• Why Acorn?

    Why Acorn?

    In 2018, Chapel Hill voted us “The People’s Choice” in a survey conducted by WCHL radio. In 2014, owner Lorenzo Mejia, based on his community service, was named the Dementia Care Professional of the Year by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.

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  • Service Awards

    Service Awards

    Acorn received the first-ever Quality Service Award from the Orange County Board of Commissioners. The award was granted based on our service to the elder community and advocacy for people with dementia.

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  • Testimonials

    Testimonials

    We can tell you we’re great, but it’s better if we let our clients tell you.

    Nothing makes us more proud than the words of praise and gratitude we receive from them. When they send us an unexpected note of thanks, we feel we are doing the right thing. See our testimonial page for more….

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  • Dementia Professional of the Year

    Dementia Professional of the Year

    In 2014, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America named Acorn owner, Lorenzo Mejia, Dementia Care Professional of the Year in the United States. The award was given based on his advocacy for people with dementia.

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  • Satisfied Clients

    Satisfied Clients

    We can tell you we’re great, but it’s better if we let our clients tell you.

    Nothing makes us more proud than the words of praise and gratitude we receive from them. When they send us an unexpected note of thanks, we feel we are doing the right thing. See our testimonial page for more….

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  • Acorn on ABC News

    Acorn on ABC News

    When ABC News did a segment on caring for seniors, they interviewed Acorn owner, Lorenzo Mejia.

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Our Mission

Acorn operates as a registry. We refer screened, qualified caregivers whom we identify through a meticulous, multi-step process including detailed interviews, national criminal background checks, driving records, sex offender registry and verification against other state and national databases.

Our goal at Acorn is to serve seniors, those recovering from surgery, new and expectant mothers and other loved ones. We are proud of having received 100 5-star reviews from our clients. We serve Chapel Hill, Durham, Hillsborough, Pittsboro and surrounding areas in Orange, Chatham, Durham and Wake counties.

Contact us today with no-obligation to see how we may be of service.

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