Care Advantage

Care Advantage Care Advantage in Gretna, VA offers Personal Care, Companionship, and Mobility home care services. Founded in 1988 by Debbie Johnston, RN, Care Advantage, Inc.

For more than 30 years, Care Advantage has been serving clients and patients across Virginia with exceptional levels of care and support. Care Advantage offers Personal Care, Companionship, and Mobility home care services whenever, wherever, and whatever the need may be! For more than 30 years, Care Advantage has been serving clients and patients across Virginia with exceptional levels of care and support - allowing people to remain safe, healthy, and happy in their home environment. Skilled and caring people committed to providing excellence in professional health care and personal care services in the privacy of your own home or care facility. We exist to lift up every community we serve, to enable aging adults to live life to the fullest, and to empower our Care Family in their purpose-driven work. provides honest, compassionate, and quality care to families around Virginia. We tailor a care plan to suit you and your family's needs. The entire Care Advantage team is focused on personal and skilled care services for individuals and other health care providers in homes, hospitals, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, retirement communities, and more. It's all about the best people with the right skills caring for the friends, families, and neighbors with whom we share our community. Services include:
Personal Care
Companion Care
Senior and Elder Care
Private Duty

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Care Advantage.Today and every day, we’re grateful for the families who trust us, t...
11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Care Advantage.

Today and every day, we’re grateful for the families who trust us, the Caregivers who give so much of themselves, and the communities we’re honored to serve. Wishing you a safe, joyful, and restful holiday.

We love hearing from our clients!  Thank you for sharing your experience with us! Your feedback helps us continue provid...
11/26/2025

We love hearing from our clients! Thank you for sharing your experience with us! Your feedback helps us continue providing compassionate, personalized care. We’re grateful for your trust and support!

We love hearing from our clients!  Thank you for sharing your experience with us! Your feedback helps us continue provid...
11/26/2025

We love hearing from our clients! Thank you for sharing your experience with us! Your feedback helps us continue providing compassionate, personalized care. We’re grateful for your trust and support!

Let’s talk turkey—our Care Family is the greatest! Thanks to everyone who helped make our Thanksgiving Luncheon happen. ...
11/20/2025

Let’s talk turkey—our Care Family is the greatest! Thanks to everyone who helped make our Thanksgiving Luncheon happen. We had some delicious Thanksgiving staples courtesy of DeFazio's Catering, and our staff brought in all sorts of tasty treats for dessert! As we approach the holiday season, we have so many things to be thankful for, and it was great getting to spend some time reflecting on them while sharing a meal with our coworkers.

Please join us in congratulating our Caregiver of the Month for October, Melissa Waller! The office team had this to say...
11/19/2025

Please join us in congratulating our Caregiver of the Month for October, Melissa Waller! The office team had this to say about Melissa: "Melissa has quickly become one of our best caregivers, consistently demonstrating dedication, compassion, and a commitment to our core values. We’re so lucky to have her on our team!"
Thank you for your commitment to care and congratulations!

Last week, Misti Zirk, Vice President of Sales & Shannon Loving, Director of Clinical Services had the absolute pleasure...
11/19/2025

Last week, Misti Zirk, Vice President of Sales & Shannon Loving, Director of Clinical Services had the absolute pleasure of spending Career Day with five amazing 3rd-grade classes at Patrick Copeland Elementary in Hopewell.

They shared what they do every day in the personal care space with Care Advantage and why it matters so much to the individuals and families we serve. The kids jumped right in with questions, hands-on activities, and lots of laughter. Their curiosity and kindness were absolutely inspiring!

Misti & Shannon showed examples of all of the things it takes to care for someone. The students absolutely loved it!

Thank you to Patrick Copeland Elementary for having us — our future leaders, caregivers, nurses, and helpers are already showing so much heart.

November is National Home Care & Hospice Month — a time to honor the incredible Caregivers who provide compassion, suppo...
11/19/2025

November is National Home Care & Hospice Month — a time to honor the incredible Caregivers who provide compassion, support, and comfort every day.

At Care Advantage, we’re proud to celebrate our dedicated team and the families we serve. Thank you for letting us be part of your journey.

