Acti-Kare Responsive In-Home Care of South Orange County
25283 Cabot Rd #212, Laguna Hills, CA, 92653
4.7
(30 reviews)
After researching 46 different factors linked to quality senior living, Caring.com’s 2022 report places Irvine in the top 50 best places to live in California. The city’s crime statistics are consistently lower than the national averages and at the bottom end of the scale for the state.
According to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, older residents also benefit from lower home care costs, with the monthly median fee for nonmedical services being $5,911. This rate is significantly below California’s average of $6,101 per month. Alternatively, seniors in need of basic medical care have plenty of home health care agencies to choose from, while those requiring higher levels of care have several respected hospitals within minutes of their homes. These include UCI Medical Center, ranked 6th in the Los Angeles area and 13th in the country by U.S. News and World Report, which also nationally ranks it in three adult specialties.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in Irvine– 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.
25283 Cabot Rd #212, Laguna Hills, CA, 92653
4.7
(30 reviews)
23601 Moulton Pkwy, Suite 221, Laguna Hills, CA, 92653
5.0
(15 reviews)
"I highly recommend using the caregiving services of Interim Healthcare. They helped me take care of my mom after a hospital stay and assisted with going to doctor appointments for several weeks after. They did a great job from start to finish. I am a..."
READ MORE33161 Camino Capistrano, Suite #B-1, San Juan Capistrano, CA, 92675
4.7
(18 reviews)
"I chose Home Helpers for my friend. They offer a whole variety of services for elderly, for mothers in the home, all kinds of different help. The caregivers are insured and bonded. I spoke with them on the phone and they had immediate and great follo..."
READ MORE1300 Bristol Street North Suite 100, Newport Beach, CA, 92660
4.9
(15 reviews)
"Optimal truly lives up to it's name. From the personal attention they gave us selecting a caregiver for my dad, to interactions with the supervisor Sheree and the company president Dan, to the day-to-day caregiving activities, they are top-notch. The..."
READ MORE881 Dover Drive, Suite 260, Newport Beach, CA, 92663
4.6
(18 reviews)
"Excellent caregivers and staff! My mother's caregivers have become part of the family, and love my mother's dearly! I have recommended this agency to friends and family. Caring Companions At Home has cared for my 75-year-old Mother since 2015. My Mo..."
READ MORE2030 Main St. Suite 1300, Irvine, CA, 92614
4.9
(12 reviews)
"My mom had a rapid decline in health and needed care that we couldn't always provide her. Dan at Redan was quick to respond to all my questions. Within the week we had a caregiver to the house, she was kind but wasn't the right fit. Dan again was..."
READ MORE3144 G St. Suite. 125-209, Merced, CA, 95340
5.0
(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 fall. They also check her blood sugar and give her sn..."
READ MORE17682 Beach Blvd Suite 103, Huntington Beach, CA, 92647
5.0
(7 reviews)
"I wanted to write a review to express my thoughts on the service we have been receiving from Bright Watch. Thank you for sending him two very amazing caregivers who are attentive, professional, and thorough. Both caregivers show up on time with a smi..."
READ MORE14320 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA, 91423
5.0
(8 reviews)
"I reached out to Helping Hands after a fall, I had no way of getting help, feeling helpless, is not a good feeling, I called to see what I could do, they had the answer! Everyone I have spoken with has been so kind and helpful! Don't hesitate to give..."
READ MORE53 Fairland Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA, 92677
4.8
(8 reviews)
"I'm currently using My Choice In Home Care. My caregiver is absolutely excellent. I'm happy and satisfied with their care. ..."
READ MORE1968 S. Coast Hwy Ste 3995, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651
5.0
(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 reliable I don’t know what I would do with out thes..."
READ MORE630 Roosevelt, Irvine, CA, 92620
4.5
(8 reviews)
"Quincey was in charge of our case. She was already available to offer any help needed. Leticia was also on our case. Together they both made sure we always had the coverage we needed. 99% of the people they sent were awesome. I can’t say enough good ..."
READ MORE927 Bellis Street, Newport Beach, CA, 92660
5.0
(2 reviews)
"We got care for my mother. We hired Coral Tree for her. They're fantastic and my mom's all good now. We have been using them for probably seven months. They're great. There's usually just one caregiver and sometimes there's a backup. The best thing a..."
READ MORE655 North Mountain Avenue, Suite B, Upland, CA, 91786
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My siblings and I were lost not knowing what to do with dad but he wanted to be at home and we found Golden Years to be accommodating and the caregivers kind compassionate and loving. Thank you Golden Years for keeping us stress and worry-free! ..."
READ MORE22762 Aspan St, Suite 206, Lake Forest, CA, 92630
5.0
(2 reviews)
"We had an emergency situation and I was given a list of providers. Lake Forest the first ones on the list and so I called them. When my mom was in an emergency room, they had someone there waiting for us when we got her home. They provided round-the-..."
