Respite Care at Home · Northern Virginia
Reliable relief for caregivers. Familiar support at home.
Harbor provides scheduled non-medical respite care so family caregivers can step away while the person they care for remains supported in the comfort and routine of home.
Care that fits real life
Support should adapt to the person, not the other way around.
Every household has its own routines, priorities, and challenges. Harbor starts by understanding what support is needed and how care can fit naturally into daily life at home.
- Respectful help with personal routines
- Support built around the written service plan
- Clear communication with clients and families
- Respite that gives family caregivers time to recharge
How we care
Focused home support, without unnecessary complexity.
Harbor provides non-medical Personal Care and Respite Care in Northern Virginia. We keep the service scope clear so families know what to expect.
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Everyday support
Personal Care
Hands-on or stand-by help with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, meals, mobility, transfers, and other approved daily routines.
Learn About Personal Care → 02Relief for family caregivers
Respite Care
Scheduled non-medical support that gives family caregivers dependable time to rest, work, attend appointments, or manage other responsibilities.
Learn About Respite Care →Getting started
A clear next step, even when you are still figuring things out.
You do not need to have every detail decided before contacting Harbor.
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Tell us what has changed
Share what has become harder at home, the support your family is looking for, and any questions about schedule or coverage.
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Plan support around the person
Harbor reviews routines, preferences, assessed needs, and the planning required for Personal Care or Respite Care.
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Coordinate the care arrangement
We explain what comes next for private pay or applicable Cardinal Care Virginia Medicaid services and coordinate the next step.
Why Harbor
Local care with clear expectations and respectful support.
Harbor is a Virginia-licensed home care organization focused on non-medical Personal Care and Respite Care. Our approach combines day-to-day support with the planning, supervision, documentation, and client protections expected of a licensed provider.
Client experiences
Hear from clients and their families.
“Prompt, professional, and trustworthy caregivers. Would recommend to anyone who is looking for great care for their loved ones.”
“From the moment we first contacted Harbor, the team was compassionate and attentive to our needs. The caregivers were kind, patient, and reliable.”
“The caregivers were attentive to my father's needs and treated him with dignity and respect. They made a difficult time much easier.”
Northern Virginia
Local care, close to home.
Harbor provides non-medical Personal Care and Respite Care for families across Northern Virginia, with a local office in Chantilly and a care team available to help you understand the next step.
Local office
4229 Lafayette Center Dr, Suite 1300
Chantilly, VA 20151
Your rights & choices
Respect, privacy, and a voice in your care are part of the service.
Clients and their representatives can ask questions, participate in planning, refuse services, and raise concerns without fear of retaliation.
Frequently asked questions
A few answers before the first conversation.
Home care can feel complicated at first. These are the questions families most often need clarified before deciding what to do next.
What is Personal Care?
Personal Care is non-medical help with approved daily routines such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, meals, mobility, transfers, and other activities included in the service plan.
What is Respite Care?
Respite Care provides scheduled non-medical support so a family caregiver can rest, work, attend appointments, run errands, or manage other responsibilities while their loved one remains supported at home.
Does Harbor provide skilled nursing or therapy?
No. Harbor’s public services are non-medical Personal Care and Respite Care. Harbor does not present skilled nursing, therapy, wound care, injections, or other medical treatment as part of these services.
Does Harbor accept Virginia Medicaid?
Harbor works with Cardinal Care Virginia Medicaid managed care plans for authorized Personal Care or Respite Care when eligibility, waiver enrollment, approved services, and authorization requirements apply.
Can I pay privately for care?
Yes. Harbor also serves private-pay clients. Fees, requested schedules, service availability, and the care arrangement are discussed before services begin.
How do I get started?
Start with a care conversation. Tell Harbor what is changing at home, the kind of help that may be needed, and any coverage questions. You do not need to have every detail figured out first.
Start with a conversation
Tell us what support your family needs.
We’ll help you understand the next step without making the process harder than it needs to be.