Home Helpers of North San Diego
325 West 3rd Avenue, Escondido, CA, 92025
4.6
(56 reviews)
"For over a decade, Home Helpers has been making life easier for family members who want to remain independent in their home. As one of the n..."
READ MORESan Diego has long been a popular retirement destination for its fantastic year-round weather, lower than average health care costs and relatively low crime rate. Out of 482 municipalities, it ranked 36th on Caring’s 2022 Senior Living Report for providing a great senior environment. It’s home to the extensive UC San Diego Health system and nationally ranked Sharp Memorial Hospital, making it an excellent location for seniors aging in place at home. According to Genworth’s 2022 Cost of Care Survey, San Diego’s average home care cost is $6,387, which is significantly higher than the national average but typical of California. Home care differs from home health care because it doesn’t include skilled nursing services.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the San Diego 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.
325 West 3rd Avenue, Escondido, CA, 92025
4.6
(56 reviews)
"For over a decade, Home Helpers has been making life easier for family members who want to remain independent in their home. As one of the n..."
READ MORE2667 Camino Del Rio, San Diego, CA, 92108
4.5
(41 reviews)
680 Fletcher Parkway, Suite 206, El Cajon, CA, 92020
4.4
(30 reviews)
"It has been nice to be able to talk to Robert When I have a problem. Also I want to use my LongTerm Care. Robert has been helpful. I have helpful & encouraging caregivers ..."
READ MORE5625 Ruffin Rd., San Diego, CA, 92025
4.9
(15 reviews)
"My husband had wound care at home for about a month. We saw Heide C. R.N. three times per week and she gave excellent care. She is very personable, thorough, experienced and dependable. She really put us at ease. If we ever need this service ag..."
READ MORE425 West 5th Avenue, Escondido, CA, 92025
5.0
(10 reviews)
"We receive great care through Interim...."
READ MORE3144 G St. Suite. 125-209, Merced, CA, 95340
5.0
(9 reviews)
"The caregivers from A Step Above Caregiving, LLC pretty much do what we ask them to do. We have caregivers over during the night and they give her showers, wash her hair, and make sure she doesn't fall. They also check her blood sugar and give her sn..."
READ MORE43980 Margarita Road, Suite 102, Temecula, CA, 92592
5.0
(8 reviews)
" I am a client of Avanta Senior Care. I am very satisfied with Juanita's performance, as well as with Jennifer's care. ..."
READ MORE1531 Grand Avenue, Suite B, San Marcos, CA, 92078
5.0
(6 reviews)
"A Servant's Heart was recommended to us by a director of an assisted living. They were wonderful and efficient. The caregiver worked hard and did everything I needed them to do. They were very pleasant and nice. They were very responsive to us and we..."
READ MORE4565 Ruffner Street Suite 220 , San Diego, CA, 92111
5.0
(7 reviews)
"Well trained caregivers, they really take good care of my parents even from personal needs to medical needs even groceries! Grace and team always sees to it that my dad eats healthy and well. They always ask my approval before buying something for my..."
READ MORE11722 Sorrento Valley Road Suite G, San Diego, CA, 92121
5.0
(4 reviews)
"My husband has advanced Alzheimer's. As the only caregiver, I desperately needed some time to myself. I called Senior Helpers and they provided a wonderful caregiver to give me time to run errands, have lunch with a friend and get a massage. I c..."
READ MORE1968 S. Coast Hwy Ste 3995, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651
5.0
(4 reviews)
"I go through them to take care of my mother, she has had dementia for 4 years and they have been there every step of the way, they stay the night with her and are there for EVERYTHING! They are very reliable I don’t know what I would do with out thes..."
READ MORE7777 Alvarado Road, Suite 402, La Mesa, CA, 91942
5.0
(3 reviews)
"They were very prompt with my inquiry and they came over the very same day. They were very nice in a situation like this and I was very impressed by them. They showed a lot of concern. Their staff helped me with a little task one day and it was total..."
READ MORE2667 Camino Del Rio South Suite 310, San Diego, CA, 92108
5.0
(3 reviews)
"I used Care for All San Diego until a few months ago. They were excellent. They did everything right and made no mistakes. They're awesome. Everyone there was very good...."