November is National Home Care & Hospice Month — a time to honor the incredible Caregivers who provide compassion, suppo...
11/19/2025

November is National Home Care & Hospice Month — a time to honor the incredible Caregivers who provide compassion, support, and comfort every day.

At Care Advantage, we’re proud to celebrate our dedicated team and the families we serve. Thank you for letting us be part of your journey.

We're so excited to celebrate our awesome October Caregivers of the Month! The compassion care they provide and their po...
11/18/2025

We're so excited to celebrate our awesome October Caregivers of the Month! The compassion care they provide and their positive attitudes brighten the lives of everyone around them. Thanks for all that you do! Congratulations!

CAPITAL CITY NURSES-
Alexandria: Damaris Cabrera
Chevy Chase: Evelyn Sesey

CARE ADVANTAGE-
Abingdon: Jacqueline Hunter
Gretna: Melissa Waller
South Boston: Hannah Brandon
Wi******er: Marcio Flores
Wytheville: Karen Bird

SILVER LINING HOME HEALTHCARE-
Dover: Keron Brown
Wilmington: Shayla Smallwood

COASTAL HOME CARE- Abraham Bravo

NOVA HOME HEALTH CARE - Claudia Maureira Escandon

We’re excited to share some big news!Care Advantage, Inc. has officially expanded into South Carolina with the acquisiti...
11/14/2025

We’re excited to share some big news!

Care Advantage, Inc. has officially expanded into South Carolina with the acquisition of Attentive Angels Home Care in Columbia.

This partnership marks a significant milestone as we continue to expand our footprint and reinforce our mission to deliver compassionate, high-quality, and reliable care that enables individuals to live safely and comfortably at home—where they want to be.

Read the full press release here: https://www.careadvantageinc.com/post/care-advantage-announces-acquisition-of-attentive-angels-home-care

Today is Veterans Day, and we’d like to sincerely thank all of those who have served our country at home and overseas. W...
11/11/2025

Today is Veterans Day, and we’d like to sincerely thank all of those who have served our country at home and overseas. We'd also like to thank those veterans among us that have chosen to continue supporting their communities as Caregivers, and those we have the honor of serving as clients.

We are proud to have formed strong working relationships with Veterans Affairs and Veterans Aide organizations across our footprint to ensure that every veteran under our care receives the respect and consideration they deserve. Once again, to those veterans in our Care Community, thank you for your service, and we are proud to continue serving you with high-quality home care.

Fantastic work by Denise Develin!
11/06/2025

Fantastic work by Denise Develin!

We were honored to have Senator Tim Kaine visit Youngs Senior Center yesterday. Senator Kaine came to talk to our client...
11/04/2025

We were honored to have Senator Tim Kaine visit Youngs Senior Center yesterday. Senator Kaine came to talk to our clients, staff, and members of the Asian Chamber of Commerce and the Coalition of Asian Pacific Americans of Virginia about insurance, housing, and the cost of medical care.

Senator Kaine has a history of working closely with the Korean community, adding the South Korean city of Uijeongbu as a sister city when he was Mayor of Richmond and currently advocating for a bill that would reunite families separated by the Korean War.

We want to thank Senator Kaine, as well as Kyung Sook Jun, President of the Coalition of Asian Pacific Americans of Virginia, for attending this event and helping inspire and educate our Care Family about the ever-changing healthcare landscape.

Thank you to everyone who submitted photos to our annual costume contest last Friday! All of your costumes were fantasti...
11/03/2025

Thank you to everyone who submitted photos to our annual costume contest last Friday! All of your costumes were fantastic, but we want to give a special recognition to the winners of the contest (as determined by the number of likes):

FIRST PLACE: Jessica Hodges as Elmo
SECOND & THIRD PLACE: Megan Brewer & Ginger Hyde as American Gladiators

NOTABLE MENTIONS:
1. Best Group (more than one person): Francis Valle & Catherine Montoya as Coffee & Donuts
2. Most Creative/Original Home-made Costume: Carla Sibrian as Mac & Cheese
3. Best Character Costume (Group or Individual) - From a movie, book, TV show, or celebrity: Cassi Farlow as Disney Villains
4. Best Classic Costume Group: Jozelyn Smith as Pumpkinhead Couple
5. Best Fall Outfit: Shaquana Hayes with a Fall Nerd Look

