Pathways to Joyful LivingHome care in Northern Virginia

Non-medical in-home care in Northern Virginia

Care that keeps your family on a joyful path

Pathways to Joyful Living provides personalized, non-medical in-home support that helps individuals maintain dignity, independence and comfort in the place they call home, across Prince William, Fairfax and Loudoun counties.

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Home care services, shaped around each person

Some families need a few hours of help each week. Others need steady, daily support. Every plan we create starts with the person: their routines, their goals and what brings them joy.

Why families choose us

Home care is a deeply personal decision. These are the commitments we make to every family.

Respectful care

Every visit honors your loved one's dignity, privacy and personal choices.

Individualized care plans

Support is built around routines, preferences and goals, then written down so everyone is on the same page.

Reliable communication

You'll know who is coming, when, and how each visit went. Our office is a phone call away.

Screened and trained caregivers

Caregivers complete background checks, reference checks, orientation and training before their first visit.

Compassionate home care across Northern Virginia

Whether your loved one needs help with everyday routines, companionship, or respite support for family caregivers, our goal is to help make each day safer, more comfortable, and more meaningful.

Prince William County

Fairfax County

Loudoun County

Based in Woodbridge, Virginia. Contact us to confirm availability at your address.

How care begins

Four simple steps from your first call to your first visit.

  1. Request care

    Call us or send a short Request Care form. Tell us about your loved one and what's been hard lately. There's no obligation.

  2. Talk it through

    We'll call you back to understand your needs, answer questions about services and rates, and arrange an assessment.

  3. Assessment and agreement

    We assess needs together, then put the services, schedule and rates in a written service agreement and care plan.

  4. Care begins, and we stay close

    Your caregiver arrives ready. We check in regularly, keep you updated and adjust the plan as needs change.

Support, empower, thrive

Our name is a promise. These three words guide how every caregiver on our team shows up.

Support

Reliable, kind help with the tasks that have become difficult, from bathing and meals to getting to appointments on time.

Empower

We do things with people, not for them, so they keep their skills, their choices and their dignity.

Thrive

Good days are the goal: time outdoors, favorite meals, faith, family and friends, and something to look forward to.

Portrait of Loreta Waziri, founder of Pathways to Joyful Living

Meet our founder

A heart for service. A commitment to dignity.

Pathways to Joyful Living was founded by Loreta Waziri, a nurse and military veteran whose life has been shaped by service, compassion, and a deep respect for others.

Born and raised in Kenya, Loreta carries a strong appreciation for family, community, and caring for one another. Her vision is simple: to help every person feel valued, supported, and empowered to live as joyfully and independently as possible.

Read Loreta's story

Join our team

We're looking for compassionate, dependable caregivers and staff who believe everyone deserves to live with dignity.

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Let's talk about the care your family needs

Tell us what's going on. We'll listen, answer your questions, and set up a free in-home consultation at a time that suits you.

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