Caring.com offers a free service to help families find senior care and authentic reviews to help you in your decision. On average in Palo Alto, CA, residents and their loved ones rate In Home Care agencies 4.8 out of 5 stars across the 100 options below.
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220 S California Ave, STE 204, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
4.8
(68 reviews)
"At a time when my family felt most vulnerable, under the leadership of Gulraj, and Amri, we were provided a safe haven where the caregivers provided a high level of professionalism and whose qualified skills were paired with sincere compassion and em..."
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4600 El Camino Real STE 211, Los Altos, CA, 94022
4.9
(34 reviews)
"Starlight Caregivers has been wonderful—-caring and professional and able to anticipate needs for our loved one. In a stressful time, they stepped in with supportive care. The caregivers are skilled and Cindy has been absolutely amazing to work with...."
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7567 Amador Valley Blvd., Suite 203, Dublin, CA, 94568
5.0
(32 reviews)
"My personal Interaction with the care staff is wonderful. Great communication! Always available if I have any questions for my love one. The Care Plus agency is awesome always updating me with my grandpas health and providing new ways of the care smo..."
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1675 Scott Blvd, Ste A, Santa Clara, CA, 95050
4.8
(19 reviews)
" We have, my wife Bonnie and I, been contracted to Essential Care since August 2020, are ongoing clients, and are very satisfied with the services received. Any problems with cover have been rapidly resolved and all the Caregivers have been kind, co..."
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1006 Stewart Dr, Suite A100, Mountain View, CA, 94085
5.0
(6 reviews)
"Our family has been utilizing Home Instead for the care of our mother for many years now. We have found Home Instead to be consistently very responsive to our needs & always reliable. Their staff goes "above & beyond" to ensure caregiving schedule is..."
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901 Campisi Way, Campbell, CA, 95008
4.7
(24 reviews)
"We had an excellent service with Gentiva Personal Care. We called them on a Sunday afternoon and asked for a caregiver for my spouce with very little notice. They were able to assist us and bring us someone the following morning. The caretaker was t..."
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670 Woodside Road. , Redwood City, CA, 94061
4.8
(12 reviews)
"This in home help & helpers are fantastic. Also agency is very flexible on scheduling. It has the lowest minimum hours per week that I could find. Rates are reasonable...."
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890 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park, CA, 94025
4.5
(12 reviews)
"We hired Care Indeed and that's been great. Mostly, they care for my dad, like transferring, feeding, bathing, and grooming. The caregiver comes 6 hours a day. She is very kind, competent, and caring. She listens to my mom. She's there to help my mom..."
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5070 N. 6th Street, Suite 109 , Fresno, CA, 93710
5.0
(3 reviews)
"We have been using their home care services for over 2 years in the care of my wife. Two shifts of 3 hours in the morning to get her cleaned up, dressed , and fed along with some exercises . Then the reverse of 3 hours in the evening to get her re..."
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1455 El Camino Real, Belmont, CA, 94002
5.0
(2 reviews)
"We ended up hiring Companion Care Services, and we had a positive experience with them. The owner was very compassionate, caring, and asked really good questions because we were new to this and didn't know what questions to ask. She interacted with m..."
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830 Stewart Dr # 214, Sunnyvale, CA, 94085
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We were in a tough situation and needed caregivers for my dad on very short notice. He needed pretty involved care since he had later stage Parkinsons. Their team was able to work with all of our requests and matched us with a caregiver in less than ..."
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1066 Saratoga Ave , San Jose, CA, 95117
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My parents are using FirstLight Home Care Silicon Valley. They've helped us on and off for the last month. They've been great and very flexible in terms of timing and working with my parents. They've been very good. They're providing transportation s..."
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363 El Camino Real # 215, South San Francisco, CA, 94080
Specialized care for clients with Alzheimer's, dementia, and diabetes Hospice care, pain control and management care Transportation for doctor's appointments, and traveling escort Daily activities such as: grooming, bathing, toileting, dressing, walking, grocery shopping, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and laundry 24-hour on-call Registered Nurse Medication deliveries to patient's Free assessments by a RN Food grocery pickup On-going care management by a Registered Nurse at no extra charge
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3001 Winchester Blvd, Suite 6, Campbell, CA, 95008
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2257 Wayfield Way Suite D, San Jose, CA, 95122
Family Love Homecare aims to provide the best in home care service to clients in need at their comfort of their homes. Our professional trained home care workers have been thoroughly back ground checked, they are licensed and bonded. Everyone have also been fully vaccinated. We cater to a variety of needs and from companionship, transportation services, Alzheimer's and dementia care, hospice and many more. Give us a call for a free consultation.