Congratulations to all of our winners and thank you to everyone who participated! You can see everyone's costumes at the album here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=CareAdvantageInc&set=a.1384272890370826

Thank you to everyone who submitted photos to our annual costume contest last Friday! All of your costumes were fantasti...
11/03/2025

Thank you to everyone who submitted photos to our annual costume contest last Friday! All of your costumes were fantastic, but we want to give a special recognition to the winners of the contest (as determined by the number of likes):

FIRST PLACE: Jessica Hodges as Elmo
SECOND & THIRD PLACE: Megan Brewer & Ginger Hyde as American Gladiators

NOTABLE MENTIONS:
1. Best Group (more than one person): Francis Valle & Catherine Montoya as Coffee & Donuts
2. Most Creative/Original Home-made Costume: Carla Sibrian as Mac & Cheese
3. Best Character Costume (Group or Individual) - From a movie, book, TV show, or celebrity: Cassi Farlow as Disney Villains
4. Best Classic Costume Group: Jozelyn Smith as Pumpkinhead Couple
5. Best Fall Outfit: Shaquana Hayes with a Fall Nerd Look

Congratulations to all of our winners and thank you to everyone who participated! You can see everyone's costumes at the album here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=CareAdvantageInc&set=a.1384272890370826

Elizabeth Mako and Family - Candy Management
10/31/2025

Elizabeth Mako and Family - Candy Management

Please join us in congratulating our Caregiver of the Month for September, Claudette Collat! Her positive attitude shine...
10/16/2025

Please join us in congratulating our Caregiver of the Month for September, Claudette Collat! Her positive attitude shines through in every interaction, creating a welcoming and reassuring environment for those in her care. Claudette consistently demonstrates flexibility and reliability, often stepping in to cover shifts at the last minute without hesitation.
Thank you for your commitment to care and congratulations!

Happy Labor Day to every member of our fantastic team! You bring care and compassion to every community we serve. We wis...
09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day to every member of our fantastic team! You bring care and compassion to every community we serve. We wish you a happy, healthy, and fun Labor Day weekend!

Our community partners at the American Heart Association want to help educate our clients and caregivers about the diffe...
07/16/2025

Our community partners at the American Heart Association want to help educate our clients and caregivers about the difference between heat stroke and stroke; knowing the difference could safe a life.

Heat Stroke vs. Stroke: Know the Difference

• Heat Stroke happens when your body overheats and your core temperature rises above 104°F.
• Stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked or bursts, cutting off oxygen. Brain cells begin to die with lack of blood and oxygen.

Both are serious—but they’re not the same.

Learn more here: https://www.stroke.org/en/professionals/stroke-resource-library/prevention/heat-stroke-vs-stroke

When the Heat Rises, So Do Heart RisksExtreme heat isn’t just uncomfortable—it can be dangerous, especially for those wi...
07/09/2025

When the Heat Rises, So Do Heart Risks

Extreme heat isn’t just uncomfortable—it can be dangerous, especially for those with existing heart disease. Our community partners at the American Heart Association warn that high temperatures and dehydration can cause your heart to work harder, putting it under significant stress.

👉 Stay cool. Stay hydrated. Stay safe. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3IgZPiN

Happy 4th of July! It’s a day for grilling, relaxing, and holding close the things that make us happy. Our clients and c...
07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July! It’s a day for grilling, relaxing, and holding close the things that make us happy. Our clients and caregivers know how valuable independence really is. We hope you’re safely enjoying the day with friends, family, food, fun, and fireworks!

Many of you who are familiar with the in-home care landscape of Central Virginia will likely know Misti Zirk. Misti join...
07/03/2025

Many of you who are familiar with the in-home care landscape of Central Virginia will likely know Misti Zirk. Misti joined us in 2017, starting as a Home Care Specialist before moving on to her most recent position as a Regional Business Development Director. We are thrilled to announce that Misti has now taken the reins as the VP of Sales for the Central Virginia region, a role that she is absolutely made for.

Misti has established a reputation as being not only extremely knowledgeable about this area of care, but also willing to share her expertise with her peers.

Congratulations, Misti! Wishing you every success in your new role.

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1372 W. Gretna Road, Suite B
Gretna, VA
24557

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