Acti-Kare Responsive In-Home Care of South Orange County
25283 Cabot Rd #212, Laguna Hills, CA, 92653
4.7
(30 reviews)
Orange County provides a wealth of options for its older residents, such as Huntington Beach’s 8.5 miles of golden sand and Disneyland’s numerous attractions for seniors and their grandchildren. Older citizens comprise about 15.7% of the county’s almost 3.2 million residents. They’re never far from boutique coffee shops, restaurants serving local and international cuisine and some of the best shopping experiences possible, such as California’s largest luxury retail complex, South Coast Plaza. The region is equally known for its excellent medical care facilities, such as Orange County Global Medical Center and St. Joseph Hospital Orange.
Orange County has numerous home health care agencies with registered nurses and therapists delivering medical care in seniors’ homes. Older residents who don’t need medical attention but do require assistance with daily living functions, such as bathing and dressing, can get home care services for approximately $5,911 per month.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in Orange County– 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 MORE300 West Valley Blvd., Suite #911, Alhambra, CA, 91803
4.8
(19 reviews)
"Motherly Comfort Home Care - Alhambra, CA is an in-home care provider serving Chino, CA and surrounding areas. Motherly Comfort Home Care - ..."
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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..."
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 MORE43980 Margarita Road, Suite 102, Temecula, CA, 92592
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. ..."
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 MORE3786 La Crescenta Ave Suite - 205, Glendale, CA, 91208
5.0
(6 reviews)
"Smile Senior Care helped me cope and improve my anxiety. My caregiver gives me outstanding care. She is great in preparing meals to keep me nourished, keeps the house clean, promotes a positive atmosphere in the house, and above all, she is very prof..."
READ MORE17451 Bastanchury Road, Suite 204-34, Yorba Linda, CA, 92886
5.0
(6 reviews)
"What I really like about Homewatch Caregivers is the ease of working with the director at the Yorba Linda office. In this difficult time, they were able to find a care provider that was a good match for my father. I would rate them very high. The car..."
READ MORE20101 SW Birch St, Newport Beach, CA, 92660
5.0
(6 reviews)
"It's been a really great experience with Home Helpers, and the owner has been great in helping. The caregivers have been wonderful, she does a great job, and she's a great cook. She is encouraging my friend to be active in as far as walking. She's ve..."
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 MORE10747 Wilshire Blvd. #507, Los Angeles, CA, 90024
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Living on the East Coast, it was impossible to watch over and care for my aging aunt who lives in Southern California. After investigating various placement agencies, I decided to give "We Care Home Care" a call. Ms Goldman was very helpful and unde..."
READ MORE1501 Westcliff Dr., # 310, Newport Beach, CA, 92660
5.0
(4 reviews)
"We needed a caregiver for our father who is now 89 years old. We had a negative experience with another agency and were seeking a more compassionate caregiver. Our neighbor recommended Westcliff Nurses, after they had a CNA care for their grandmot..."
READ MORE466 Avenida Sevilla , Unit N, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637
5.0
(4 reviews)
"We are extremely pleased with the care that Touching Hands Care Group is providing for our Mom. We have found each caregiver that has helped with Mom to be very conscientious, generous and caring. When there were some scheduling challenges, the owne..."
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 MOREOrange County’s seniors typically pay around $5,911 per month for home care, which is competitive when compared to California’s median fee of $6,101. The U.S. average of $4,957 is more affordable, but California’s costs tend to exceed those in most states. The results of the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey show Orange County’s seniors typically pay less than their peers in Riverside, where the median fee is $6,101, and San Diego, where $6,387 is the norm. However, some nearby cities are more affordable, such as Oxnard at $5,815 and Bakersfield at $5,506.
Orange County
$5,911
California
$6,101
United States
$4,957
Bakersfield
$5,506
Oxnard
$5,815
Riverside
$6,101
San Diego
$6,387
Seniors able to travel to centers can get adult day care for around $1,652 per month. Assisted living includes care, meals and accommodation for approximately $5,250. Home care and home health care sound similar and share a median fee of $5,911, but they’re different. The former offers personal care support and the latter involves registered nurses and therapists delivering medical care. The near-hospital levels of medical care provided in nursing homes result in fees of around $9,125.
Home Care
$5,911
Home Health Care
$5,911
Adult Day Health Care
$1,652
Assisted Living Facility
$5,250
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,125
Note: Data for Orange County 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 Orange County:
Resource | Contact | Address | Service |
---|---|---|---|
Orange County Office on Aging | (714) 480-6450 | 1300 S Grand Ave B, Santa Ana, CA 92705 | The Orange County Office on Aging offers social and financial support services for elderly residents of the county. These include the Dignity at Home Fall Prevention Program, which provides fall injury prevention counseling and assessments of in-home safety. In some cases, the office also helps cover home modifications for older adults. Other services include counseling for county, state and federal senior resources. |
Institute on Aging, Friendship Line California | (415) 750-4111 | 3575 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118 | The Institute on Aging’s Friendship Line California service offers a communications support service for older residents throughout the state, including Orange County. Seniors can call the Friendship Line at any time to receive crisis intervention and human contact support during moments of isolation. This is a nonemergency line for psychological support that helps isolated elderly individuals and is free to use. |
Senior Mobility Program | (714) 560-5660 | 550 S. Main Street, Orange, CA 92868 | The Senior Mobility Program of the Orange County Transportation Authority offers senior residents of the county transportation services to destinations that aren’t included among the usual public transport routes. The Transportation Authority and participating Orange County cities finance this service, and residents of Orange County who are 60 years of age or older may join. |
Meals on Wheels of Orange County | (714)220-0224 | 1200 N. Knollwood Cir. Anaheim, CA 92801 | Meals on Wheels of Orange County manages several services. Its most fundamental program involves the delivery of nutritious, regularly scheduled meals to homebound elders throughout the county. The organization also offers adult day services, volunteer visitor sessions and care coordination counseling for seniors. |
County Council on Aging Southern California | (714) 479-0107 | 2 Executive Circle, Suite 175, Irvine, CA 92614 | The Council on Aging Southern California is headquartered in Orange County and offers a broad range of support and counseling services for seniors in the region. Most notably, there is HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program), which offers customized counseling services and group seminars to seniors on accessing their Medicare benefits. The Council also offers its Financial Abuse Specialist Team (FAST) program, which educates elders on avoiding fraud and financial abuse from con artists, family members and caregivers. Other services of the Council on Aging include a long-term care ombudsman and a friendly visitor program staffed by volunteer companions. |
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.