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11750 Dublin Blvd Suite 205, Dublin, CA, 94568
Trusted Non-Medical In-Home Care Service Provider Across California Golden Hope Services LLC provides high-quality, non-medical in-home care designed to support seniors and individuals who need assistance with daily living. Services Offered: Personal Care Companion Care Mobility and Transfer Assistance Light Housekeeping and Meal Preparation Errands Assistance While our main office is in Dublin, California, we proudly serve clients across the state, including San Mateo, San Jose, Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Francisco. Contact us today to learn more about our services.
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480 S. California Ave., Ste. 100, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
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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611 Gateway Blvd. , San Francisco, CA, 94080
4.7
(4 reviews)
"Mom was in excellent hands with the women of CareAmerica. Constantly by her side making sure she was comfortable. Couldn’t have done the last two weeks of Moms life without them. And my mission of having Mom pass away at home was accomplished. Extre..."
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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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1155 Meridian Ave Suite 110, San Jose, CA, 95125
4.7
(136 reviews)
"We used the services of HomeHelpers for almost three years to provide care for our mother. The scheduling staff was responsive to the type of aide we were seeking and understood the importance of consistency. The women were caring and professional wi..."
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According to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, seniors in Palo Alto pay about $6,864 for home care, which is higher than California's statewide average of $6,101 and the national median of $4,957. However, it's a cheaper option than nearby San Jose, where home care costs 3.5% more. Prices drop in Sacramento, which offers care for about 9.1% less than Palo Alto. Los Angeles and Fresno are also more affordable home care options at $5,911 and $5,529, respectively.
Palo Alto
$6,864
California
$6,101
The United States
$4,957
San Jose
$7,102
Sacrametno
$6,292
Los Angeles
$5,911
Fresno
$5,529
In Palo Alto, seniors can access nonmedical services with home care at $6,864 per month or skilled nursing services through home health care for a 4.2% price increase. For a more economical senior care option, adult day health care offers services for $1,950 per month. Seniors who are mostly independent but can't live alone safely can access assisted living, a residential care option providing daily living support, for about 8.7% less than home care. Meanwhile, nursing homes offer 24-hour skilled medical services for a higher rate of $11,566.
Home Care
$6,864
Home Health Care
$7,150
Adult Day Health Care
$1,950
Assisted Living
$6,319
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$11,566
Note: Data for Palo Alto was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Francisco, 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 to pay 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 Palo Alto:
| Resource | Contact | Address | Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Utility Rate Assistance Program | (650) 329-2333 | 250 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301 | Senior citizens who earn no more than 50% of the area median income or who have a medical condition that requires increased energy use for climate controls or medical equipment may qualify for a 25% discount on their gas and electric bills and a 20% discount on wastewater fees. For a one-person household, applicants must earn no more than $36,300 per year. Seniors who are claiming a medical need must provide a certification from a physician. Individuals who need one-time emergency assistance can apply for help from the city through ProjectPLEDGE. |
| Santa Clara County Senior Nutrition Program | (408) 975-4860 | 353 W. Julian, San Jose, CA 95110 | Adults who are unable to shop for groceries or prepare their own meals due to a physical limitation or isolation may sign up for Meals on Wheels or congregate meals offered by the Senior Nutrition Program. In 2019, the State Clara Department of Social Services served 1.2 million hot meals to local seniors. Individuals who are unable to visit congregate dining sites may qualify for home-delivered Meals on Wheels provided by Sourcewise or The Health Trust. A nominal contribution is expected although financial assistance is available to low-income residents. |
| Parcel Tax Exemptions | (650) 329-3980 | 25 Churchill Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94306 | Seniors who live in Santa Clara County may qualify for an exemption that eliminates parcel taxes that are used to support the school system. The Palo Alto Unified School District is one of 23 school systems in the county that offers this exemption. Homeowners who are 65 or older, have a disability or receive SSI may qualify. Since the exemption began in 2001, it has saved local taxpayers more than $15 million. Homeowners must apply for an exemption or refund annually. |
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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Peter G_14
5.0
Review of Right at Home - Palo Alto
I like the person that comes to take care of me. They sent out a nice guy.
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Lois G_3
5.0
Review of Right at Home - Palo Alto
I have a good caregiver. Without them I would not be able to be at home.
Provider response
Lois, thank you for your kind words about Hulda! We're grateful for your positive feedback and thrilled to know she's been outstanding in assisting you. We'll continue providing excellent care and...
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Sulata S_1
5.0
Review of Right at Home - Palo Alto
They provide care. The quality of care is good. They are prompt.
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