CSS Home Care & Senior Services
3666 Grand Ave., Ste. B, Oakland, CA, 94610
Known 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.
3666 Grand Ave., Ste. B, Oakland, CA, 94610
2515 Santa Clara Ave, Suite 201, Alameda, CA, 94501
5767 Broadway Suite 201, Oakland, CA, 94618
3739 Balboa St #1170, San Francisco, CA, 94121
"Marlee Home Care Services,INC is a provider of care inside our clients homes, we’re an excellent alternative to assisted living and nursing ..."
READ MORE1151 Harbor Bay Parkway Suite 101 , Alameda, CA, 94502
1516 Oak Street Suite 105, Alameda, CA, 94501
1400 N Dutton Avenue Suite 20, Santa Rosa, CA, 94501
1101 Marina Village Pkwy Suite 201 , Alameda, CA, 94501
37060 Saint Edwards Street , Newark, CA, 94560
"We provide nonmedical personal service and assistance that maintains safety and quality of life of our clients. We have a team of qualified ..."
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Like 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 |
---|---|---|---|
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.