Always Home Care Agency
2121 N Calif Blvd Ste 290, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596
"ALWAYS HOME CARE AGENCY provides one-on-one, non-medical care focusing on making a positive difference in our client's lives by encouraging ..."
READ MOREKnown for its pleasant climate, Victorian architecture and largest beach in the San Francisco Bay Area, Alameda is an island community that’s often referred to as the capital of Silicon Valley. This population of just under 76,400 is made up of approximately 16.6% seniors, which is slightly less than the national average of 16.8%. Alameda Health System provides residents with emergency and primary care as well as a wide range of specialty health care services. Alameda seniors who choose to use home care services pay an average monthly cost of $6,864, according to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. Homecare includes laundry, cleaning, and cooking. Seniors who need light medical care at home might use home health aides.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in Alameda– 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.
2121 N Calif Blvd Ste 290, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596
"ALWAYS HOME CARE AGENCY provides one-on-one, non-medical care focusing on making a positive difference in our client's lives by encouraging ..."
READ MOREP.O. Box 205, Millbrae, CA, 94030
"Accredited Caregiver Specialists (ACS) is a Bay Area Homecare agency founded by Doctors and Health Care professionals to meet the needs of f..."
READ MORE4380 Redwood Highway, Suite A6 , San Rafael, CA, 94903
" Personal Care Alzheimer’s / Dementia Care Live in Care Respite Care Hospice Care General safety monitoring and supervision Bat..."
READ MORE4661 Quail Lakes Drive, Ste. B-2 , Stockton, CA, 95207
" Personal Care Alzheimer’s / Dementia Care Live in Care Respite Care Hospice Care General safety monitoring and supervision Bat..."
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2130 Fillmore St. , #262, San Francisco, CA, 94115
"Companions For Seniors At Home is one of the Bay Areas most respected home health care providers. We provide outstanding care for all peopl..."
READ MORE1808 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA, 94595
"Working with families to ensure their aging family member lives safely in their home. From companionship to legal advocacy and medical over..."
READ MORE1151 Harbor Bay Parkway, Suite 208G, Alameda, CA, 94502
"Our mission is to go above and beyond, to make more possible, more joy, more laughter and more quality of life. We provide in home, non medi..."
READ MORE512 westline Drive, Suite 202, Alameda, CA, 94501
"At Joy In Home care, We believe in providing for the best care and comfort to you and your love ones in the comforts of your HOME. "
READ MORE3478 Buskirk Avenue, Suite 1000, Pleasant Hill, CA, 94523
" Saviour Home Care Services is a full-service homecare agency providing in-home, non-medical care to seniors and with special needs clients...."
READ MORE120 Green Street Suite 200 , San Francisco, CA, 94111
"Tender Rose Dementia Care Specialists is the San Francisco Bay Area’s premier one-on-one care agency for seniors living with dementia. The m..."
READ MORE1070 Marina Village Pkwy. Ste 102B, Alameda, CA, 94501
"Comfort Keepers® caregivers travel to clients' homes to provide care services and living assistance. Our work allows seniors and disabled in..."
READ MORE39159 Paseo Padre Pkwy. Ste. 110, Fremont, CA, 94538
"Are you an adult son or daughter seeking home care for your parent(s) in the San Francisco area? If your mother lives in California and you'..."
READ MORE20585 Wisteria St., Suite H, Castro Valley, CA, 94546
"ComForcare provides private duty service in the form of companion care, family respite, bathing & grooming, medication reminders, meal prep,..."
READ MORE480 Redwood St suite #43, Vallejo, CA, 94590
" We have 15 years experience helping healthcare facilities meet the highest quality standards while helping motivated professionals succe..."
READ MORE255 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Suite 100, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596
"Addus is proud to be a nationally recognized provider of high quality, in-home care services with over 30 years experience. Our breadth of s..."
READ MORE2487 Stanford Way # 1a, Antioch, CA, 94531
887 Island Dr # 218, Alameda, CA, 94502
"Why select Nurse Next Door Oakland? What makes us different? • Our Owner is a cardiac critical care nurse recently retired from Stanford aft..."
READ MORELike other communities in the San Francisco Bay Area, the average cost of home care in Alameda is $6,864 per month. This is nearly $2,000 higher than the national average and over $700 higher than the statewide average of $6,101. Home care costs are about $238 higher in nearby San Jose, but drop about $572 in Sacramento. Modesto is also less expensive than Alameda by about $1,096. The most affordable home care costs within the state are found in the Southern California community of El Centro.Â
Alameda
$6,864
California
$6,101
United States
$4,957
San Jose
$7,102
Sacramento
$6,292
Modesto
$5,768
El Centro
$3,432
The least affordable senior care option in Alameda is nursing home care, which costs an average of $11,566 per month for a shared room. Assisted living averages about $545 less than home care. Those choosing home health care pay about $286 more than home care, but have the benefit of some additional medical services. Adult day health care is the least expensive, although this service is available outside the home and is typically only offered Monday through Friday during the day.Â
Home Care
$6,864
Home Health Care
$7,150
Adult Day Health Care
$1,950
Assisted Living Facility
$6,319
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,566
Note: Data for Alameda was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Francisco, 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 Alameda:
Resource | Contact | Address | Service |
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Mastick Senior Center | (510) 747-7500 | 1155 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501 | This city-run senior center is staffed by more than 200 volunteers and runs a bevy of senior-related services that include volunteer companion programs, transportation assistance, housing rehab initiatives that can help seniors make their homes safer and less expensive, and help with utility bills. Membership is free and open to adults 50 years of age or older. |
Adult Protective Services | (510) 577-3500 | 6955 Foothill Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94605 | APS investigates reports of elder abuse and neglect in Alameda County, which may include physical, psychological or financial mistreatment. There are no income requirements to make use of the service. While reports of potential abuse may be made anonymously and by third parties, APS services are contingent on the senior’s consent, which may be revoked at any time. |
In-Home Supportive Services | (510) 670-6000 | 24100 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544 | This program is administered by Alameda County Social Services and supports seniors who need a little extra help around the home to delay or avoid the need for an assisted living or nursing home facility. Alameda seniors can contact IHSS to get help with preparing meals, doing laundry, going grocery shopping and performing similar basic tasks. Applicants must be qualified for full-scope Medi-Cal and show that they need help with performing activities of daily living. |
Alameda County Community Food Bank | (510) 635-3663 | 7900 Edgewater Drive, Oakland, CA 94621 | Working in conjunction with hundreds of food pantries, this nonprofit organization combats food insecurity in the Bay Area. The ACCFB runs an emergency food helpline that can help callers receive groceries or a hot meal within 12 to 24 hours. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – oftentimes 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.