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230 S California Avenue Suite 200, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
4.8
(66 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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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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901 Sneath Ln Suite 109, San Bruno, CA, 94066
5.0
(7 reviews)
"Always Best Care was great to work with! I started out with a few hours a day for two days a week for my dad‘s care and in the end we were doing 24 hour care Seven days a week. When the time came that I needed to find a place to put my dad they even..."
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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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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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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
5.0
(1 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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877 Mahler Road Suite 155 , Burlingame, CA, 94010
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Assisting Hands Home Care - San Carlos is phenomenal. We are beyond thrilled. They help my parents with bathing, cooking, providing companionship, care, and daily tasks. The scheduling and billing are really good. They are trustworthy, open, honest, ..."
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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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3737 El Camino Real , Palo Alto, CA, 94306
AmiCare Services is a trusted provider of home health care. We offer personalized care that’s tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient. Our team of licensed, insured, and thoroughly screened caregivers is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality support for seniors. Whether it's offering expert healthcare or providing meaningful companionship, we focus on creating a comfortable, familiar environment for each patient. At AmiCare, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling life at home. Our services are designed to enhance well-being and maintain independence, all while ensuring that your loved ones receive the best care possible in the comfort of their own home. List of Services Personal Care Companionship Meal Preparation Errands Calendar Management Medication Reminder Light Housekeeping Assisted Daily Activities Safety Supervision Ambulation Fall Prevention and more!
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1900 South Norfolk St., Half Moon Bay, CA, 94019
4.8
(60 reviews)
"We hired Home Helpers. They were very good, so I was very pleased with them. I used them for my husband. I just liked the discussion I had with the owner of the company. We had 24-hour live-in care. Their caregivers were very good...."
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1431 Oakland Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA, 94596
4.8
(52 reviews)
"TheraCare of Redwood City, CA was wonderful in helping the family in caring for our mom in the last stage of her life. They provided in home care that allowed us to care for mom in her home. TheraCare was extremely responsive when we needed the sk..."
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2155 S. Bascom Ave. Suite 116, Campbell, CA, 95008
4.9
(53 reviews)
"Family Matters has provided companionship care for our mom for the last 6 months. They have provided excellent care and have been extremely responsive and flexible. All the caregivers who have helped us have been attentive and caring. We could not ha..."
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1503 Grant Road, Suite 203 , Mountain View, CA, 94040
4.5
(31 reviews)
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The Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey indicates that San Carlos’s average monthly home care rate is $6,864. That is $763 higher than the statewide median cost and $1,907 higher than the corresponding national rate. However, the difference is smaller between San Carlos and Santa Rosa, which has a median rate of $6,292. Santa Cruz’s average cost matches San Carlos’s, and San Jose’s is slightly more expensive, coming in at $7,102.
San Carlos
$6,864
California
$6,101
The United States
$4,957
Santa Rosa
$6,292
Santa Cruz
$6,864
San Jose
$7,102
San Carlos’s seniors have several options for living arrangements. Nursing homes are the most expensive. Semiprivate rooms cost an average of $11,566 monthly. Assisted living and home care are more affordable, at $6,319 and $6,864, respectively. For a higher average charge of $7,150 per month, home health care providers offer services such as physical therapy and skilled nursing. Adult day health care is the most cost-effective setup, with an average monthly rate of $1,950.
Home Care
$6,864
Home Health Care
$7,150
Adult Day Health Care
$1,950
Assisted Living
$6,319
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$11,566
Note: Data for San Carlos 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 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.
In San Carlos, several initiatives help older adults and their loved ones adjust to the changes brought on by the aging process. By contacting the programs and organizations described below, seniors can learn more about their offerings.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Meals on Wheels | (650) 323-2022 | Peninsula Volunteers, Inc. coordinates Meals on Wheels, among other senior-focused programs, in the San Carlos area. Through Meals on Wheels, seniors and adults with disabilities can receive daily meal deliveries, plus additional food for holidays and weekends. The program focuses on serving homebound individuals. Meals on Wheels also offers ancillary services such as safety checks, health monitoring and referrals. |
| San Mateo County Aging and Adult Services | (800) 675-8437 | Through Aging and Adult Services' 24-hour hotline, callers can access information on resources helpful for seniors. Aging and Adult Services also oversees the In-Home Supportive Services program, which offers assistance with meal preparation, personal care and other needs so that enrolled seniors can continue living at home. An initiative with a similar goal, the Multipurpose Senior Services Program, is available to senior Medi-Cal enrollees. |
| Rebuilding Together Peninsula | (650) 366-6597 | RTP's Safe at Home program facilitates home repairs for seniors and other vulnerable populations. Its goal is to make minor repairs before defects become bigger issues. Available services include debris removal, fence repairs and maintenance tasks. Income guidelines apply. Homeowners may also be interested in the organization's National Rebuilding Day initiative, which is another avenue for accessing repairs. |
| Central Coast Energy Services, Inc. | (888) 728-3637 | CCES helps low-income residents of San Mateo County cover their energy costs through the Home Energy Assistance Program and the California Alternate Rates for Energy initiative. Along with utility bill assistance, clients may also be able to access weatherization services. CCES performs weatherization for both renters and homeowners. |
| Peninsula Family Service | (650) 780-7542 | Peninsula Family Service operates a resource line for seniors 60 years of age and up. This line can provide information and referrals regarding local services, including transportation- and nutrition-focused offerings. Wellness calls with peer counselors are also available through the resource line. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – oftentimes 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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