MyLivingChoice

Best Home Care in Hickory, North Carolina

17 agencies found

MyLivingChoice lists 17 home care agencies in Hickory. Families rate them 4.3 out of 5 on average, across 400 public reviews.

  • 17agencies
  • 4.3average rating, 12 rated
  • 400family reviews read
Two kinds of agency bring care to the house. Home care is ongoing help with bathing, meals, medications and companionship, billed hourly, no referral needed. Medicare home health is doctor-ordered nursing or therapy, usually after a hospital stay, and Medicare pays for it. Each listing is labeled, and you can narrow to one kind above. How home care compares to assisted living →

Best-rated home care in Hickory

Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.

  1. 1

    Serenity Family Home Care

    5 (111 reviews)· Assisted Living, At-Home Care, Independent Living

    Families consistently describe Serenity Family Home Care as a warm, home-like environment where staff treat residents like family. Reviewers highlight cleanliness, compassionate care, and strong communication with staff,…

  2. 2

    Cornerstone Caregiving

    4.9 (40 reviews)· At-Home Care

    Reviewers consistently describe Cornerstone Caregiving as a compassionate, well-managed home health and hospice provider, with caregivers praised for reliability and attentiveness during difficult transitions. Families…

  3. 3

    Village Caregiving

    4.9 (39 reviews)· At-Home Care

    Families describe Village Caregiving as quick to respond, matching them with compassionate and reliable caregivers for home-based support in Hickory. Reviewers highlight ease of starting service, personal connections…

  4. 4

    Home Instead

    4.8 (22 reviews)· At-Home Care

    Families using Home Instead's in-home care in Hickory describe reliable, compassionate caregivers who handle complex needs such as Parkinson's disease and MS, often becoming trusted, long-term partners in daily care.…

  5. 5

    Comfort Keepers Home Care

    4.7 (23 reviews)· At-Home Care, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

    Families largely describe Comfort Keepers Home Care in Hickory as compassionate and attentive, with several reviewers praising specific caregivers and schedulers by name. One family, however, reported serious scheduling…

  6. 6

    American HomePatient

    4.6 (38 reviews)· At-Home Care

    American HomePatient in Hickory, NC is a home health and hospice provider focused on medical equipment like CPAP machines and oxygen, rather than a residential care community. Reviewers largely praise specific staff…

  7. 7

    CenterWell Home Health

    4.4 (101 reviews)· Home Health

    Reviews for CenterWell Home Health in Hickory are mixed: many families praise specific nurses and physical therapists by name for compassionate, effective care, but others describe serious lapses including supply…

  8. 8

    HANNAH'S CARE SERVICES

    3.1 (8 reviews)· At-Home Care

    Reviews for Hannah's Care Services are sharply divided: some families praise attentive aides who help with bathing, dressing, meals, and exercises, while others report serious reliability and professionalism problems…

What families say about home care in Hickory

Counted across the review summaries of 16 Hickory communities: the share whose families mention each theme.

Praised most

  • Caring, attentive staff 75%
  • Communication with families 25%
  • Food and dining 13%
  • Value for money 13%
  • Activities and social life 6%

Concerns raised

  • Communication with families 63%
  • Cost and billing 63%
  • Staff attitude 38%
  • Staffing levels and turnover 19%

“Our family has had a wonderful experience with the caregivers and staff at Village Caregiving. The caregivers have been compassionate, dependable, and have treated our loved one with dignity and respect. Knowing that someone caring and trustworthy is there to help has given our family tremendous peace of mind.”

“This is a very great and wonderful place. The staff here are the greatest people. They will help you out with anything that you need.”

“Highly recommended!! They were quick with getting my order completed and were willing to help me along the way even when my provider was being ridiculous. Very caring people here. They helped me a lot and I know they will do the same for others.”

Home Care in Hickory: the figures

  • •Most common amenities: 24-hour staff (8), medication management (8), emergency call system (7), laundry service (3), wheelchair accessible (3), grocery shopping and errands (3).

Home Care near Hickory

Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.

CityCommunitiesRating
Taylorsville14.2 mi54.4 / 5
Lincolnton18.3 mi74.1 / 5
Morganton20.8 mi63.7 / 5
Statesville26 mi104.2 / 5
Cornelius31.2 mi74.6 / 5
Shelby31.4 mi73.9 / 5
Huntersville33.4 mi224.6 / 5
Gastonia34.2 mi174.2 / 5

All of North Carolina: Home Care in North Carolina. Closer to home? Compare home care near you, sorted by distance.

About these figures

Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 17 agencies listed in Hickory, 400 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.

Reading on this

Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Hickory ask about.

Not in Hickory? Home care near me finds communities around wherever you are.

Home Care in Hickory: Common Questions

How many home care agencies are in Hickory, North Carolina?

MyLivingChoice lists 17 home care agencies in Hickory, North Carolina, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.

Which home care agencies in Hickory are rated highest?

Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Serenity Family Home Care (5★, 111 ratings), Cornerstone Caregiving (4.9★, 40 ratings), Village Caregiving (4.9★, 39 ratings).

What types of senior care are available in Hickory?

Beyond home care, Hickory has at-home care (11 communities), independent living (10 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (8 communities), assisted living (7 communities), home health (6 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.

How do families rate home care in Hickory?

Families rate Hickory home care agencies 4.3 out of 5 on average, across 400 public Google reviews of local communities.

What do families praise, and complain about, in Hickory home care agencies?

Across the review summaries of 16 Hickory agencies, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 75%), communication with families (mentioned for 25%), food and dining (mentioned for 13%). The most common concerns are communication with families (63%), cost and billing (63%), staff attitude (38%).