83 Home Care Services for Seniors Serving Palo Alto, CA
Located on the San Francisco Bay in the heart of the Silicon Valley, Palo Alto is a phenomenal destination for older adults who want to age in place. The city has a population of 65,364, and nearly one in five residents is aged 65 or older, which is slightly higher than the national average.
As the birthplace of the Hewlett Packard tech dynasty, Palo Alto has long been recognized for its educated, cultured and politically aware populace. Local seniors are just 15 miles from San Jose and 35 miles from San Francisco for easy access to world-class medical care and cultural institutions.
Palo Alto has its fair share of attractions, including the historic Arizona Garden at Stanford University, the Museum of American Heritage and several waterfront natural areas. Residents also benefit from a superb year-round climate with warm summers, mild winters and 260 days of sunshine. Seniors who are considering home care in Palo Alto can expect to pay $6,101 per month, which is well above the national average of $4,481 for homemaker services and $4,576 for home health care.
Note: Home care cost data wasn’t available for Palo Alto, so data for the closest city, San Francisco, was used.
At Caring.com, we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the Palo Alto area – complete with types of care provided, services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled a list of resources to help seniors and their families access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.
Directory of Home Care Services in Palo Alto, CA
Home Helpers of SC Valley
19925 Stevens Creek Blvd, #100, Cupertino, CA, 95014
They take too long to respond to get our needs.
I think they are compassionate and fast learners. They are very experienced.
They take too long to respond to get our needs.
I think they are compassionate and fast learners. They are very experienced.
Family Matters In-Home Care
2155 S. Bascom Ave. Suite 116, Campbell, CA, 95008
I contacted Oscar/Family Matters about 8pm on a Friday evening for some help to start the next morning. He worked diligently through the evening to find someone, and on Saturday morning at 10am, a won
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I contacted Oscar/Family Matters about 8pm on a Friday evening for some help to start the next morning. He worked diligently through the evening to find someone, and on Saturday morning at 10am, a wonderful caregiver, Monica, arrived at our door to help with my mother. She was a perfect fit. Attentive, kind, caring. Willing to work extra hours to help out an overwhelmed daughter.
I highly recommend Family Matters. Thank you Oscar and Monica.
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I contacted Oscar/Family Matters about 8pm on a Friday evening for some help to start the next morning. He worked diligently through the evening to find someone, and on Saturday morning at 10am, a won
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I contacted Oscar/Family Matters about 8pm on a Friday evening for some help to start the next morning. He worked diligently through the evening to find someone, and on Saturday morning at 10am, a wonderful caregiver, Monica, arrived at our door to help with my mother. She was a perfect fit. Attentive, kind, caring. Willing to work extra hours to help out an overwhelmed daughter.
I highly recommend Family Matters. Thank you Oscar and Monica.
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Right at Home San Mateo and Palo Alto
483 Seaport Court, Suite 104, Redwood City, CA, 94063
My husband is 97 and he needs a great deal of company and help getting up and down. Dealing with him 24 hours a day by myself is very difficult, and so these services are very helpful.
I like that t
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My husband is 97 and he needs a great deal of company and help getting up and down. Dealing with him 24 hours a day by myself is very difficult, and so these services are very helpful.
I like that they always answer the phone and answer your questions promptly. Billing is processed quickly and the bills are sent to the insurance company on time.
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My husband is 97 and he needs a great deal of company and help getting up and down. Dealing with him 24 hours a day by myself is very difficult, and so these services are very helpful.
I like that t
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My husband is 97 and he needs a great deal of company and help getting up and down. Dealing with him 24 hours a day by myself is very difficult, and so these services are very helpful.
I like that they always answer the phone and answer your questions promptly. Billing is processed quickly and the bills are sent to the insurance company on time.
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StarLight CareGivers, Inc.
4600 El Camino Real STE 211, Los Altos, CA, 94022
I highly recommend Starlight Caregivers for anyone who is looking to have a loved one cared for. Our family is presently using Starlight Caregivers for the second time in the last few years.
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I highly recommend Starlight Caregivers for anyone who is looking to have a loved one cared for. Our family is presently using Starlight Caregivers for the second time in the last few years.
A few years ago, I needed help for my mom, who lived alone and was at a point where she had difficulty cooking and caring for herself and was also developing mobility issues. With difficulty getting down her steps to just go outside and no longer able to drive, she was alone all the time. At that time, I met with Duanni H. who was incredible to work and communicate with, as well as being very understanding and comforting. We started with someone a few hours every other day, which gradually increased to full-time care, but not yet 24-hour care. Starlight was incredibly flexible and was always able to schedule caregivers right away whenever the schedule needing changing. Once it became evident that my mom needed 24-hour care as she started falling when trying to get to the bathroom during the night, the cost of in-home 24-hour care was the same as that of an assisted living facility and that is when it was decided she needed to move and we would no longer need Starlight’s services.
