Comfort Keepers of Modesto
5831 Stoddard Rd. Suite 802, Modesto, CA, 95355
Caring’s 2024 Senior Living report placed Modesto, CA, on its best places to retire list, partially due to the wide range of senior programs available county-wide. Although Modesto’s overall cost of living is 15% higher than the national average, it’s 35% lower than the California norm. Housing costs are also 100% lower than the state average. Despite having a lower per capita of doctors, Modesto boasts two local hospitals. Doctors Medical Center provides the highest level of stroke care in the area, and the Memorial Medical Center offers a full continuum of care, including home health services. Home health includes skilled nursing services, while home care doesn’t include medical services, but both cost an average of $5,768 in Modesto.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the Modesto 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.
5831 Stoddard Rd. Suite 802, Modesto, CA, 95355
1620 N. Carpenter Rd, Suite C-19, Modesto, CA, 95351
"Maxim Healthcare Services has more than 20 years of providing solutions that improve health and quality of life for those in need of in-home..."
READ MORE1248 MAIN STSUITE D, Newman, CA, 95360
"Cornerstone Home Care Services LLC provides full services in the entire Stanislaus County area. Provides non-medical companion care services..."
READ MORE5334 Case Ave #522, Pleasanton, CA, 94566
"At Caring Hearts our mission is to provide the highest quality of care while allowing our clients to maintain their dignity and independent..."
READ MORE329 Heinlen St., Lemoore, CA, 93245
"Since 1996, the compassionate caregivers from Always Best Care have helped thousands of families with non-medical in-home care needs. We pr..."
READ MORE801 15th St Suite B, Modesto, CA, 95354
492 E Frisbee Ln , French Camp, CA, 95231
1111 J Street , Modesto, CA, 95354
1486 W 11th Street Suite #231, Tracy, CA, 95376
Genworth’s 2022 Cost of Care Survey lists an average price of $5,768 for home care in Modesto, lower than the state average of $6,101 but higher than the national average of $4,957. Compared to various California cities, Modesto is significantly higher than El Centro’s average, which is the lowest statewide at only $3,432. Modesto’s monthly average is also less than Bakersfield’s cost of $5,506. However, it’s higher than Los Angeles’s monthly average of $5,911 and San Francisco’s $6,864.
Modesto
$5,768
California
$6,101
The United States
$4,957
El Centro
$3,432
Bakersfield
$5,506
Los Angeles
$5,911
San Francisco
$6,864
Home care includes basic personal care and household chores, such as dressing, bathing, cooking and cleaning. Alternatively, home health care may provide personal care but also covers medical services, usually requiring a registered nurse or therapist. However, despite their differences, both in-home care services cost the same in Modesto at $5,768 monthly. Compared to other senior care options, in-home care costs over $1,700 less than assisted living but nearly $4,700 less than semiprivate rooms in nursing homes and $5,790 for a private room.
Home Care
$5,768
Home Health Care
$5,768
Assisted Living
$4,000
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$10,463
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.
City, county and state government offices and local nonprofits promote programs for seniors to help them remain in their homes instead of moving to institutional care providers. Through these programs, seniors can age in place safely with services such as meal deliveries, home repair, energy savings and financial assistance.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Meals on Wheels | (209) 558-8698 | Seniors aged 60 or older who are primarily housebound receive the highest priority for home-delivered meals through the Stanislaus County Area Agency on Aging. Weekly deliveries include five frozen meals, milk, juice or fruit and bread. There’s no charge for this program to those who qualify. |
Utility Billing Assistance Program | (209) 577-5395 | Qualifying utility customers receive $35 off their monthly bill through the City of Modesto’s Utility Billing Assistance Program. Seniors receiving Medi-Cal benefits, Supplemental Security Income or State Supplementary Payments may qualify. The home must be their primary residence and a metered household. |
Homeowner Repair Assistance Program | (209) 577-5211 | Low-income households may qualify for the Homeowner Repair Assistance Program offered through the City of Modesto. This program helps repair critical health and safety hazards and helps make homes more accessible. |
Stanislaus County Aging & Veterans Services | (209) 558-8698 | Aging & Veteran Services helps explain the services available, how to qualify for benefits and who to contact to apply. Services may include caregiver support, financial assistance, home repairs and in-home assistance. Eligible seniors may also receive legal aid, tax preparation and veterans services. |
Modesto Senior Citizens Center | (209) 341-2974 | Modesto Senior Citizens Center provides in-person and virtual programming to help seniors remain active and socialize. Seniors capable of traveling may want to join them for its Bodem Bistro Seniors Meals for those aged 60 or older. Voluntary contributions are requested but not mandatory to receive meals. |
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.