Ranked as the second best place to retire in the state of California in Caring’s 2022 Senior Living report, Oakland is well suited to seniors seeking year-round pleasant weather, scenic views and easy access to big-city amenities. The city is home to high-quality medical facilities, including Kaiser Permanente Oakland and Richmond Medical Centers, which is rated as high performing in treating diabetes, lung cancer and strokes, among others. Nearby in San Francisco, seniors also have access to UCSF Health-UCSF Medical Center, listed as the 12th best hospital in the nation.
According to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, seniors in Oakland pay on average $6,864 per month for home care, which provides non-medical assistance with daily activities. For seniors who need light medical services, home health care is a better option.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in Oakland– 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.