Always Home Care Agency
2121 N Calif Blvd Ste 290, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596
"ALWAYS HOME CARE AGENCY provides one-on-one, non-medical care focusing on making a positive difference in our client's lives by encouraging ..."
READ MORESan Carlos, California, is a Bay Area city in San Mateo County. A full 15% of its 30,722 residents are 65 years of age or older, slightly higher than the statewide average of 14.8%. San Carlos’s climate features long summers and short winters, appealing to seniors seeking a warm home. The city’s residents live close to Sequoia Hospital, a source of emergency and specialty services, as well as Kaiser Permanente’s Redwood City Medical Center. In San Carlos, the average senior pays $6,864 per month for home care and $7,150 for home health care. The former is ideal for seniors seeking help with personal tasks, while the latter additionally offers limited medical assistance.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the San Carlos area – 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.
2121 N Calif Blvd Ste 290, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596
"ALWAYS HOME CARE AGENCY provides one-on-one, non-medical care focusing on making a positive difference in our client's lives by encouraging ..."
READ MORE1730 Amphlett Blvd., #144, San Mateo, CA, 94402
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"Not reliable - the normal caregiver went on vacation and Addus did not send a replacement nor did they call to let us know that my mom (86 y.o.) would be alone. ..."
READ MORE5616 Geary Blvd. #206, San Francisco, CA, 94121
"Acclaim Professional Healthcare LLC is a full service home care agency. All of our care givers and/or nurse aides are our employees. Our aff..."
READ MOREP.O. Box 205, Millbrae, CA, 94030
"Accredited Caregiver Specialists (ACS) is a Bay Area Homecare agency founded by Doctors and Health Care professionals to meet the needs of f..."
READ MORE4380 Redwood Highway, Suite A6 , San Rafael, CA, 94903
" Personal Care Alzheimer’s / Dementia Care Live in Care Respite Care Hospice Care General safety monitoring and supervision Bat..."
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777 Mariners Island Blvd., Ste. 115, San Mateo, CA, 94404
" Personal Care Alzheimer’s / Dementia Care Live in Care Respite Care Hospice Care General safety monitoring and supervision Bat..."
READ MORE4661 Quail Lakes Drive, Ste. B-2 , Stockton, CA, 95207
" Personal Care Alzheimer’s / Dementia Care Live in Care Respite Care Hospice Care General safety monitoring and supervision Bat..."
READ MORE2130 Fillmore St. , #262, San Francisco, CA, 94115
"Companions For Seniors At Home is one of the Bay Areas most respected home health care providers. We provide outstanding care for all peopl..."
READ MORE1808 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA, 94595
"Working with families to ensure their aging family member lives safely in their home. From companionship to legal advocacy and medical over..."
READ MORE3575 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA, 94118
"Institute on Aging's Older Adults Care Management (OACM) is a licensed home health agency providing the highest quality of home care, person..."
READ MORE167 S. San Antonio Rd, Suite 17, Mountain View, CA, 94040
"LivHOME is a professionally led private senior home care provider servicing San Jose California "Since 1999". All of our clients are oversee..."
READ MORE1670 S. Amphlett Blvd, Suite 225, San Mateo, CA, 94402
"Professional Home Care Services Magis Care is committed in delivering the highest level of care for you or your loved one. Our goal is to..."
READ MORE1305 Whipple, Redwood City, CA, 94062
"OUR MISSION SENIOR COMPANIONS AT HOME is committed to providing high quality health care essential to the improvement of physical, mental..."
READ MORE808 Burlway Road, Suite 3, Burlingame, CA, 94010
"Supple Senior care is an Irish owned and operated company. At Supple Senior Care our goal is to provide compassionate care, keeping our c..."
READ MORE120 Green Street Suite 200 , San Francisco, CA, 94111
"Tender Rose Dementia Care Specialists is the San Francisco Bay Area’s premier one-on-one care agency for seniors living with dementia. The m..."
READ MORE100 Produce Avenue, Suite D, South San Francisco, CA, 94080
"At Care Minders Home Care we are committed to providing expedient, best in class, safe, affordable and reliable home care services for our c..."
READ MOREThe 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 |
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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.