5(12 ratings)· Apex average: 4.4
Part of Preferred Care at Home · 58 communities · 4.8★ average
1 / 8Families describe Preferred Care at Home of Apex, Garner, and Fuquay-Varina as a responsive, locally owned in-home care agency that steps in quickly during difficult transitions like hospital discharge. Reviewers consistently praise owner Michael Murphy's personal attentiveness and the staff's compassion, and note the agency's ability to tailor services and start care rapidly.
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Preferred Care at Home of Apex, Garner, and Fuquay-Varina is a home care agency serving Apex, North Carolina offering At-Home Care. Care is billed by the hour and no doctor's referral is needed. Published pricing starts around $500 per month. Families rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 12 reviews.
Preferred Care at Home of Apex, Garner, and Fuquay-Varina provides in-home care services in the Fuquay-Varina area of North Carolina. The locally owned agency serves seniors throughout South Wake County who wish to age in place within their own homes, supporting a community where 14.3% of residents are age 65 or older.
The agency offers personal care assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, toileting, and medication reminders tailored to each client's needs. Homemaker services include meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, and errands throughout the Fuquay-Varina area. Companion care provides social interaction and emotional support to address loneliness, which may include outings to local spots like Fuquay Mineral Spring Park or downtown districts. Specialized dementia care is available for families managing Alzheimer's or cognitive decline, with caregivers trained to support safety, routine, and engagement in the familiar home environment. Respite care offers family caregivers periodic breaks with flexible scheduling from a few hours weekly to 24-hour coverage, and hospital discharge coaching guides clients through prescriptions, follow-up appointments, and medication management.
The agency emphasizes a 7-step caregiver screening process that includes background checks, skills assessments, and personality evaluation beyond North Carolina state requirements. Caregivers are matched by personality and experience rather than availability alone, with the goal of providing consistency and accountability. Services can typically begin within days of the initial consultation, and the office is owned and operated locally by Michael Murphy, a Certified Senior Advisor, who is directly available to discuss care needs.
Fuquay-Varina's rapid suburban growth and population exceeding 46,000 creates specific demands for transportation to medical appointments and management of daily tasks across larger home layouts. The agency addresses these local challenges by providing safe transportation support and helping seniors remain independent in their own homes rather than relocating to facilities.
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Scott Ryer
Jun 2026
This is an excellent company. They took the time to sit with us an tailor their services to our needs. They were able to set up a program in a short amount of time, which was a big help. Accidents happen, and when they do, Preferred Care will be there for you.
james jacobs
Jun 2026
Preferred Care at Home reached out to me at the right moment, my loved one was being discharged from the hospital and I was in need of help to keep her safe and at home ( she refused the rehabilitation program). Michael and the PCH staff came on board and with a few adjustments we’ve got a routine that works for us. Michael and the staff are friendly, supportive and very attentive to our needs. Sincerely a Heart felt Thank you to the Team.
Jessica Penley
May 2026
Michael is wonderful! He is hard working, compassionate, helpful, and dedicated.
Tiffany Tyler
May 2026
I’m pretty sure Michael doesn’t sleep and somehow survives purely on kindness and dedication. They are hands-down one of the most caring, genuine, and hardworking people I’ve ever met. If customer service had a Hall of Fame, Michael already have a statue there!!!!!
Jennifer Murphy
May 2026
Michael works really hard for his clients and their on staff nurse is truly top notch and compassionate!
Preferred Care at Home of Apex, Garner, and Fuquay-Varina offers At-Home Care.
Published pricing at Preferred Care at Home of Apex, Garner, and Fuquay-Varina starts around $500 per month. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection; contact the community for a detailed quote.
Preferred Care at Home of Apex, Garner, and Fuquay-Varina is located at 121B N Salem St #3 in Apex, North Carolina.
Families describe Preferred Care at Home of Apex, Garner, and Fuquay-Varina as a responsive, locally owned in-home care agency that steps in quickly during difficult transitions like hospital discharge. Reviewers consistently praise owner Michael Murphy's personal attentiveness and the staff's compassion, and note the agency's ability to tailor services and start care rapidly.
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