Fast-forward two years and my mother-in-law had a series of incidents that left her needing 24-hour care after being hospitalized for several months. Now my husband’s family needed help and I recommended Starlight. Wanting to assure for themselves that Starlight was the best choice, they interviewed several different companies. Starlight won hands-down. Angel from Starlight met with my husband and his brother and through her they were able to see that Starlight was the most professional company of all they interviewed with, as well as met all of the criteria they were looking for. Starlight is still providing care for my mother-in-law, although the hours and days have reduced as she improves proving that Starlight is always happy to adapt the schedule as needs change.
All caregivers have been wonderful. It takes a special person to be a caregiver and all have been caring and compassionate as well as knowledgeable, efficient, prompt, and easy to work with as well. I know that Starlight goes the extra mile in checking backgrounds and qualifications, and in meeting with the person they will be caring for to assure compatibility.
I also enjoy the website’s family portal where we can look at the schedule, and see each caregiver’s picture and qualifications.
Angel and the office staff are readily available, quickly responsive, compassionate, always a pleasure to speak with, and always able to make sure all needs are met.
I would also like to say that during this Covid-19 pandemic, Starlight has had their caregivers take all necessary safety precautions and we have never felt uneasy with anyone coming in to take care of my mother-in-law. Safety is our utmost concern and with Starlight, we have never once worried about her being at risk.
As you can see from the above, I definitely trust Starlight Caregivers with my loved ones, and not only can I highly recommend them, but my husband’s family highly recommends them as well
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I highly recommend Starlight Caregivers for anyone who is looking to have a loved one cared for. Our family is presently using Starlight Caregivers for the second time in the last few years.
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I highly recommend Starlight Caregivers for anyone who is looking to have a loved one cared for. Our family is presently using Starlight Caregivers for the second time in the last few years.
A few years ago, I needed help for my mom, who lived alone and was at a point where she had difficulty cooking and caring for herself and was also developing mobility issues. With difficulty getting down her steps to just go outside and no longer able to drive, she was alone all the time. At that time, I met with Duanni H. who was incredible to work and communicate with, as well as being very understanding and comforting. We started with someone a few hours every other day, which gradually increased to full-time care, but not yet 24-hour care. Starlight was incredibly flexible and was always able to schedule caregivers right away whenever the schedule needing changing. Once it became evident that my mom needed 24-hour care as she started falling when trying to get to the bathroom during the night, the cost of in-home 24-hour care was the same as that of an assisted living facility and that is when it was decided she needed to move and we would no longer need Starlight’s services.
Fast-forward two years and my mother-in-law had a series of incidents that left her needing 24-hour care after being hospitalized for several months. Now my husband’s family needed help and I recommended Starlight. Wanting to assure for themselves that Starlight was the best choice, they interviewed several different companies. Starlight won hands-down. Angel from Starlight met with my husband and his brother and through her they were able to see that Starlight was the most professional company of all they interviewed with, as well as met all of the criteria they were looking for. Starlight is still providing care for my mother-in-law, although the hours and days have reduced as she improves proving that Starlight is always happy to adapt the schedule as needs change.
All caregivers have been wonderful. It takes a special person to be a caregiver and all have been caring and compassionate as well as knowledgeable, efficient, prompt, and easy to work with as well. I know that Starlight goes the extra mile in checking backgrounds and qualifications, and in meeting with the person they will be caring for to assure compatibility.
I also enjoy the website’s family portal where we can look at the schedule, and see each caregiver’s picture and qualifications.
Angel and the office staff are readily available, quickly responsive, compassionate, always a pleasure to speak with, and always able to make sure all needs are met.
I would also like to say that during this Covid-19 pandemic, Starlight has had their caregivers take all necessary safety precautions and we have never felt uneasy with anyone coming in to take care of my mother-in-law. Safety is our utmost concern and with Starlight, we have never once worried about her being at risk.
As you can see from the above, I definitely trust Starlight Caregivers with my loved ones, and not only can I highly recommend them, but my husband’s family highly recommends them as well
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EssentialCare
1675 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara, CA, 95050
I have been with Essential Care for 4 years. The service is great. My caregivers take good care of me. I have no complaints. They go above and beyond.
I have been with Essential Care for 4 years. The service is great. My caregivers take good care of me. I have no complaints. They go above and beyond.
