The 10 Best Home Care Agencies for Seniors in Pasadena, CA for 2025

Q: What should I look for in a good home care agency near me in Pasadena?

While looking for <a href="https://www.caring.com/senior-care/in-home-care/">home care</a> in Pasadena, seniors and their families need to ensure the agency they choose is a good match. A good agency would be upfront about their prices for services. Home care agencies should also be transparent about hiring practices and ensure that all caregivers undergo comprehensive screening, including a background check. Seniors should also check what supervision processes are in place and whether the agency has a system in place for emergencies.

Q: What is the average cost for in-home elderly care in Pasadena?

According to the <a href="https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care.html">Genworth Cost of Care Survey from 2021</a>, the average home care provider in Pasadena charges $5,911 per month. Genworth calculates its estimates based on the older adult employing a home care provider for full-time hours. The hourly rate for this type of senior care in the city adds up to $31.

Q: What is the difference between in-home care and home health care?

Home care agencies can only provide nonmedical care. This includes companionship, help with day-to-day tasks, grocery shopping and meal preparation. Home health care aides are usually licensed to perform some medical tasks such as diabetes management, medication management and maintaining medical equipment.

Q: Can you write off in-home elderly care?

Generally, seniors can only deduct home health care services from their taxes. However, there are a few cases where nonmedical personal care may also be <a href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p502.pdf">tax-deductible</a>. Seniors who need considerable assistance with at least two daily-living tasks for a period of 90 days or more may be able to write off home care services. Additionally, tax deductions may apply to older adults with significant cognitive impairments.

Q: What can I expect with hospice care at home?

The goal of <a href="https://www.caring.com/senior-care/hospices/">hospice care</a> is to make a senior’s end of life as comfortable as possible. This type of care is usually offered by several medical professionals working together for the client’s comfort. Usually, medical equipment such as a hospital bed would have to be moved into the senior’s home. Families can expect home care providers and home health care providers to ensure seniors are looked after medically and assisted with day-to-day living tasks such as bathing and toileting.

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Pasadena 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 Pasadena:

Resource	Contact	Address	Service
Maintenance Assistance and Services to Homeowners	(626) 744-8316	100 North Garfield Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101	Pasadena City Hall operates several homeowner rehabilitation programs, including the Maintenance Assistance and Services to Homeowners, which offers services to low-income seniors and people with disabilities. Eligibility criteria include living in and owning a single-family home. MASH helps older adults with the following services:
Monthly Bill Payment Assistance	(626) 744-7300	1020 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103	The Pasadena Department of Water and Power offers bill payment assistance services to local residential electrical account holders from a low-income background. Everyone in the household must meet the criteria to qualify, with seniors over 62 potentially getting $10 off monthly bills, a public benefits charge waiver and a utility users taxes waiver. There’s also an option to apply for a $100 per year credit for eligible low-income residents.
Great Plates Delivered	(626) 744-7311	100 North Garfield Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101	Great Plates Delivered works with local restaurants and caterers to provide free meals to seniors over age 65 who meet the eligibility criteria. Priority is given to homebound seniors who struggle to get produce and prepare their own meals and don’t get assistance from any other subsidized nutrition program. People who qualify could get three meals a day delivered to their home by a friendly volunteer.
GENESIS Mental Health Services	(800) 854-7771	550 South Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90020	Older adults over the age of 60 have challenges that are unique to their age group, and counseling can help them manage any difficulties they might have. The L.A. Department of Mental Health offers services to seniors who are experiencing severe and persistent mental illness or whose functioning is impaired by mental health. Individual and family counseling, medication, education and support are offered.

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.

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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.

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Talking with family and others about a loved one's needs

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for in a good home care agency near me in Pasadena?

What is the average cost for in-home elderly care in Pasadena?

What is the difference between in-home care and home health care?

Can you write off in-home elderly care?

What can I expect with hospice care at home?

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Martha Ledford

5.0

March 20, 2025

I am a current client of this provider

Review of Pallas Care - Los Angeles, CA

Our family has used Pallus care for 1 1-2 years in the care for two elderly gentleman. Both suffer from dementia and care can be challenging at times. Pallus has provided excelling care giving...

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Michael

4.0

March 11, 2025

I am a current client of this provider

Review of Home Instead - Pasadena, CA

I'm with Home Instead. My workers are excellent. I'm not so crazy about the agency. They provide custodial care, help with errands, and help me bathe. When I was in rehab, they were recommended....

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Comicturk

5.0

December 28, 2024

I am a current client of this provider

Review of Home Instead - Pasadena, CA

I have been very happy with my caregivers they take me places like the mall the park the library etc. I like doing crafts together, visiting and walking . We anlso go shopping at times.

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Pasadena Home Care Resources

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Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for in a good home care agency near me in Pasadena?

What is the average cost for in-home elderly care in Pasadena?

What is the difference between in-home care and home health care?

Can you write off in-home elderly care?

What can I expect with hospice care at home?

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