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The 10 Best Home Care Agencies for Seniors in Garden Grove, CA for 2024

Garden Grove offers the warm, sunny weather expected in southern California and plenty for seniors to do. Its higher-than-average number of primary care doctors and lower-than-average crime rate helped earn Garden Grove a spot on Caring’s 2024 Senior Living Report as a prime location for overall health and quality of life. Medical resources include Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center’s dedicated Geriatric Emergency Room, designed to meet the unique needs of aging adults, and nearby UCI Medical Center, nationally ranked in geriatric care. Genworth’s 2022 Cost of Care Survey indicates that seniors aging in place pay an average of $5,911 for home care in Garden Grove. Although home care doesn’t include medical care as home health care does, the two in-home services have identical costs.

Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the Garden Grove area – 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.

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Paying for Home Care in Garden Grove, CA

The Cost of Home Care in Garden Grove, CA

Home care agencies in Garden Grove charge an average of $5,911 per month for nonmedical home care services, according to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey, making it one of the more cost-effective cities in California to age in place. Although this monthly rate exceeds the national average of $4,957, it’s less than the state average of $6,101. Compared to nearby cities, Garden Grove’s average is higher than Bakersfield’s $5,506 and Oxnard’s $5,815 but lower than San Diego’s $6,387 and significantly less than San Luis Obispo’s $7,150.

Garden Grove

$5,911

California

$6,101

United States

$4,957

Bakersfield

$5,506

Oxnard

$5,815

San Diego

$6,387

San Luis Obispo

$7,150

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

While home care sometimes costs less than home health care, in Garden Grove, the average rates are the same. Home health care involves medical services generally provided by registered nurses or therapists; home care doesn’t. Compared to other senior care options, in-home services are higher than all but semiprivate rooms in nursing homes, which cost $9,125 monthly for round-the-clock care. Assisted living costs less at $5,250 but requires seniors to move to a residential facility, and adult day health care is only $1,652 per month but offers limited services outside the home.

Home Care

$5,911

Home Health Care

$5,911

Adult Day Health Care

$1,652

Assisted Living

$5,250

Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)

$9,125

Note: Data for Garden Grove was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Home Care in Garden Grove, 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.

Free & Low-Cost Home Care Resources in Garden Grove, CA

Many nonprofit government resources in Garden Grove can help seniors aging in place remain safer and more comfortable in their homes. These resources provide various services for free or at low cost to make them accessible to older adults who may have limited incomes. 

ResourceContactService
Meals on Wheels Orange County(714) 220-0224Meals on Wheels Orange County serves several cities in central and northern Orange County, including Garden Grove. The nonprofit’s continuum of care model supports seniors’ self-sufficiency and community connections by providing home-delivered meals and friendly visits to help them continue living in the homes they love.
H. Louis Lake Senior Center(714) 741-5253H. Louis Lake Senior Center offers amenities to help aging adults stay active and socialize with their peers. It also provides health and wellness clinics, legal aid services and income tax assistance to seniors aged 55 or older, as well as case management and transportation services to seniors aged 60 or older.
Property Tax Assistance for Blind, Disabled or Senior Citizens(855) 886-5400California has two programs for low-income residents who are blind, disabled or aged 62 or older. Property Tax Postponement defers property tax payments and creates a lien on the property. The Homeowners and Renters Assistance Program doesn’t create a lien and may reimburse a portion of the property taxes.
California Weatherization Assistance Program(866) 675-6623California Weatherization Assistance Program helps low-income residents reduce their heating and cooling costs by improving their home’s energy efficiency. Preference is given to applicants over age 60 and to homes with disabled persons or children living there.
Community Action Partnership Orange County(714) 839-6199Community Action Partnership Orange County administers the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program for residents throughout Orange County, including Garden Grove. LIHWAP assistance covers past-due water bills, including drinking water, wastewater/sewer costs and fees for being late, disconnected and reconnected. Funding is provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
California Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)(866) 675-6623California LIHEAP helps low-income residents throughout the state pay for their heating and cooling costs. The program provides eligible applicants with a one-time payment to help pay for heating or cooling bills or in emergencies, such as utility disconnection.

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.

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Checklist for determining the need for home care
Checklist for determining the need for home care

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.

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Talking with Family and Others about a loved one's needs
Talking with Family and Others about a loved one's needs

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