Best Home Care, Inc
26236 Industrial Blvd, Hayward, CA, 94545
While I was out-of-state on a long planned vacation my mother experienced some life changing situation requiring around the clock home care. I contacted Best Home Care and I was very pleased with the
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While I was out-of-state on a long planned vacation my mother experienced some life changing situation requiring around the clock home care. I contacted Best Home Care and I was very pleased with the immediate temporary solution that Mike was able to provide. He quickly put together a group of very caring and supportive workers who professionally met the needs of my mother.. The only need that was not met was the inability of her providers to provide any transportation, although, they readily accompanied my mother to her doctors.
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While I was out-of-state on a long planned vacation my mother experienced some life changing situation requiring around the clock home care. I contacted Best Home Care and I was very pleased with the
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While I was out-of-state on a long planned vacation my mother experienced some life changing situation requiring around the clock home care. I contacted Best Home Care and I was very pleased with the immediate temporary solution that Mike was able to provide. He quickly put together a group of very caring and supportive workers who professionally met the needs of my mother.. The only need that was not met was the inability of her providers to provide any transportation, although, they readily accompanied my mother to her doctors.
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Home Instead – Mountain View, CA
1006 Stewart Dr, Suite A100, Mountain View, CA, 94085
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
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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 covered & our needs are met. Special thanks to the Care Manager, Amy, for being so conscientious & providing such detailed monthly progress reports on our mother!
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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
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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 covered & our needs are met. Special thanks to the Care Manager, Amy, for being so conscientious & providing such detailed monthly progress reports on our mother!
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Senior Helpers of San Francisco and the Peninsula
36 42nd Avenue, San Mateo, CA, 94403
I chose Senior Helpers of San Francisco and the Peninsula for my husband and they’re really good. I am very pleased. The communication is excellent and the caregivers are very good. The scheduling was
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I chose Senior Helpers of San Francisco and the Peninsula for my husband and they’re really good. I am very pleased. The communication is excellent and the caregivers are very good. The scheduling was perfect and they accommodated what I needed. They helped me out (even at the last minute). They made sure my husband was fed, helped him in the bathroom, and made sure he took his medication. The minute that I put in my request they were on top of it, set up a meeting, and arrived on time. The person-in-charge from the agency did not only come out and meet with me personally, but he also followed up the next day to be sure everything was in order. He made sure that I was expecting them on their first day. One day we had to switch to a new person so the person-in-charge came with them because I couldn’t be there. It was just excellent service.
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I chose Senior Helpers of San Francisco and the Peninsula for my husband and they’re really good. I am very pleased. The communication is excellent and the caregivers are very good. The scheduling was
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I chose Senior Helpers of San Francisco and the Peninsula for my husband and they’re really good. I am very pleased. The communication is excellent and the caregivers are very good. The scheduling was perfect and they accommodated what I needed. They helped me out (even at the last minute). They made sure my husband was fed, helped him in the bathroom, and made sure he took his medication. The minute that I put in my request they were on top of it, set up a meeting, and arrived on time. The person-in-charge from the agency did not only come out and meet with me personally, but he also followed up the next day to be sure everything was in order. He made sure that I was expecting them on their first day. One day we had to switch to a new person so the person-in-charge came with them because I couldn’t be there. It was just excellent service.
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Kindred at Home – Personal Home Care Assistance – Campbell, CA
901 Campisi Way, Campbell, CA, 95008
We mostly have good experiences with Kindred at Home. I’ve been working with them since the beginning of August. They provided round-the-clock care when I was first sent home. Now, I got down to one s
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We mostly have good experiences with Kindred at Home. I’ve been working with them since the beginning of August. They provided round-the-clock care when I was first sent home. Now, I got down to one shift with somebody that does mostly everything I need now. It’s mostly satisfactory with the caregivers. There were some of course better than others, which we expected. One of my sons is doing the bills for me.
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We mostly have good experiences with Kindred at Home. I’ve been working with them since the beginning of August. They provided round-the-clock care when I was first sent home. Now, I got down to one s
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We mostly have good experiences with Kindred at Home. I’ve been working with them since the beginning of August. They provided round-the-clock care when I was first sent home. Now, I got down to one shift with somebody that does mostly everything I need now. It’s mostly satisfactory with the caregivers. There were some of course better than others, which we expected. One of my sons is doing the bills for me.
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Care Indeed
890 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park, CA, 94025
Care Indeed was wonderful. They were quick, we got sent the right people, and it was a great experience. We used them for 2 weeks. They helped my friend in bathing, they came every day, and everything
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Care Indeed was wonderful. They were quick, we got sent the right people, and it was a great experience. We used them for 2 weeks. They helped my friend in bathing, they came every day, and everything was perfect. I would recommend them.
