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Griswold Home Care for Northern Virginia East Change Location
Stay home where you belong, with compassionate care by Griswold.
Griswold Home Care for
Northern Virginia East

Why Griswold?

Griswold is an award-winning pioneer in the home care industry, with over four decades of experience and a storied legacy of compassion and integrity. We believe Care Professionals are the foundation of our success, and people deserve to live where they love as they age. Our commitment to innovation is based on our desire to improve the lives of everyone we touch, right here in our own community.

At Griswold, Care is Personal

Our work is about people, and we support the unique needs of clients with respect, empathy, and dedicated attention. We focus on personal care, homemaking, companionship, and support for those with chronic conditions, illnesses, or injuries.

Personal Care

Gentle, hands-on support for essential tasks like bathing, grooming, dressing, and more.

Companionship

A friend to engage with for activities, hobbies, errands, conversation, outings, and more.

Homemaking

Helpful hands for light housekeeping, laundry, grocery shopping, meal prep, and more.

Meet Your Team
Christine Friedberg
Christine Friedberg
Director
Assistant Director
Stephanie Scharnweber
Assistant Director
Riley Brown
Riley Brown
Lead Care Coordinator
Ashley Dangerfield
Caregiver Coordinator
Lydia Hanfere
Lydia Hanfere, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Manager
Laura VanEtten
Laura VanEtten
Director of Nursing
Jackie Waxman
On-Call Coordinator
Erin Hoenle, MSN, RN
Field Nurse
    Christine Friedberg
    Christine Friedberg
    Director
    Assistant Director
    Stephanie Scharnweber
    Assistant Director
    Riley Brown
    Riley Brown
    Lead Care Coordinator
    Ashley Dangerfield
    Caregiver Coordinator
    Lydia Hanfere
    Lydia Hanfere, SHRM-CP
    Human Resources Manager
    Laura VanEtten
    Laura VanEtten
    Director of Nursing
    Jackie Waxman
    On-Call Coordinator
    Erin Hoenle, MSN, RN
    Field Nurse

      We're Here for You

      For a person with physical or mental challenges, remaining independent at home can be difficult. It can also be tough on their family. But with the right kind of help, it's more than possible to improve the quality of life for them and their loved ones. Griswold Home Care offers attentive in-home care services throughout Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax City, and County.

      Griswold Home Care for Northern Virginia East is backed by a nationally recognized and respected brand that has over 40 years of experience caring for those in need. And have been serving our local communities of Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax City, and Fairfax County for over 12 years.  We understand more than most the kind of compassionate care you need and will customize our care services to fit the unique requirements of your family. Our caregivers are dedicated to making sure your loved one is always safe, happy, and healthy right where they belong.

      Our Office Location
      Serviced Cities

      Alexandria, Annandale, Arlington, Burke, Dunn Loring, Fairfax, Falls Church, McLean, Merrifield, Mount Vernon, Springfield, Tysons, Vienna, West McLean

      Hear for Yourself
      A man with short gray hair and a beard speaks in an indoor setting. The text on the image reads "Dave Tarone, Family Member of a Client at Griswold In-Home Care Services.
      “We knew they were going to be taken care of when the family wasn’t around.”
      Dave Tarone, Son of Client
      A woman with curly gray hair and glasses sits on a couch, speaking. The lower third of the image reads, "Jane Bulman, Family Member of Griswold Client." She discusses the benefits of local home care services.
      “This was a match that was meant to be.”
      Jane Bulman, Daughter of Client
      A man in a fleece vest looks at the camera. A nameplate at the bottom reads "Matt Clark, Founder and Trustee, Amy's Yard Sale." There are framed pictures on the wall behind him, hinting at his experience in providing elderly care assistance.
      “You have a professional office staff that responds quickly to any request that you have.”
      Matt Clark, Husband of Client
      Award Winning Care

      Supporting Caregivers Everywhere

      The Jean Griswold Foundation provides scholarships for Care Professionals who wish to further their education in care-related fields. Our communities need Caregivers, and we're committed to supporting their dreams.

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