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The 10 Best Home Care Agencies for Seniors in Irvine, CA for 2024

After researching 46 different factors linked to quality senior living, Caring.com’s 2022 report places Irvine in the top 50 best places to live in California. The city’s crime statistics are consistently lower than the national averages and at the bottom end of the scale for the state.

According to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, older residents also benefit from lower home care costs, with the monthly median fee for nonmedical services being $5,911. This rate is significantly below California’s average of $6,101 per month. Alternatively, seniors in need of basic medical care have plenty of home health care agencies to choose from, while those requiring higher levels of care have several respected hospitals within minutes of their homes. These include UCI Medical Center, ranked 6th in the Los Angeles area and 13th in the country by U.S. News and World Report, which also nationally ranks it in three adult specialties.

Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in Irvine– complete with services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.

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Paying for Home Care in Irvine, CA

The Cost of Home Care in Irvine, CA

The 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey estimates Irvine’s average cost of home care to be $5,911. Although this is above the national average of $4,957 (as most Californian cities are) it’s significantly more affordable than the state’s median of $6,101. Irvine costs also compete easily with some nearby cities, such as San Diego ($6,387) and Riverside ($6,101). Seniors looking for less costly cities in Southern California may want to consider Oxnard ($5,815) or Bakersfield ($5,506). 

Irvine

$5,911

California

$6,101

The United States

$4,957

San Diego

$6,387

Riverside

$6,101

Oxnard

$5,815

Bakersfield

$5,506

The Cost of Home Care vs. Other Senior Care Options in Irvine, CA

Irvine’s adult day care centers deliver similar services to home care for around $1,652 per month, although services aren’t one-on-one or suitable for homebound seniors. Assisted living services are similar too, at $5,250, but the senior must reside in the facility. Home care’s one-on-one nonmedical services have a median fee of $5,911, which is shared by the similarly named home health care, a medical service delivered by registered professionals. Nursing homes charge around $9,125 for near-hospital levels of medical care.

Home Care

$5,911

Home Health Care

$5,911

Adult Day Health Care

$1,652

Assisted Living

$5,250

Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)

$9,125

Note: Data for Irvine was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Home Care in Irvine, CA

Given the high cost of in-home care, many people use one or more forms of financial assistance to cover the expenses. Below, we explain some of the most common sources of financial help for paying for in-home care. If none of these options are available to you, you can reach out to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn about local resources.

  • Long-Term Care Insurance: Long-term care insurance covers expenses related to senior care, including in-home care. Depending on the policy type, beneficiaries may receive a cash payment to use towards long-term care or reimbursement for qualifying long-term care expenses. Note that there are limitations- typically a maximum benefit of $150 per day- and exact coverage terms vary depending on the exact policy, so always check the details.
  • Medicare: Medicare does not cover in-home care because it is classified as custodial, or non-medical, care. However, some Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans, which offer expanded benefits, may cover in-home custodial care.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid coverage of in-home care varies between different states because it is not a federally mandated benefit. Currently, all states cover some in-home care either through their standard Medicaid or a waiver program. The specific coverage rules are set individually by each state.
  • Veterans’ Benefits: The Aid and Attendance benefit is a monthly cash payment that beneficiaries can use to pay for senior care, including in-home care services. To qualify for A&A, Veterans must already receive the VA pension and meet several additional requirements, including needing assistance with the activities of daily living. Contact the Department of Veterans Affairs to learn more.
  • Reverse Mortgages: Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs) are federally insured loans that are available to homeowners age 62 and over. Reverse mortgages allow you to access a portion of your home’s equity in cash, tax free. Many seniors use reverse mortgages to finance their care expenses, including in-home care. Note that although there are no monthly payments due on reverse mortgage loans, borrowers do have to repay the loan once the last surviving homeowner passes away, moves, or sells the home.

Irvine Home Care Resources

Home care services are only one of the pieces needed for seniors to gracefully age in place. There are many services and programs that are low-cost or free, that enable seniors to enjoy an independent lifestyle in the comfort of their own home, such as help with home modifications, meal delivery services, and more. Below, we’ve compiled a few of the most helpful resources in Irvine:

ResourceContactAddressService
Property Tax Assistance(714) 834-2727500 S Main St, Fl 2, Orange, CA 92868Irvine senior citizens are eligible for two state-funded property tax assistance programs: the Property Tax Postponement Program and the Homeowner and Renter Assistance Program. Senior applicants must be at least 62 years old and meet specific income requirements. Those eligible for Property Tax Postponement may defer property tax payments on their home. California would pay the taxes, and the deferred payment would create a lien on their property. The Homeowner and Renter Assistance program will have the state reimburse a portion of property taxes but not create a lien on the property.
Utility Payment Assistance(714) 839-619911870 Monarch St., Garden Grove, CA 92841Seniors who need financial assistance for their heating and cooling costs may be eligible to get government funding for their utilities. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) provides one-time financial aid for qualified applicants’ electric or gas bill. For seniors to be considered for the program, they must be an Orange County resident and meet the monthly income guidelines. The Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP) will also offer utility payment assistance for qualified applicants in crisis situations.
Irvine Meals on Wheels(949) 724-69101 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92606-5207Homebound seniors may be eligible to receive fresh, nutritious home-delivered meals from the Meals on Wheels program provided by the city of Irvine. The program helps seniors in Irvine maintain their independence and remain living in their own homes. 
Care Management and In-Home Support(949) 724-692620 Lake Road, Irvine, CA 92604The City of Irvine has care managers who can connect seniors living at home to local resources and provide care plan recommendations to help them age safely at home. The program can link older adults to community programs or transportation services, provide regular visits and phone calls or have volunteers visit homebound seniors to reduce feelings of isolation. 
Residential Rehabilitation Program(949) 724-64701 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92606The City of Irvine’s Residential Rehabilitation Program helps low-income homeowners pay for critical home improvements through deferred loans and emergency grants. The program will help eligible applicants in need of accessibility or health and safety home repairs. Homeowners who need repairs that will cost $5,000 or less can also receive emergency grants. These grants are limited to emergency code-related repairs. Eligible applicants must own the home and meet income requirements.

Determining Your Loved One’s Need for In-Home Care

Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – often times it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.

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Checklist for determining the need for home care
Checklist for determining the need for home care

Guidelines for Talking About In-Home Care

If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.

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Talking with Family and Others about a loved one's needs
Talking with Family and Others about a loved one's needs
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