Caring’s 2022 Senior Living Report recognizes Vista, CA, as one of the best cities to retire for its mild Mediterranean climate, overall safety and accessible health care options. It’s home to over 98,655 residents aged 65 and older, which make up about 11% of the city’s population. Despite a high overall cost of living due to steep housing prices, Vista has affordable health care, and seniors have easy access to Tri-City Medical Center. Home care in the area, which does not include medical services like home health care, is considered expensive at $6,387 per month, according to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey. The city’s dedicated senior services and HomeShare program may help low-income seniors afford to remain in the community.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in Vista– 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.
9967 Fieldthorn Street, San Diego, CA, 92127
4.8
(26 reviews)
"My dad passed in June 2019. My sister and I both live elsewhere and could not be there. For his last 2 weeks he was at home, receiving excellent care from Brenna and her team. Brenna communicated well with me and with the hospice nurse as needed. Wh..."
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5927 Balfour Court, Suite 111, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
4.6
(24 reviews)
"We are working with Homewatch Caregivers for my dad. It is generally positive. For the most part, they have been pretty receptive to our needs. My dad has unfortunately been in and out of the hospital, so we haven't needed them at times, but they're ..."
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2103 S El Camino Real#204, Oceanside, CA, 92054
4.7
(13 reviews)
"Qualicare in North San Diego County served my parents for over a year. The administrative staff was always caring and responsive. Whenever we had questions they treated us with kindness and respect. The caregivers became friends and eventually took..."
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901 Hacienda Dr, Suite B, Vista, CA, 92081
4.8
(12 reviews)
"Caregivers stayed with our mom through the night to make sure she stayed in bed and had companionship when she could not sleep and was confused or frightened. They were always on time, personable, easy to talk with, and prepared for our mom's needs. ..."
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100 E. San Marcos Blvd, Suite 400, San Marcos, CA, 92069
4.9
(7 reviews)
"Family Matters was there when we needed them and were flexible to adjust schedules when demand changed. My mom had back surgery and couldn't do much but their caregivers were the perfect solution. They helped with tasks, errands, getting to the docto..."
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310 Via Vera Cruz, Suite 207, San Marcos, CA, 92078
"Right at Home provides in-home caregiving services for thousands of families across the nation. We offer companionship and help with everyda..."
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325 West 3rd Avenue, Escondido, CA, 92025
4.6
(56 reviews)
"For over a decade, Home Helpers has been making life easier for family members who want to remain independent in their home. As one of the n..."
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5625 Ruffin Rd., San Diego, CA, 92025
4.9
(15 reviews)
"My husband had wound care at home for about a month. We saw Heide C. R.N. three times per week and she gave excellent care. She is very personable, thorough, experienced and dependable. She really put us at ease. If we ever need this service ag..."
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425 West 5th Avenue, Escondido, CA, 92025
5.0
(10 reviews)
"We receive great care through Interim...."
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3144 G St. Suite. 125-209, Merced, CA, 95340
5.0
(9 reviews)
"The caregivers from A Step Above Caregiving, LLC pretty much do what we ask them to do. We have caregivers over during the night and they give her showers, wash her hair, and make sure she doesn't fall. They also check her blood sugar and give her sn..."
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43980 Margarita Road, Suite 102, Temecula, CA, 92592
5.0
(8 reviews)
" I am a client of Avanta Senior Care. I am very satisfied with Juanita's performance, as well as with Jennifer's care. ..."
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27715 Jefferson Avenue Suite 113A, Temecula, CA, 92590
5.0
(7 reviews)
"I have been using Keepsake Companion's services for a few months now because my mom needed help. John and Amy are so caring and have great customer service! They always call/text back quickly and they are very kind. They genuinely care about all of t..."
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1531 Grand Avenue, Suite B, San Marcos, CA, 92078
5.0
(6 reviews)
"A Servant's Heart was recommended to us by a director of an assisted living. They were wonderful and efficient. The caregiver worked hard and did everything I needed them to do. They were very pleasant and nice. They were very responsive to us and we..."