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Care Indeed was wonderful. They were quick, we got sent the right people, and it was a great experience. We used them for 2 weeks. They helped my friend in bathing, they came every day, and everything
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Care Indeed was wonderful. They were quick, we got sent the right people, and it was a great experience. We used them for 2 weeks. They helped my friend in bathing, they came every day, and everything was perfect. I would recommend them.
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Bay Home Care Svc – San Jose, CA
1211 Park Ave, San Jose, CA, 95126
Bay Home Care Services provided my wife and I with outstanding services and we heartily recommend them. We needed help with light chores, driving my wife to medical appointments and shopping for groc
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Bay Home Care Services provided my wife and I with outstanding services and we heartily recommend them. We needed help with light chores, driving my wife to medical appointments and shopping for groceries. Our caregiver was more than a caregiver — always on time, flexible for doctors appointments, fun to be around, and very supportive with everything required.
From the time we called everyone was prompt, professional, and backed up their commitments with excellence. We are very satisfied with Bay Home Care Services.
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Bay Home Care Services provided my wife and I with outstanding services and we heartily recommend them. We needed help with light chores, driving my wife to medical appointments and shopping for groc
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Bay Home Care Services provided my wife and I with outstanding services and we heartily recommend them. We needed help with light chores, driving my wife to medical appointments and shopping for groceries. Our caregiver was more than a caregiver — always on time, flexible for doctors appointments, fun to be around, and very supportive with everything required.
From the time we called everyone was prompt, professional, and backed up their commitments with excellence. We are very satisfied with Bay Home Care Services.
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Companion Care Services, LLC
1455 El Camino Real, Belmont, CA, 94002
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
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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 my mother, asked her directly, and did not ignore her. She chose a caregiver for us who was excellent, and has been there for over a month now. My mother liked her very much. She comes in 20 hours a week — 5 days a week, 4 hours a day. The owner gave enough feedback about how things were going and what happened that week. I felt like there’s a lot of interaction between Companion Care and the rest of the family. It has worked out really well.
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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
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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 my mother, asked her directly, and did not ignore her. She chose a caregiver for us who was excellent, and has been there for over a month now. My mother liked her very much. She comes in 20 hours a week — 5 days a week, 4 hours a day. The owner gave enough feedback about how things were going and what happened that week. I felt like there’s a lot of interaction between Companion Care and the rest of the family. It has worked out really well.
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Polaris Home Care
830 Stewart Dr # 214, Sunnyvale, CA, 94085
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 requ
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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 a day. The caregiver even had great advice for us when we were looking for different treatments for his sore. We would highly recommend Polaris to anyone in need of a caregiver
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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 requ
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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 a day. The caregiver even had great advice for us when we were looking for different treatments for his sore. We would highly recommend Polaris to anyone in need of a caregiver
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Familiar Surroundings Home Care
1568 Meridian Avenue, San Jose, CA, 95125
hi,
my name is roger and my wife is dot. i am a new client with familiar surroundings homecare.
i!d like to say thankyou for the good care that jeffery has been giving me. he is an excelle
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hi,
my name is roger and my wife is dot. i am a new client with familiar surroundings homecare.
i!d like to say thankyou for the good care that jeffery has been giving me. he is an excellent caregiver and we appreciate him very much.
thanks again mike, laura, and staff.
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hi,
my name is roger and my wife is dot. i am a new client with familiar surroundings homecare.
i!d like to say thankyou for the good care that jeffery has been giving me. he is an excelle
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hi,
my name is roger and my wife is dot. i am a new client with familiar surroundings homecare.
i!d like to say thankyou for the good care that jeffery has been giving me. he is an excellent caregiver and we appreciate him very much.
thanks again mike, laura, and staff.
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SYNERGY HomeCare of San Mateo
1710 South Amphlett Boulevard Suite 128, San Mateo, CA, 94402
Synergy HomeCare of San Mateo has been in operation for 11 years and is a licensed Home Care Organization by the State of California. Synergy HomeCare is a non-medical home care company that provides
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Synergy HomeCare of San Mateo has been in operation for 11 years and is a licensed Home Care Organization by the State of California. Synergy HomeCare is a non-medical home care company that provides caregivers to people in their home (or anywhere). Synergy HomeCare provides care to all ages, from toddlers to seniors, including expectant/new mothers, and people with disabilities. They specialize in helping seniors “age in place” by providing a variety of services to their clients. Services offered include Companionship, Light Housekeeping, Medication Reminders, Meal Preparation, Transportation to/from doctor visits, Daily Living Assistance, Respite Care, Personal Care (Bathing and Incontinence Care), Errands, Fun activities. The care plan is highly customizable and personal to each client’s needs. Synergy HomeCare is a large employer always looking to hire caregivers as well.
