Griswold — Gaithersburg, MD

Non-medical home care franchise founded in 1982. Provides companion care, personal care, and respite care across the US.

Griswold was founded in 1982. Today the brand has 132+ offices across 31 states.

Each Griswold office is locally owned. That means caregivers, prices, and hours can be different from one office to another. This office hires and trains its own caregivers.

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Most families pay out of pocket. In the Washington metro avg area, home care usually runs $31–$41 an hour.

Other ways to pay:

• •Long-term care insurance: if your loved one bought a policy, it may cover home care. Call the insurance company to check.
• •VA benefits: veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for help through Aid & Attendance.