Pro Tip: To learn more about all things related to home care, check out our home care guide.
|
March 22, 2023
The Senior List is compensated when you click on the provider links listed on this page. This compensation does not impact our ratings or reviews. Click here to learn more about our editorial review process and click here to learn more about how we are compensated.
As the name implies, Granny Nannies provides home care services for older adults. The jovial name, however, belies the quality of the company’s services. In addition to assistance with activities of daily living, Granny Nannies can also provide specialized care for people with Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, strokes, and other chronic conditions.
In our experience, Granny Nannies’ caregivers are highly trained, and they can offer quick support for both short- and long-term needs.
Pro Tip: To learn more about all things related to home care, check out our home care guide.
Founded in 1990 by Rob and Kirsten Hodgson, Granny Nannies began with a mission to provide affordable and effective care to older adults. Granny Nannies now has about 30 franchises that provide care to adults living both at home and in senior care communities.
Granny Nannies offers a variety of in-home services, such as personal care, 24-hour home care, social-isolation care, stroke-recovery care, and specialized care for individuals with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and heart disease.
Each Granny Nannies location is independently owned and operated, but we reached out to several offices to get a general overview of the company’s services. Here’s what we found:
Overall, we were pleased with the professionalism and compassion displayed by Granny Nannies’ representatives. They patiently walked us through each of our options and explained how they can serve us.
Looking at Granny Nannies reviews online, we found that most clients were pleased with the caregivers’ promptness and professionalism. In particular, many clients caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia found the support incredibly helpful.
“I am so impressed with all aspects of my experience with Granny Nannies, from my initial call to the online registration process to the caregivers helping my mom recover from severe exhaustion and dehydration. Marie is her permanent caregiver. She is personable and qualified, and she’s taking a proactive approach to helping my mom recover. My anxiety level is much decreased knowing I have a partner in helping my mom.” —Tampa, Florida
“Granny Nannies helped us out with our 92-year-old father. They were fabulous. Professional, on time, very compassionate, and dedicated to his needs. I highly recommend them and would use them again. It was easy to arrange the help we needed. Their administrative staff is also very professional and responsive.” —Orlando, Florida
“Granny Nannies took care of my dad, who suffered from Alzheimer’s, with round-the-clock nurses who were patient, kind, and caring to him for years. Even though he was unable to walk or talk near the end, they were loving to the end. I thank you for your help during this trying time, and would highly recommend Granny Nannies and give them five stars for their rating.” —Longwood, Florida
Granny Nannies services cost about $23 to $24 per hour, but costs rise for more specialized care. According to Genworth, the national average cost for home care is $26 per hour, making Granny Nannies one of the few agencies that costs less than average.
Granny Nannies accepts private pay, long-term care insurance, and workers compensation benefits.
Unlike other large-scale in-home care companies, Granny Nannies is a small franchise with locations in nine states: Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Kentucky, Ohio, and Texas. Service is focused on the East Coast and Midwest, with one local office in Arizona.
To find a Granny Nannies location near you, contact the company at 800-316-2669.
To learn about other home care agencies, as well as guides to caring for your loved ones, check out our additional guides.
Granny Nannies home care services cost between $23 and $24 per hour. That amount may vary by location and the type of care provided.
Granny Nannies requires either a four-hour minimum commitment per visit or a 20-hour minimum commitment for daily care.
You can find a Granny Nannies franchise on the company’s website, which has a list of available locations.
Granny Nannies offers in-home skilled nursing services to assist patients with chronic conditions.