ABOUT THE OWNER.
Hello, I am Anne Eidschun, the owner of Griswold Home Care in New Castle County. As a Certified Senior Advisor, and Certified Financial Planner, my 30 years of experience working with seniors have enabled me to lead our team in serving our clients well. I am an active speaker at the libraries, senior centers, churches and volunteer organizations in New Castle County and I enjoy these opportunities to engage with members of the community.
Prior to coming to Griswold Home Care, while working full time, I was a family caregiver for two years – working a full day and helping my loved one throughout the night. My responsibilities included meal preparation, socialization, assisting with personal hygiene and attending to any other requested needs. I relay this story because I have walked in the shoes of a family caregiver and I understand the concerns that clients and family members experience when there is a necessary transition to caregiving from complete independence.
Community involvement is very important to me and I have participated on many Boards over the years. Currently, I serve on the Mid-County Senior Center Board and the Delaware Association of Home and Community Care, and a member of the Delaware Business Resource Network. In 2012, I had the privilege of being President of the Rotary Club of Wilmington.
OUR SERVICES
I look forward to speaking with you at any time to review your personal situation or that of a loved one who might need assistance at home. Home Care is a network of purpose-driven and caring professionals who work with each family to enable independence through non-medical home care services. As a reputable provider, Griswold Home Care offers home care for loved ones and employs caregivers who provide non-medical care to seniors and anyone else of any age who may need assistance with activities of daily living.
Categories of non-medical care include personal care (bathing, dressing and toileting), assistance with all other activities of daily living, light housekeeping, companionship and overall safety supervision. The goal is to help you or your loved successfully remain in his or her own home. Caregivers are all our employees, they are thoroughly screened using a 15 step proprietary process and all are bonded and insured.
Griswold Home Care recognizes that needs may be on as "as needed" basis, a few hours a week, a set schedule, 24 hour care and live in care. The schedule is flexible and is guided by the client's needs which are reevaluated as appropriate.
The New Castle County office has been operating for over 30 years and has won numerous awards for service excellence over the entire time period. In 2014, Griswold Home Care in Delaware received an Award of Distinction from the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce Superstars in Business recognition program for its achievements and client service.
Griswold Home Care accepts VA approved payments, private insurance and Medicaid.
“B A - February 11, 2020 When my good friend was in need of post-surgical household assistance, I recommended Griswold without hesitation. I had met Anne a number of years ago and was very pleased with the care and compassion the caregivers from Griswold provided for my family member. Fast forward and I met with Anne again to discuss my friend's needs. While Anne indicated that my friend's needs were not a match for Griswold's services, she not only made alternative suggestions, she personally continued to assist in the search for an appropriate resource and continued to do so in kind and did not stop until my friend had someone in place. I will continue to highly recommend Anne and Griswold!”
“Lina P - December 5, 2019 Every person I dealt with at Griswold were wonderful. I owe a sincere amount of gratitude to Nancy McCaffery, Case Manager, for always ensuring my mom had 24 hour coverage on a day to day basis. The CNA’s she assigned to assist with my mom’s care were always professional and caring. Her compassion and kindness toward my mom and myself is beyond reproach. I highly recommend Griswold for all home care needs.”
“I have worked with Griswold Home Care for many years. The staff is great and very community oriented. They give back to seniors in their area as often as they can. They are always there to answer questions and/or help in any way they can.”
“Roberta H - June 17, 2019 It took awhile to find a good caregiver match. Partly b/c I wanted to try a male. When that didn't fit our needs, we switched to finding an experienced female caregiver. Our current aide is experienced with caring for people with dementia and knows what to expect and how to handle current and future circumstances related to dementia care. She has helpful advice for me as one caregiver to another. Her demeanor is cheery and upbeat. She is interactive and attentive to my husband's needs. My husband is comfortable in her care and I feel at ease with leaving him alone in her care. So far, this arrangement and care provider are meeting our needs very well.”
“Laura S - June 13, 2019 I've had a great experience with Griswold in finding a caregiver for my parents. They took the time to get to know my parents and their needs and have matched them with someone who is a very good fit. They've responded quickly to questions and have exceeded my expectations.”
“Gloria M - May 25, 2019 I feel very satisfied. NaCole treats my husband like he were her own father. She encourages him to do things rather than just sitting and sleeping. She takes him out for rides and sometimes to eat. Since the outings have started, he is more alert and social. She is a blessing to us.”
“Michaele P - May 22, 2019 Tonya and Keita are both really caring people. They interact well with my stepmother, Jean. She has dementia and most of the time doesn't remember them, but once they start talking to her and helping her, she calms down. We are very fortunate to have them caring for her.”
“Kathleen F - April 23, 2019 Very professional, yet compassionate And friendly to my mother. She doesn’t Like strangers in her home, and tells the companions they can go home. However, she is getting better at not doing this. Thank you for such wonderful service! Carla’s is a wonderful person to have on your staff!”
“Donna E - April 4, 2019 it is excellent, reliable, and in emergencies very dependable. Wonderful organization”