READ MORE4500 Campus Drive, Newport Beach, CA, 92660
5.0
(2 reviews)
"It is indeed a pleasure having this Home Care Agency take care of my mother in Leisure World. Their openness and care to my mother has provided her the care she really needs. Their relentless compassion in serving my mother has brought back my mother..."
READ MORE9375 Archibald Avenue Suite 205, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91730
5.0
(2 reviews)
"We hired Benchmark Home Care Services for my husband. I like that anytime I wanted them, they were ready. The caregiver actually is sort of babysitting my husband as he has Alzheimer's. She takes care of him and feeds him. If he needs any help at all..."
READ MORE718 South Yana Dr, Anaheim, CA, 92804
5.0
(2 reviews)
"We got Allways Home Care for my father for 2 months now. The caregiver was very good and very helpful. Someone comes in 2 hours a week, check on him, and make sure hes doing alright following his physical therapy. They also do light housekeeping. Th..."
READ MORE1150 Bayhill Dr., Suite 307, San Bruno, CA, 94066
4.8
(4 reviews)
"We have someone coming in from Carelinx, and we have been very happy with them. As my dad is doing much better, she is mostly taking care of mom. She does cook for both of them, but most of the personal care is for my mom. We have a very positive exp..."
READ MORE2372 Morse Ave. Suite 10, Irvine, CA, 92614
5.0
(1 reviews)
"These guys did a great job taking care of my mother. They were attentive and on time...."
READ MOREThe 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey estimates Irvine’s average cost of home care to be $5,911. Although this is above the national average of $4,957 (as most Californian cities are) it’s significantly more affordable than the state’s median of $6,101. Irvine costs also compete easily with some nearby cities, such as San Diego ($6,387) and Riverside ($6,101). Seniors looking for less costly cities in Southern California may want to consider Oxnard ($5,815) or Bakersfield ($5,506).
Irvine
$5,911
California
$6,101
The United States
$4,957
San Diego
$6,387
Riverside
$6,101
Oxnard
$5,815
Bakersfield
$5,506
Irvine’s adult day care centers deliver similar services to home care for around $1,652 per month, although services aren’t one-on-one or suitable for homebound seniors. Assisted living services are similar too, at $5,250, but the senior must reside in the facility. Home care’s one-on-one nonmedical services have a median fee of $5,911, which is shared by the similarly named home health care, a medical service delivered by registered professionals. Nursing homes charge around $9,125 for near-hospital levels of medical care.
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 Irvine was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, 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 Irvine:
Resource | Contact | Address | Service |
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Property Tax Assistance | (714) 834-2727 | 500 S Main St, Fl 2, Orange, CA 92868 | Irvine senior citizens are eligible for two state-funded property tax assistance programs: the Property Tax Postponement Program and the Homeowner and Renter Assistance Program. Senior applicants must be at least 62 years old and meet specific income requirements. Those eligible for Property Tax Postponement may defer property tax payments on their home. California would pay the taxes, and the deferred payment would create a lien on their property. The Homeowner and Renter Assistance program will have the state reimburse a portion of property taxes but not create a lien on the property. |
Utility Payment Assistance | (714) 839-6199 | 11870 Monarch St., Garden Grove, CA 92841 | Seniors who need financial assistance for their heating and cooling costs may be eligible to get government funding for their utilities. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) provides one-time financial aid for qualified applicants’ electric or gas bill. For seniors to be considered for the program, they must be an Orange County resident and meet the monthly income guidelines. The Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP) will also offer utility payment assistance for qualified applicants in crisis situations. |
Irvine Meals on Wheels | (949) 724-6910 | 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92606-5207 | Homebound seniors may be eligible to receive fresh, nutritious home-delivered meals from the Meals on Wheels program provided by the city of Irvine. The program helps seniors in Irvine maintain their independence and remain living in their own homes. |
Care Management and In-Home Support | (949) 724-6926 | 20 Lake Road, Irvine, CA 92604 | The City of Irvine has care managers who can connect seniors living at home to local resources and provide care plan recommendations to help them age safely at home. The program can link older adults to community programs or transportation services, provide regular visits and phone calls or have volunteers visit homebound seniors to reduce feelings of isolation. |
Residential Rehabilitation Program | (949) 724-6470 | 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92606 | The City of Irvine’s Residential Rehabilitation Program helps low-income homeowners pay for critical home improvements through deferred loans and emergency grants. The program will help eligible applicants in need of accessibility or health and safety home repairs. Homeowners who need repairs that will cost $5,000 or less can also receive emergency grants. These grants are limited to emergency code-related repairs. Eligible applicants must own the home and meet income requirements. |
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.
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.