SeniorsList Rating: 4.6 / 5
The name might make you do a double-take, but don’t let it fool you. When we called Granny Nannies locations in Florida and Pennsylvania to research this review, what came through was a small, serious operation that’s been at this since 1990 — longer than most of the big national franchises.
The big draw here is price. In Boca Raton, we were quoted $27 to $28 an hour for standard care. In Monongahela, Pennsylvania, rates start at $20 an hour for longer visits. Those are meaningfully below what the national chains charge, and for families who are paying out of pocket, that difference adds up to hundreds of dollars a month. A reader in the Orlando area told us she’d been paying $35 an hour elsewhere and nearly cried when she found out Granny Nannies could provide similar care for $28.
The obvious downside is they only operate in seven states. If you’re not in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, or Texas, Granny Nannies isn’t an option. But if you are in their coverage area and you need reliable non-medical care without breaking the bank, they’re absolutely worth the free consultation. Reach out to us at hello@seniorslist.com if you’d like help figuring out what’s available where you live.
Granny Nannies: Pros and Cons
Pros
- Hospital sitter care: Granny Nannies can send a caregiver to monitor a loved one in the hospital, communicate with medical staff, and arrange safe transportation home.
- 24-hour availability: Caregivers are available around the clock, any day of the week.
- Fall prevention: Caregivers assist with balance exercises, safety supervision, and medication adherence to reduce fall risk.
- Social engagement: Companionship services include games, conversation, and meal preparation to combat senior isolation.
- Free home care consultation: Granny Nannies offers a no-cost assessment to evaluate your loved one’s needs and recommend appropriate services.
- Below-average rates: In most of the company’s service areas, clients pay less than the state hourly median.
Cons
- Limited coverage: Services are only available in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
- No skilled nursing: All Granny Nannies caregivers are CNAs or HHAs. The company does not offer skilled nursing from RNs or LPNs.
About Granny Nannies
Founded in 1990, Granny Nannies operates 34 franchise locations across seven states. Caregivers provide services in private homes, senior living communities, and hospitals. Each franchise is independently owned and operated, which means some variation in services and pricing across locations.
Services
Granny Nannies offers a wide range of specialized non-medical care:
- Stroke recovery care: 24/7 monitoring after a stroke, including help with physical therapy exercises and symptom management.
- Social isolation care: Companionship, errands, and meal prep for seniors struggling with loneliness.
- Senior home care: Personal care in private homes and senior communities, including hygiene assistance, activity engagement, and accident prevention.
- Respite care: Short-term coverage for when a regular family caregiver needs time off.
- Post-surgery recovery: Caregiver support during the critical first 24 hours and beyond following procedures like gallbladder removal, chemotherapy, or orthopedic surgery.
- Parkinson’s home care: Assistance with supervision, mobility exercises, and meal preparation for individuals with Parkinson’s disease.
- Hospice care: Compassionate 24-hour hospice support including emotional and spiritual care, symptom management, and family bereavement support.
- Heart disease care: Diet monitoring, exercise support, blood pressure and swelling checks, and lifestyle management assistance.
- Fall prevention: Strength and balance support, medication reminders, and help with standing and walking safely.
- Chronic lung disease care: Meal prep, light housekeeping, and transportation to medical appointments for clients with respiratory conditions.
- Alzheimer’s home care: Specialized memory care including memory stimulation activities, mobility assistance, and family education.
- 24/7 home care: Continuous support to prevent falls, ensure medication adherence, and provide emotional reassurance.
What to Expect
Granny Nannies franchises are individually operated, but across locations you can generally expect:
- Hourly rates: $20 to $40, depending on care level, location, and caregiver credentials.
- Shift minimums: Vary by franchise — some have none, others require four or six hours.
- All caregivers are CNAs or HHAs: No RN or LPN nursing services are available.
- Transportation assistance: Caregivers can help with errands and appointments.
Representatives were professional, patient, and thorough when walking us through service options.
What Customers Are Saying
Granny Nannies is a franchise, so reviews should be evaluated at the local level. The Longwood, Florida headquarters, which covers the Orlando area, holds a 4.9 out of 5 on Google.
One Florida client shared: “We have been more than happy with Granny Nannies. They are so easy to work with. Ivory is so professional and kind and you can tell that she cares for her patients. My mother has suffered a stroke this year and Ivory has been able to work with her through many therapies.”
Another wrote: “Each time we have needed Granny Nannies they have been there for our family. Every caregiver has been professional, upbeat and positive. Granny Nannies has been an incredible blessing.”
A small number of negative reviews describe no-show incidents, most dating back several years. Always check local Google, Yelp, and BBB listings before committing.
Cost and Pricing
Granny Nannies often charges below state medians, particularly for longer visits:
- Boca Raton, Florida: $27 to $28/hr for standard care; some post-surgery recovery starts at $28/hr. Minimum: 3 visits/week, 4-hr minimum weekdays, 6-hr minimum weekends. (State median: $30/hr)
- Monongahela, Pennsylvania: $20 to $30/hr for 3+ hour visits; $28 to $38/hr for 1- to 2-hour visits. No weekly minimum. (State median: $31/hr)
- Dallas, Texas: $28.95 to $34.95/hr based on visit length. No weekly minimum. Paying by debit or direct deposit saves money over credit card. (State median: $28/hr)
Granny Nannies accepts private pay, long-term care insurance, and workers’ compensation.
States Served
Granny Nannies operates in 34 franchise locations across seven states:
- Arizona: Phoenix
- Florida: Boca Raton, Bradenton, Clermont, Crystal River, Daytona Beach, Florida Keys, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Lady Lake and The Villages, Melbourne, Miami, Naples, New Port Richey, Orlando, Palm Coast, Panama City, Pensacola, Port Charlotte, Saint Augustine, Sarasota, Spring Hill, St. Petersburg, Tampa, Venice, Winter Haven, Zephyrhills
- Georgia: Alpharetta, Atlanta
- Indiana: Jeffersonville
- Kentucky: Crestwood, Louisville
- Pennsylvania: Monongahela
- Texas: Dallas
To find a location near you, call 800-316-2669 or visit the Granny Nannies website.
Our Assessment
Granny Nannies delivers quality non-medical home care at prices that are often kinder to the budget than larger national franchises. The depth of their specialized service offerings — from Parkinson’s care to post-surgery recovery to hospice — is impressive for a smaller network.
The significant limitation is geography: only seven states. If you’re within their coverage area, Granny Nannies is well worth a free consultation.