs active adult programming. Fuquay Mineral Spring Park near downtown provides a calm, familiar setting for a short walk. Maintaining social interaction through local activities helps older adults with dementia hold on to routines and well-being.
You are not failing. You are carrying a weight that was never meant for one person alone. In North Carolina, 41.0% of dementia caregivers report depression and 58.8% report a chronic health condition, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Caregiver burnout does not mean you care less. It means you need support. Respite care or a few hours of weekly in-home help can protect your health while your loved one stays safe and cared for at home.
Yes. Starting with part-time support is one of the most effective ways to delay or prevent a crisis-driven move. Many families begin their care journey with a few hours per week of companion care, help with everyday tasks, or respite for adult children managing care from a distance. As dementia progresses, the care plan adjusts. Part-time in-home dementia care in Fuquay-Varina can cost a fraction of local memory care, giving your family more time and more options.