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1968 S. Coast Hwy Ste 3995, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651
5.0
(4 reviews)
"I go through them to take care of my mother, she has had dementia for 4 years and they have been there every step of the way, they stay the night with her and are there for EVERYTHING! They are very reliable I don’t know what I would do with out thes..."
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2173 Salk Ave , Carlsbad, CA, 92008
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Eva and her team at San Diego Compassionate Caregivers provided great services for our elderly friends in Carlsbad. They provided compassionate care for many years all the way to the end of their life's. Thank you for all your outstanding support, em..."
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4225 Executive Square, Suite 600, La Jolla, CA, 92037
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My dad had knee surgery recently and needed help with mobility, errands and transportation since my mom could not help. We hired Api Home Care to help them during the day & they have been great. With his needs constantly changing they have been very ..."
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4401 Manchester Ave. Suite 207, Encinitas, CA, 92024
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My daughter went to school with the girl who started this. She started it after her mother was sick and needed help. She could see that there was a need in the community for quality senior care. So she opened up this center and she's helping people g..."
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3665 Ruffin Road, Suite 100, San Diego, CA, 92123
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I was impressed with Always Best Care from the very beginning. The manager who came to my home to discuss what care was needed was so pleasant, knowledgeable and helpful. The staff person who came to help my mom was, again, very professional, kind, p..."
READ MOREGenworth Financial’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey shows that Vista and the San Diego metro area have an average home care cost of $6,387 per month. This amount is nearly $300 above the California average of $6,101 and approximately $1,400 greater than the nationwide figure which is $4,957. Many inland areas in Southern California are less expensive, with El Centro being the cheapest and saving Vista seniors almost $3,000 monthly. Riverside, Los Angeles and Oxnard are also less costly than Vista by between $300 to $500.
Vista
$6,387
California
$6,101
The United States
$4,957
Riverside
$6,101
Los Angeles
$5,911
El Centro
$3,432
Oxnard
$5,815
Vista’s home care and home health care costs have minimal price differences, although the latter option includes nursing services. Assisted living is more affordable by almost $1,000 and covers board and care costs. The cheapest senior care option is adult day care, costing less than one-third of the price for home care. Nursing home care costs almost $3,000 more than home care due to its provision of 24-hour skilled clinical support in an institutional setting.
Home Care
$6,387
Home Health Care
$6,473
Adult Day Care
$2,058
Assisted Living
$5,475
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$9,384
Note: Data for Vista was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Diego, was used instead.
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.
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 Vista:
| Resource | Contact | Address | Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Services Center | (760) 643-5288 | 1400 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista, CA 92084 | The Gloria McClellan Adult Activity and Resource Center is a state-funded center that offers a range of services and activities for senior citizens in the community. Services offered by the center include tax assistance, legal assistance, hearing screenings, transportation and health insurance counseling. The center provides lunch to seniors who attend activities and there is no charge for the meal. Activities offered include bridge, knitting circles, movies, bingo, sewing classes, chair yoga and fitness classes. Some of the classes are free and others charge a small fee. |
| Meal Delivery Service | (760) 643-5288 | 1400 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista, CA 92084 | This program is funded by the federal government, the city of Vista and donations from the community. The aim of the service is to provide meals to seniors over the age of 60 who are homebound. In order to qualify for the program, seniors must be incapable of doing at least two of the following activities on their own: bathing, walking, eating, dressing and toileting. Clients are assessed on a quarterly basis to ensure that they still qualify for assistance. A meal is delivered on a daily basis from Monday to Friday and two frozen meals are provided for the weekend. There is a suggested contribution for each meal but finance is provided to those who are unable to pay. |
| Transport | (760) 643-5288 | 1400 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista, CA 92084 | Out and About Vista is a program funded by the city of Vista. The aim of the program is to promote self-sufficiency for senior citizens and enable them to live in their own homes for a longer period of time. Volunteers from the community, use their private vehicles to transport homebound seniors to the shops, banks and social events. The volunteers are reimbursed for the mileage and supplemental insurance required. A notice period of 24 hours is required when booking a ride with this system. Donations are appreciated but there is no charge for using the transport service. |
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.
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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