Non-Medical Personal Care
Hands-on help with bathing, dressing, toileting, moving around safely, meals and light household tasks, following your written care plan.
Learn about Personal CarePersonal Care & Respite Care · Northern Virginia
Personal care at home. Support for your family.
Harbor provides non-medical Personal Care and Respite Care across Northern Virginia. We help adults with daily routines and give family caregivers time to rest.
Serving Fairfax County, Arlington, Alexandria, Loudoun and Prince William. Areas we serve
- Virginia LicensedHome care organization
- Non-Medical CarePersonal Care & Respite Care
- Northern VirginiaYour local care team
- Payment OptionsPrivate pay, insurance & Cardinal Care plans
Private pay, long-term care insurance and these health plans
Plan participation doesn't guarantee coverage for a specific person, service or number of hours. We'll help you check.
Our services
Support for everyday life at home.
Non-medical help for daily routines, and time to rest for family caregivers.
Respite Care
A planned break for family caregivers while a Harbor caregiver supports your loved one’s daily routines at home.
Learn about Respite CareHarbor provides non-medical care. Caregivers can provide medication reminders; they do not administer medications or perform nursing tasks.
Confidence in the care you choose
Carefully screened.
Prepared for your care.
The people you welcome into your home matter. Harbor combines Virginia Department of Health licensing with caregiver screening, preparation and ongoing oversight.
Licensed in Virginia
Harbor is a home care organization licensed by the Virginia Department of Health to provide non-medical personal care and respite care.
Backgrounds reviewed
Caregiver screening includes criminal record checks and signed disclosures of criminal history.
Experience reviewed
We review employment history and seek job-related references as part of our caregiver screening process.
Qualifications checked
We review training and skills for assigned care tasks, and verify professional licenses or certifications when applicable.
Prepared for your home
Orientation covers privacy, client rights, infection prevention, emergencies, and recognizing and reporting abuse or neglect.
Ongoing oversight
We evaluate caregiver performance and competency, provide ongoing staff development, and make caregivers readily identifiable when they visit.
Who we help
Who needs support at home?
Most families contact us because something at home has changed. Choose what sounds closest to your situation.
- An older adult who wants to stay at homeBathing, dressing or meals are getting harder to manage alone.
- An adult who needs help with daily routinesA disability, health condition or recovery makes everyday tasks difficult.
- A family caregiver who needs a breakYou provide most of the care and need time for work, rest or your own health.
Getting started
Care begins with a conversation.
You don’t need to have every answer before contacting Harbor.
Talk with Harbor
Tell us what has changed at home. We discuss your needs, scheduling, service area and ways to pay.
Plan your care
We visit your home and develop a written care plan around the help you need and your preferences.
Begin support
Once planning, payment and caregiver availability are confirmed, we introduce your caregiver and check in as care begins.
Before care starts, private-pay arrangements are confirmed in writing. Cardinal Care services require approval from your health plan; long-term care insurance depends on your policy.
Our purpose
Respectful care. Familiar routines.
Harbor helps people manage daily life at home with dignity, personal choice and clear communication.
Learn about Harbor’s mission and values →Private pay
You pay Harbor directly. We explain rates, scheduling and terms in writing before care begins.
Long-term care insurance
Many policies cover non-medical help at home. We'll help you understand what your insurer needs.
Cardinal Care health plans
For members of Virginia's CCC Plus Waiver, services are approved by your health plan before they begin.
Areas we serve
Do we serve your area?
- Fairfax County
- Arlington
- Alexandria
- Loudoun County
- Prince William County
Your questions, answered
Understanding care at home.
A few helpful answers before your first conversation.
What help can a Harbor caregiver provide?
Harbor provides non-medical Personal Care and Respite Care. Depending on the care plan, support can include bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility, meals, light housekeeping and medication reminders. Caregivers do not perform nursing tasks or administer medications.
How do payments and coverage work?
Harbor accepts private pay and works with long-term care insurance and participating Cardinal Care health plans. Rates, policy benefits and health-plan authorization depend on your situation. We help you understand the next steps before care begins.
See payment options →How are caregivers matched?
Harbor considers the help needed, location, schedule, language and personal preferences when arranging care. We discuss your needs and caregiver availability during planning.
How soon can care begin?
The start date depends on care planning, caregiver availability and any payment arrangements or health-plan approvals. Tell Harbor your preferred timing so our team can explain what is possible.
Do you serve my neighborhood?
Harbor serves Fairfax County, Arlington, Alexandria, Loudoun County and Prince William County. Use our address checker to explore coverage, then contact Harbor to confirm availability.
Check your area →START WITH A CONVERSATION
Let's talk about what would help at home.
Tell us a little about your situation. We'll follow up to talk through options and next steps. No documents needed for your first inquiry.