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CARING STARS WINNER
8369 Vickers Street, Suite 203, San Diego, CA, 92111
4.6
(163 reviews)
"This was an excellent and positive experience for my husband after having back-to-back surgeries. The caregiver provided peace of mind and comfort to my husband. It took additional stress from me. Thank you...."
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CARING STARS WINNER
717 K Street, Suite 211, Sacramento, CA, 95814
4.8
(66 reviews)
"My sister and I decided to take the service of Golden years as the previous one did not go well. They give us a lot of option and they are easy to talk to, we will continue being with them. Thank you golden years...."
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5927 Balfour Court, Suite 111, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
4.5
(24 reviews)
"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 ..."
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8775 Aero Dr, Suite 235, San Diego, CA, 92123
4.5
(13 reviews)
"Home Instead Is A Great Place You Would Want For Your Loved One Or Yourself 2 B. Caregivers join them, Home Instead Gives QUALITY Care To All..."
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3665 Ruffin Rd, Suite 103,, San Diego, CA, 92123
4.7
(4 reviews)
"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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301 Spruce Street , San Diego, CA, 92103
4.3
(8 reviews)
"My father was recently discharged from the hospital, but before he could be released, we were told he would need 24 hour care. The discharge planner recommended we call Golden Years. Carrie, the care manger, met with us at the hospital and helped us ..."
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1455 Frazee Rd Suite 500, San Diego, CA, 92108
4.8
(12 reviews)
"Arcadia provides 24/7 care for my 91 year old aunt. My aunt lives alone and has had some serous health and memory issues, including post-surgical care. I am her primary person for care, advice and medical response issues. Unfortunately we live severa..."
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7777 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA, 92037
For nearly 20 years, TheKey—formerly Home Care Assistance—has delivered quality in-home care, supporting older adults with a wide range of needs and age-related conditions. We’ve provided millions of hours of care to families just like yours. Today, we’re the country’s leading provider of premium in-home care, offering an even broader range of care services. We have the best caregivers ready to help—so you can live well in the home you love.
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5440 Morehouse Drive , Suite 2700, San Diego, CA, 92121
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The lady from Interim Healthcare of La Jolla was wonderful. She provided a lot of information. She brought up concerns that I didn't even think we had. And she brought in ideas on what to do and recommended different places where we could get payment..."
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1395 22nd Street Unit 657 , San Francisco, CA, 94107
Clara is a new kind of in-home care marketplace that puts you first. What makes Clara different? Our caregivers get paid 20-40% more than industry standard, so they're simply better, each customer receives a dedicated care specialist available seven days a week to provide personal assistance, and our industry-leading payroll and care management software suite, built by former Uber & Facebook engineers, makes managing and paying caregivers easy. With Clara, you get all the benefits of directly employing your caregiver, with none of the hassles.
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3403 East Plaza Blvd, San Diego, CA, 91950
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I've been using AbideCare for two weeks now. They're young and efficient, and so far, they've been pretty good. The first one came in one day for four hours. The next week, I had someone for three days for four hours. They are here basically to help ..."
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CARING STARS WINNER
7521 Fay Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92037
4.7
(63 reviews)
"The caregiver from Home Care Assistance - La Jolla, CA comes to our house and she makes lunch, makes the bed, and provides my husband different activities like playing games, drawing, coloring, and taking him out for lunch (depending on what my husba..."
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2615 Camino Del Rio S, Suite 308, San Diego, CA, 92108
4.5
(60 reviews)
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CARING STARS WINNER
9967 Fieldthorn Street, San Diego, CA, 92127
4.8
(32 reviews)
"We only use Partners In Home Care once or twice a week. They do a very good job. They're very personable. We interviewed five companies and most of them were corporations. This company was more personable and down-to-earth...."
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CARING STARS WINNER
5625 Ruffin Rd., San Diego, CA, 92025
4.9
(15 reviews)
"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 ag..."
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2030 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..."
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425 West 5th Avenue, Escondido, CA, 92025
5.0
(10 reviews)
"We receive great care through Interim...."
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3144 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..."
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41593 Winchester Rd STE 200, Temecula, CA, 92590
5.0
(8 reviews)
" I am a client of Avanta Senior Care. I am very satisfied with Juanita's performance, as well as with Jennifer's care. ..."
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4565 Ruffner Street Suite 220 , San Diego, CA, 92111
5.0
(7 reviews)
"Well trained caregivers, they really take good care of my parents even from personal needs to medical needs even groceries! Grace and team always sees to it that my dad eats healthy and well. They always ask my approval before buying something for my..."
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The Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey doesn’t list senior care costs for La Jolla, but because the neighborhood is located in San Diego, care costs reflect regional norms. Based on this, local home care rates are estimated at $6,387 monthly, which is about 5% higher than the state rate and nearly 30% higher than the national average. Seniors in El Centro pay nearly $3,000 less per month for care, and in Riverside and Los Angeles, rates range from about $300 to $500 less. In Oxnard, rates come in about $600 below La Jolla’s average.
La Jolla
$6,387
California
$6,101
United States
$4,957
El Centro
$3,432
Riverside
$6,101
Los Angeles
$5,911
Oxnard
$5,815
Home care agencies in La Jolla charge $6,387 for basic services such as companionship and personal care. For seniors who need skilled nursing services, home health care is more expensive at $6,473. Nursing home care, which is the costliest long-term care option in La Jolla, costs $3,000 more than home care. Seniors seeking more economical services may consider assisted living, which costs $900 less than home care, or adult day health care, which costs $4,000 less.
Home Care
$6,387
Home Health Care
$6,473
Adult Day Health Care
$2,058
Assisted Living Facility
$5,475
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,384
Note: Data for La Jolla was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Diego, 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 La Jolla:
| Resource | Contact | Address | Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Jolla Meals on Wheels | (858) 452-0391 | 9888 Genesee Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037 | Meals on Wheels is a non-profit organization that provides meals to homebound seniors in the La Jolla area. Volunteers deliver meals around noon each day from Monday to Friday and freezer meal packs are available for weekends. There is a small charge for each meal but financial assistance is available. Additionally, the organization offers the Friendly Visitors program, in which volunteers spend one to two hours each week visiting homebound seniors and making sure they enjoy some social interaction. |
| Senior Center | (858) 459-0831 | 6811 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037 | The La Jolla Community Center provides a number of free classes each day aimed at seniors in the community. Some of the classes offered include arts and crafts, fitness classes, computer classes and educational lectures. The center provides regular group outings to attractions in the area. There is no charge for any of the activities at the center. There is a small annual membership fee but this can be negotiated if the senior cannot afford the suggested fee. |
| Weatherization Program | (916) 576-7109 | 2389 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95833 | The Weatherization Program is funded by the federal government and the state of California. The program assists low-income households to reduce their monthly energy costs by installing energy-efficient upgrades to their properties. Priority is given to seniors and families with young children. The program assesses which upgrades would have the highest impact on the reduction of costs and the upgrades are then installed at no cost to the household. Some of the upgrades offered include installing solar photovoltaic systems, repairing or replacing air conditioning units, repairing or replacing refrigerators and weatherstripping. |
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.
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