Carlsbad is a coastal city, north of San Diego. It’s an excellent retirement location for seniors who enjoy long beautiful beaches, scenic lagoons and stunning golf courses, such as The Crossings Golf Course. Thanks to its pleasant climate year-round, Carlsbad was named the eleventh best place year-round in the country to retire. It has a population of 115,382, of whom 17.3% are seniors aged 65 and over. Senior citizens in Carlsbad can take advantage of a number of excellent health care facilities in the area, such as Scripps Coastal Medical Center Carlsbad, and Tri-City Medical Center.
Carlsbad has a range of home health care programs available for seniors in the community. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the median cost of both homemaker services and home health aide in Carlsbad is $5,715 per month. These are above the national averages of $4,481 for homemaker services and $4,576 for home health aide.
At Caring.com, we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the Carlsbad area – complete with types of care provided, services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled a list of resources to help seniors and their families access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.
Directory of Home Care Services in Carlsbad, CA
8369 Vickers Street, Suite 203, San Diego, CA, 92111
My mom has Alzheimer’s and we are confident that the caregivers are taking care of her.
I appreciate their responsiveness.
My mom has Alzheimer’s and we are confident that the caregivers are taking care of her.
I appreciate their responsiveness.
325 West 3rd Avenue, Escondido, CA, 92025
She picked up my aunt and took her to an appointment.
I like the ease of using them.
She picked up my aunt and took her to an appointment.
I like the ease of using them.
9967 Fieldthorn Street, San Diego, CA, 92127
It helps me to be able to go to sleep.
The people are really friendly and caring.
It helps me to be able to go to sleep.
The people are really friendly and caring.
901 Hacienda Dr, Suite B, Vista, CA, 92081
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, eas
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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. They kept informative logs that helped our family. Staff and caregivers were always professional and compassionate. We could trust that our mom’s needs were being met, and this helped all of us manage a difficult situation.
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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, eas
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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. They kept informative logs that helped our family. Staff and caregivers were always professional and compassionate. We could trust that our mom’s needs were being met, and this helped all of us manage a difficult situation.
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2890 Pio Pico Drive Suite 200, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
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
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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 flexible about rescheduling. That is a positive aspect of the services they are providing. The caregivers themselves, according to my mom, have been very helpful. It has been pretty good. They provide basic caregiving and they help around the house. At one time they also helped with taking my dad to appointments.
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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
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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 flexible about rescheduling. That is a positive aspect of the services they are providing. The caregivers themselves, according to my mom, have been very helpful. It has been pretty good. They provide basic caregiving and they help around the house. At one time they also helped with taking my dad to appointments.
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2103 S El Camino Real#204, Oceanside, CA, 92054
Qualicare has taken care of my mother for the last three years. I found all their employees to be dependable, kind, and respectful. From the time we started this journey, Qualicare was helpful in navi
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Qualicare has taken care of my mother for the last three years. I found all their employees to be dependable, kind, and respectful. From the time we started this journey, Qualicare was helpful in navigating the ins and outs of home care. I was always able to reach someone day or night and found the caregivers to be very communicative and responsive to requests. The excellent care my mother received eased my mind, and that as of my siblings.
My mother was mostly confined to a wheelchair. Her caregivers took her grocery shopping and even to get manicures. They cooked for her, bathed her and dispensed meds twice daily. The caregivers really made a difference in my mother’s life. She told me that she felt that they were like daughters to her. One angel even visited on ChristmasI I would definitely recommend Qualicare for their kindness and professionalism. My mother would have said the same.
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Qualicare has taken care of my mother for the last three years. I found all their employees to be dependable, kind, and respectful. From the time we started this journey, Qualicare was helpful in navi
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Qualicare has taken care of my mother for the last three years. I found all their employees to be dependable, kind, and respectful. From the time we started this journey, Qualicare was helpful in navigating the ins and outs of home care. I was always able to reach someone day or night and found the caregivers to be very communicative and responsive to requests. The excellent care my mother received eased my mind, and that as of my siblings.
My mother was mostly confined to a wheelchair. Her caregivers took her grocery shopping and even to get manicures. They cooked for her, bathed her and dispensed meds twice daily. The caregivers really made a difference in my mother’s life. She told me that she felt that they were like daughters to her. One angel even visited on ChristmasI I would definitely recommend Qualicare for their kindness and professionalism. My mother would have said the same.
