The 10 Best In Home Care Service in Biola, CA for 2023

Biola is a rural census-designated place surrounded by fields of almonds, grapes and pistachios. It’s in Fresno County, which is home to more than one million residents — 12.6% of whom are seniors. In keeping with such a small community, leisure activities include the library, El Camino Worship Center and events held in Biola Village’s community center. There are several hospitals in nearby cities, including the Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno, which U.S. News and World Report rates as high-performing in three procedures. 

Despite the rural location, Biola’s seniors can get limited medical care at home from home health care agencies and personal care support from home care providers. The median fee for home care in Biola is $5,529 per month, which is about 9.4% below California’s average.

Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in Biola– 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.

Directory of Home Care Services in Biola, CA

Home Instead – Fresno, CA

745 E Locust Ave, Suite 105, Fresno, CA, 93720

5 reviews

So far home instead has met all but one of my needs and that is medical, but I knew that from the beginning. Caregiver is always on time and is willing to do the things that I can’t such as take my … (read more)

So far home instead has met all but one of my needs and that is medical, but I knew that from the beginning. Caregiver is always on time and is willing to do the things that I can’t such as take my plastic bottles back to the recycling center for me. (read less)

So far home instead has met all but one of my needs and that is medical, but I knew that from the beginning. Caregiver is always on time and is willing to do the things that I can’t such as take my … (read more)

So far home instead has met all but one of my needs and that is medical, but I knew that from the beginning. Caregiver is always on time and is willing to do the things that I can’t such as take my plastic bottles back to the recycling center for me. (read less)

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Escort Home Care

4781 E Gettysburg Ave , Fresno, CA, 93726

0 reviews

Escort Home Care started off as a one-person operation. Now, we are a small team of non-medical professionals nestled in the Central Valley, California. Above all else, we strive to ensure equity, qua … (read more)

Escort Home Care started off as a one-person operation. Now, we are a small team of non-medical professionals nestled in the Central Valley, California. Above all else, we strive to ensure equity, quality, and access to companionship, Alzheimer’s and dementia care, transportation, household tasks, 24 hour live-in care, and personal home care services.We are licensed, bonded, and insured. (read less)

Escort Home Care started off as a one-person operation. Now, we are a small team of non-medical professionals nestled in the Central Valley, California. Above all else, we strive to ensure equity, qua … (read more)

Escort Home Care started off as a one-person operation. Now, we are a small team of non-medical professionals nestled in the Central Valley, California. Above all else, we strive to ensure equity, quality, and access to companionship, Alzheimer’s and dementia care, transportation, household tasks, 24 hour live-in care, and personal home care services.We are licensed, bonded, and insured. (read less)

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A Step Above Caregiving, LLC

3144 G St. Suite. 125-209, Merced, CA, 95340

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 fal … (read more)

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 snacks according to what her blood sugar is. They do light houskeeping, like they pick up any soiled diapers and do laundry. The caregivers are really good. We like both of them that come right now. Their scheduling and billing is good. Shelly is the owner and she’s great. She’s really good to communicate with and really helpful. (read less)

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 fal … (read more)

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 snacks according to what her blood sugar is. They do light houskeeping, like they pick up any soiled diapers and do laundry. The caregivers are really good. We like both of them that come right now. Their scheduling and billing is good. Shelly is the owner and she’s great. She’s really good to communicate with and really helpful. (read less)

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Absolute Care Providers Inc

1968 S. Coast Hwy Ste 3995, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651

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 r … (read more)

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 these woman absolutely amazing! (read less)

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 r … (read more)

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 these woman absolutely amazing! (read less)

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Hallmark Homecare – Fresno, CA (CLOSED)

6700 N First Street Suite #116, Fresno, CA, 93710

1 review

After the first call to them I realized they know exactly what my mum needed and so every caregiver they sent were awesome

After the first call to them I realized they know exactly what my mum needed and so every caregiver they sent were awesome

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Aging Happy Home Care,LLC

2401 E. Orangeburg Ave. Suite 675, Modesto, CA, 95355

3 reviews

Initial communication with Tonya, the principal of this agency, was positive. We hired them and paid a deposit equal to the value of 2 weeks of services. The selected caretaker worked one day and de … (read more)

Initial communication with Tonya, the principal of this agency, was positive. We hired them and paid a deposit equal to the value of 2 weeks of services. The selected caretaker worked one day and decided it was not a good fit. Tonya attempted to find a suitable replacement, but after a month or more went but, we needed a caretaker and so we hired someone else. We requested the balance of our deposit to be returned. That was about 3 months ago. Understandably times have been hard for many this past year or so. We offered help, in that they could pay back the deposit in payments, if cash flow was an issue. Thought we came to an agreement, but have yet to see a penny of our deposit returned, no returned calls, texts or emails. The lack of respectful communication and professional integrity is unacceptable. (read less)

Initial communication with Tonya, the principal of this agency, was positive. We hired them and paid a deposit equal to the value of 2 weeks of services. The selected caretaker worked one day and de … (read more)

