1 / 5Families and professional care managers describe Acorn, a Chapel Hill-based in-home caregiver referral service, as responsive and reliable, often praising specific caregivers by name for their skill, patience, and dementia-care expertise. Reviewers consistently report a five-star experience across all interactions, from daily companionship to help navigating major transitions like moving out of a home.
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Acorn is an in-home care registry serving seniors and other clients in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and throughout the Triangle region including Durham, Raleigh, and surrounding areas in Chatham, Orange, and Durham counties. The company refers screened, qualified caregivers to clients' homes rather than operating a facility-based community.
Acorn identifies caregivers through a meticulous multi-step process that includes detailed interviews, national criminal background checks, driving records, sex offender registry verification, and checks against other state and national databases. The company serves seniors, those recovering from surgery, new and expectant mothers, and other individuals requiring care support at home.
Founded and operated by Lorenzo Mejia and Mary Lynn, the owners emphasize responsiveness to client concerns and commit to addressing issues when they arise. The company reports receiving well over 100 five-star reviews from clients. In 2014, Mejia was named Dementia Care Professional of the Year in the United States by the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, and he received recognition from the Orange County Board of Commissioners for service to the elder community and advocacy for people with dementia.
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Valerie Campbell
Jul 2026
We used Acorn to provide care for my 89 year old parent and their services were prompt and efficient. Our caregiver, Charisse helped my parent navigate a move from their home. She was intelligent, reliable, hardworking and very skilled at dealing with an occasionally cranky and demanding client. We highly recommend Acorn and Charisse.
Melissa Fretwell
Jul 2026
As a Care Manager, I deeply appreciate the exceptional services provided by Acorn. They are my first choice when recommending caregiving support to clients and families. Their team is knowledgeable, reliable, and consistently easy to communicate with. I confidently recommend Acorn on a daily basis because of the high quality, professionalism, and compassion demonstrated by their caregivers. Their commitment to excellent care makes a meaningful difference in the lives of those they serve.
Kipyego 20
Jun 2026
As an independent contractor, I appreciate the flexibility to choose clients who are the best fit for my skills, experience, and availability, which allows me to provide quality care more effectively. The Acorn team has consistently been professional, responsive, and courteous. They do a great job supporting both caregivers and clients, creating a smooth and reliable working environment.
john dendy
Jun 2026
Acorn is well-organized and responsive. All three of their people who helped us were excellent, especially Erica who helped around the house, drove us to doctor appointments, and is an excellent chef. She did a fine job on one of our favorite recipes. And she is an interesting, personable, intelligent companion.
Michele
May 2026
Acorn is a wonderful locally owned home care company. We had used them in the past and when we suddenly needed help again, they immediately jumped into action. We were fortunate that Rain and Naomi were available. Rain had worked with my husband before and is capable, amiable and patient. Naomi has a lovely thoughtful manner and a lot of expertise caring for folks with dementia.
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