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100 E. San Marcos Blvd, Suite 400, San Marcos, CA, 92069
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. The
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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 doctor, and noticing when my mom needed rest and was doing too much. They were wonderful people who really did care about my mom. Plus, they give daily updates on a website so you can follow what is happening. We had them for three days a week to two days a week over a six-month time. If my mom needs help in the future, I will contact Family Matters first to help. I know they will be there.
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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. The
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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 doctor, and noticing when my mom needed rest and was doing too much. They were wonderful people who really did care about my mom. Plus, they give daily updates on a website so you can follow what is happening. We had them for three days a week to two days a week over a six-month time. If my mom needs help in the future, I will contact Family Matters first to help. I know they will be there.
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2173 Salk Ave , Carlsbad, CA, 92008
San Diego Compassionate Caregivers is an independent, non-medical, in home care agency committed to individualized care for our clients. Our mission is to improve quality of life for seniors by allowi
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San Diego Compassionate Caregivers is an independent, non-medical, in home care agency committed to individualized care for our clients. Our mission is to improve quality of life for seniors by allowing them to enjoy the privacy and comfort of their own home for as long as possible while maintaining their independence. We provide caregivers who will perform duties with utmost quality, reliability and compassion and who truly fit the individual needs of the client
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San Diego Compassionate Caregivers is an independent, non-medical, in home care agency committed to individualized care for our clients. Our mission is to improve quality of life for seniors by allowi
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San Diego Compassionate Caregivers is an independent, non-medical, in home care agency committed to individualized care for our clients. Our mission is to improve quality of life for seniors by allowing them to enjoy the privacy and comfort of their own home for as long as possible while maintaining their independence. We provide caregivers who will perform duties with utmost quality, reliability and compassion and who truly fit the individual needs of the client
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3665 Ruffin Rd, Suite 103,, San Diego, CA, 92123
All Valley Home Care San Diego is very nice. I like them. I have caregivers come into my house and help me with my husband. In terms of billing and other things, they’re also very good, and I like the
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All Valley Home Care San Diego is very nice. I like them. I have caregivers come into my house and help me with my husband. In terms of billing and other things, they’re also very good, and I like them.
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All Valley Home Care San Diego is very nice. I like them. I have caregivers come into my house and help me with my husband. In terms of billing and other things, they’re also very good, and I like the
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All Valley Home Care San Diego is very nice. I like them. I have caregivers come into my house and help me with my husband. In terms of billing and other things, they’re also very good, and I like them.
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3665 Ruffin Road, Suite 100, San Diego, CA, 92123
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
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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, patient and helpful in
meeting my mom’s needs., and my mom can be difficult at times due to her memory loss issues. She took initiative with ideas that she thought would help stimulate and interest
my mom and these ideas worked.
And, everyone on the phone was very pleasant and answered any question I had. I was truly impressed and
thankful to have been introduced to Always Best Care through Caring.com.
Thank you all so much! VM
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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
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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, patient and helpful in
meeting my mom’s needs., and my mom can be difficult at times due to her memory loss issues. She took initiative with ideas that she thought would help stimulate and interest
my mom and these ideas worked.
And, everyone on the phone was very pleasant and answered any question I had. I was truly impressed and
thankful to have been introduced to Always Best Care through Caring.com.
Thank you all so much! VM
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310 Via Vera Cruz, Suite 207, San Marcos, CA, 92078
5625 Ruffin Rd., San Diego, CA, 92025
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
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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 again she will be the first person we call!
Thank you, Heide
Phillip and Maggie Abel
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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
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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 again she will be the first person we call!
Thank you, Heide
Phillip and Maggie Abel
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425 West 5th Avenue, Escondido, CA, 92025
We receive great care through Interim.
We receive great care through Interim.
3144 G St. Suite. 125-209, Merced, CA, 95340
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
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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.
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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
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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.
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2030 Main St. Suite 1300, Irvine, CA, 92614
great people and very helpful. they take care of my 92 year old father and doing a good job.
great people and very helpful. they take care of my 92 year old father and doing a good job.