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Synergy HomeCare of San Mateo has been in operation for 11 years and is a licensed Home Care Organization by the State of California. Synergy HomeCare is a non-medical home care company that provides
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Synergy HomeCare of San Mateo has been in operation for 11 years and is a licensed Home Care Organization by the State of California. Synergy HomeCare is a non-medical home care company that provides caregivers to people in their home (or anywhere). Synergy HomeCare provides care to all ages, from toddlers to seniors, including expectant/new mothers, and people with disabilities. They specialize in helping seniors “age in place” by providing a variety of services to their clients. Services offered include Companionship, Light Housekeeping, Medication Reminders, Meal Preparation, Transportation to/from doctor visits, Daily Living Assistance, Respite Care, Personal Care (Bathing and Incontinence Care), Errands, Fun activities. The care plan is highly customizable and personal to each client’s needs. Synergy HomeCare is a large employer always looking to hire caregivers as well.
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Helping Hands Senior Services
851 Burlway Road Suite 505, Burlingame, CA, 94010
Helping Hands Senior Services is based in Burlingame, is a compassionate and individualized in-home care assistance that help senior live safely in their home. Currently, providing care in San Francis
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Helping Hands Senior Services is based in Burlingame, is a compassionate and individualized in-home care assistance that help senior live safely in their home. Currently, providing care in San Francisco Bay Area. Helping Hands Senior Services offer a quality and personalized services to support senior to live comfortably, independently, preserve dignity and improve quality of life.
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Helping Hands Senior Services is based in Burlingame, is a compassionate and individualized in-home care assistance that help senior live safely in their home. Currently, providing care in San Francis
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Helping Hands Senior Services is based in Burlingame, is a compassionate and individualized in-home care assistance that help senior live safely in their home. Currently, providing care in San Francisco Bay Area. Helping Hands Senior Services offer a quality and personalized services to support senior to live comfortably, independently, preserve dignity and improve quality of life.
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Jannic Health Services
26970 Hayward Blvd Suite 206, Hayward, CA, 94542
Jannic Health Services is a faith-based Home Care Agency that provides an array services in-house or through partnerships, including:
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<li>Companion Care</li>
<li>Personal Care</li>
<li>Li
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Jannic Health Services is a faith-based Home Care Agency that provides an array services in-house or through partnerships, including:
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<li>Companion Care</li>
<li>Personal Care</li>
<li>Light Housekeeping</li>
<li>Non Medical Transportation to doctor’s appointments</li>
<li>Respite Care</li>
<li>Diabetes prevention and awareness workshops</li>
<li>Psychology Therapy</li>
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Other specialty programs include:
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<li>Hospice Care</li>
<li>Expertise in caring for Alzheimer’s and Dementia patients</li>
<li>Meal delivery</li>
<li>In-Home Therapy</li>
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Our company and caregivers are dependable, experienced,reliable, dedicated and trustworthy.
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Jannic Health Services is a faith-based Home Care Agency that provides an array services in-house or through partnerships, including:
<p></p>
<li>Companion Care</li>
<li>Personal Care</li>
<li>Li
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Jannic Health Services is a faith-based Home Care Agency that provides an array services in-house or through partnerships, including:
<p></p>
<li>Companion Care</li>
<li>Personal Care</li>
<li>Light Housekeeping</li>
<li>Non Medical Transportation to doctor’s appointments</li>
<li>Respite Care</li>
<li>Diabetes prevention and awareness workshops</li>
<li>Psychology Therapy</li>
<p></p>
Other specialty programs include:
<p></p>
<li>Hospice Care</li>
<li>Expertise in caring for Alzheimer’s and Dementia patients</li>
<li>Meal delivery</li>
<li>In-Home Therapy</li>
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Our company and caregivers are dependable, experienced,reliable, dedicated and trustworthy.
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Palo Alto Home Care 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:
Palo Alto Utility Rate Assistance Program
Address: 250 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone Number: (650) 329-2333
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
Address: 353 W. Julian, San Jose, CA 95110
Phone Number: (408) 975-4860
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
Address: 25 Churchill Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94306
Phone Number: (650) 329-3980
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.
Determining Your Loved One’s Need for In-Home Care
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.
Guidelines for Talking About In-Home Care
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.