Initial communication with Tonya, the principal of this agency, was positive. We hired them and paid a deposit equal to the value of 2 weeks of services. The selected caretaker worked one day and decided it was not a good fit. Tonya attempted to find a suitable replacement, but after a month or more went but, we needed a caretaker and so we hired someone else. We requested the balance of our deposit to be returned. That was about 3 months ago. Understandably times have been hard for many this past year or so. We offered help, in that they could pay back the deposit in payments, if cash flow was an issue. Thought we came to an agreement, but have yet to see a penny of our deposit returned, no returned calls, texts or emails. The lack of respectful communication and professional integrity is unacceptable. (read less)

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Ally Senior Care

1731 Hasti Acres, suite 102, Bakersfield, CA, 93309

0 reviews

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Hearts That Matter, Inc

1617 W Shaw Ave, Suite C1 , Fresno, CA, 93711

0 reviews

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Interim HealthCare of Fresno, CA

1843 E. Fir Ave, Suite 101, Fresno, CA, 93720

0 reviews

Interim Healthcare of Fresno was there we needed them. They were very easy to contact and immediately started the process of taking care of my parents. The staff was very nice and professional. It’s n … (read more)

Interim Healthcare of Fresno was there we needed them. They were very easy to contact and immediately started the process of taking care of my parents. The staff was very nice and professional. It’s nice to know that someone is on your side when you need them. (read less)

Interim Healthcare of Fresno was there we needed them. They were very easy to contact and immediately started the process of taking care of my parents. The staff was very nice and professional. It’s n … (read more)

Interim Healthcare of Fresno was there we needed them. They were very easy to contact and immediately started the process of taking care of my parents. The staff was very nice and professional. It’s nice to know that someone is on your side when you need them. (read less)

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Holistic Care Associates – CLOSED

1616 W Shaw Avenue STE-B4, Fresno, CA, 93711

0 reviews

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Paying for Home Care in Biola, CA

The Cost of Home Care in Biola, CA

As Biola is only 16 miles from Fresno, the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey merges their home care cost data, which produces a monthly median fee of $5,529. Although this is above the national midpoint of $4,957, it’s significantly more affordable than California’s $6,101. Biola is also less costly than most of the cities in Central California, except Visalia, where the median fee is $5,339. Generally, though, costs are higher, such as in Modesto ($5,768), Merced ($6,288) and Salinas ($6,673).

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

Home care agencies operating in Biola typically charge $5,529 per month for their services. Home health care agencies share this median fee — despite utilizing medical professionals to deliver basic services, such as IV therapy and wound care. Adult day care and assisted living provide similar services to home care, but in environments that don’t offer home care’s one-on-one services. Consequently, they’re more affordable, at $1,652 (adult day care) and $3,900 (assisted living). Nursing homes are the costliest option, at $8,638.

Note: Data for Biola was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Fresno, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Home Care in Biola, 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.

Biola 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 Biola:

Fresno-Madera Agency on Aging

Address: 2037 W. Bullard Ave. #512, Fresno, CA 93711
Phone Number: (559) 214-0299 or (800) 510-2020

The Fresno-Madera Agency on Aging (FMAAA) connects area seniors with information, supportive programs and resources to help them remain safely in their homes as they age. The Multipurpose Senior Services Program and Linkages Care Management Program offer in-home alternatives to long-term care facilities for high-risk elders aged 60 or 65 and older. Homebound seniors 60 and older can receive nutrition risk screening and home-delivered meals as well. The FMAAA also assists clients with Medicare, CalFresh and caregiving support.

Valley Caregiver Resource Center

Address: 5363 N Fresno St., Fresno, CA 93710
Phone Number: (559) 224-9154 or (800) 541-8614

The Valley Caregiver Resource Center offers free support and services for caregivers of seniors 60 and older living in the Central Valley region. Counselors are registered with the California Department of Aging to provide unbiased health insurance counseling and advocacy services. They also help caregivers navigate through short- and long-term care options. The Center hosts free caregiver classes and training for dealing with aging loved ones and those with brain-impairing conditions. Its PALS-OASIS program arranges weekly interactive calls to foster engagement and self-esteem.

In-Home Supportive Services

Address: DSS-IHSS, P.O. Box 1912, Fresno, CA 93718-1912
Phone Number: (559) 600-6666, option 1

The Fresno County In-Home Support Services (IHSS) program authorizes and arranges services that older individuals need to continue living independently in the community. Upon applying, seniors meet with a social worker for an assessment of service needs. Those who qualify will hire and supervise care providers for assistance with housekeeping, laundry, meals and grocery shopping. Personal care services can also include bathing, incontinence care and paramedic services.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Address: 1371 Stanislaus St., Fresno, CA 93706
Phone Number: (559) 263-8300

The LIHEAP program provides one-time assistance per year for electricity, gas, propane, oil or wood for income-eligible households. Its Energy Crisis Intervention Program helps individuals and families facing a life-threatening energy emergency or imminent service termination. LIHEAP also educates consumers on budgeting, energy efficiency practices and the use and maintenance of weatherization enhancements.

Catholic Charities Diocese of Fresno

Address: 149 N Fulton St., Fresno, CA 93701
Phone Number: (559) 237-0851

Catholic Charities coordinates programs to help Fresno County seniors delay or avoid institutional care. Its Senior Companion Program provides friendship and help with light household chores including meal preparation, shopping and respite care. The Representative Payee Program assists people with managing their monthly benefits, bills and budgets. This agency also helps households determine eligibility for the CARE energy bill discount, rent and mortgage assistance and CalFresh benefits.

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 – 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.

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.