43980 Margarita Road, Suite 102, Temecula, CA, 92592
My father has been in great hands with Advanta. They were always/still are prompt in getting back to us and my father is very happy with his caretaker and Advanta. We feel like they value us and our n
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My father has been in great hands with Advanta. They were always/still are prompt in getting back to us and my father is very happy with his caretaker and Advanta. We feel like they value us and our needs.
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My father has been in great hands with Advanta. They were always/still are prompt in getting back to us and my father is very happy with his caretaker and Advanta. We feel like they value us and our n
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My father has been in great hands with Advanta. They were always/still are prompt in getting back to us and my father is very happy with his caretaker and Advanta. We feel like they value us and our needs.
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1531 Grand Avenue, Suite B, San Marcos, CA, 92078
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 pleasan
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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 were always on time. I had a broken leg and my husband had Parkinson’s disease. We used them for about 5 weeks.
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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 pleasan
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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 were always on time. I had a broken leg and my husband had Parkinson’s disease. We used them for about 5 weeks.
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8709 Plaza Square, San Diego, CA, 92123
Sofia is a great person loving care giver She cooks wonderful healthy food She looked after me like family
Sofia is a great person loving care giver She cooks wonderful healthy food She looked after me like family
11722 Sorrento Valley Road Suite G, San Diego, CA, 92121
My husband has advanced Alzheimer’s. As the only caregiver, I desperately needed some time to myself. I called Senior Helpers and they provided a wonderful caregiver to give me time to run errands,
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My husband has advanced Alzheimer’s. As the only caregiver, I desperately needed some time to myself. I called Senior Helpers and they provided a wonderful caregiver to give me time to run errands, have lunch with a friend and get a massage. I came home refreshed and able to cope better with hs=is needs. The caregiver is amazingly patient with him. This has enabled me to keep him at home longer.
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My husband has advanced Alzheimer’s. As the only caregiver, I desperately needed some time to myself. I called Senior Helpers and they provided a wonderful caregiver to give me time to run errands,
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My husband has advanced Alzheimer’s. As the only caregiver, I desperately needed some time to myself. I called Senior Helpers and they provided a wonderful caregiver to give me time to run errands, have lunch with a friend and get a massage. I came home refreshed and able to cope better with hs=is needs. The caregiver is amazingly patient with him. This has enabled me to keep him at home longer.
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1968 S. Coast Hwy Ste 3995, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651
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
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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!
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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
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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!
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Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad:
Address: 2254 San Diego Ave, Suite 200, San Diego, California 92110
Phone Number: (619) 260-6110
Meals on Wheels delivers meals to seniors in San Diego County. The program aims to support the independence and well-being of seniors by delivering hot meals to those who are unable to buy or cook their own food. In addition to providing meals 7 days a week, it also offers smoke detector replacement, home clean-up and minor repairs. Meals on Wheels subsidizes 60% of the cost of all meals and services, regardless of whether seniors are able to contribute to the cost.
Address: 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92101
Phone Number: (800) 339-4661
The Great Plates Program is a federally-funded program that provides seniors in San Diego County with home-delivered meals. To be eligible, seniors must be 65 or over or be 60-64 with certain health conditions. Seniors receive three meals a day from a local restaurant matched to their needs and location. The meals are delivered at the same time each day.
Address: 2389 Gateway Oaks Dr, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95833
Phone Number: (866) 675-6623
The LIWP offers low-income households in California solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and energy efficiency upgrades for free. The program is funded by the state of California and aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as well as help vulnerable individuals and families. The program is available to low-income households, with seniors being given priority.
Address: 885 Gateway Center Way, Ste. 103, San Diego, CA 92102
Phone Number: (619) 391-9790
Campesinos Unidos, Inc. offers a range of services to residents in San Diego County, including weatherization, utility assistance and energy crisis intervention. The program also provides services such as attic insulation, caulking and minor home repairs. Priority is given to seniors age 60 or over and to families with the lowest incomes.
Address: 2560 Orion Way Carlsbad, CA 92010
Phone Number: (760) 931-2214
The You Are Not Alone Program is a free program for seniors in the city of Carlsbad. The service provides seniors who live alone with a daily call or visit to check on their welfare. Each day from Tuesday to Saturday, volunteers call seniors to check in and make notes of any special requests or information. On Mondays seniors receive an in-person visit from the senior patrol and if there is no answer the emergency services are contacted.
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 – 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.
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.