READ MORE2173 Salk Ave , Carlsbad, CA, 92008
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Eva and her team at San Diego Compassionate Caregivers provided great services for our elderly friends in Carlsbad. They provided compassionate care for many years all the way to the end of their life's. Thank you for all your outstanding support, em..."
READ MORE5726 La Jolla Blvd. Suite 104, San Diego, CA, 92037
5.0
(3 reviews)
"We hired this agency having been referred by a colleague and have been very happy with the service and people they send to care for my father. My father has mild dementia but can be challenging. We seem to have a consistent group of girls that alter..."
READ MORE4225 Executive Square, Suite 600, La Jolla, CA, 92037
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My dad had knee surgery recently and needed help with mobility, errands and transportation since my mom could not help. We hired Api Home Care to help them during the day & they have been great. With his needs constantly changing they have been very ..."
READ MORE5473 Kearny Villa Rd, San Diego, CA, 92123
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Excellent/responsive agency with professional/kind caregivers who cared for my 94-year-old mother in our home. ..."
READ MORE1150 Bayhill Dr., Suite 307, San Bruno, CA, 94066
4.8
(4 reviews)
"We have someone coming in from Carelinx, and we have been very happy with them. As my dad is doing much better, she is mostly taking care of mom. She does cook for both of them, but most of the personal care is for my mom. We have a very positive exp..."
READ MORESan Diego’s average home care cost is over $1,400 more per month than the national average, but it’s less than $300 higher than California’s $6,101 average. Its average is also much higher than El Centro’s $3,432, but it’s nearly $300 less per month than Santa Maria’s average cost. Further north in San Luis Obispo, averages rise to $7,150, more than $750 higher than San Diego’s.
San Diego
$6,387
California
$6,101
United States
$4,481
El Centro
$3,432
Los Angeles
$5,911
Santa Maria
$6,673
San Luis Obispo
$7,150
Adult day health care is the lowest-cost senior care option in San Diego at $2,058, about a third the cost of home care. However, it provides limited services in nonresidential settings. Assisted living is also lower at $5,475 but requires seniors to move to residential communities. Nursing home care is the highest-cost option at $9,384, but also requires a move and better suits seniors with extensive health-related needs. Home care covers personal caregiving but doesn’t include medical services provided by registered nurses or therapists like home health care. Home care costs slightly more at $6,473 compared to $6,387.
Home Care
$6,387
Home Health Care
$6,473
Adult Day Health
$2,058
Assisted Living
$5,475
Nursing Home Care (semi-private room)
$9,384
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.
San Diego seniors wishing to age in place at home often need additional services and supports to do so safely. Several nonprofit and governmental programs help aging adults by assisting with rising utility costs, making homes safer or more energy efficient and delivering nutritious food at no or low cost to those who qualify.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Meals on Wheel San Diego | (619) 260-6110 | Meals on Wheels San Diego delivers meals to seniors aged 60 or older, veterans of any age and caregivers of current clients. Participants may choose one or two meals seven days a week, with Sunday meals delivered on Saturdays. It also delivers on holidays and provides free pet food. |
Rebuilding Together San Diego | (619) 231-7873 | RTSD provides home repair and maintenance at no cost to low-income seniors and disabled persons through its year-round “Safe at Home” program. It primarily performs minor repairs and safety and energy efficiency modifications. Applicants must own and live in their own single-family home and fall beneath income limits. |
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program | (866) 675-6623 | LIHEAP helps low-income households pay their heating or cooling bills, including those that heat with wood, oil or propane. Eligibility is based on place of residence, income, household size and other factors. Preference is given to residents aged 60 or older, disabled persons and households with children. |
Low-Income Weatherization Program | (916) 576-7109 | California’s LIWP provides low-income households with free solar photovoltaic systems and energy efficiency upgrades. The program reduces greenhouse gases while saving seniors and other residents on their household energy costs. It also provides energy-efficient air conditioning and improved insulation to protect seniors from health impacts caused by high temperatures. |
Property Tax Postponement | (800) 952-5661 | The PTP program allows seniors who are disabled, blind or aged 62 or older to postpone their property taxes until they sell their home or pass away. To qualify, seniors must own and occupy the home, meet income limits, not have a reverse mortgage and have at least 40% equity. They must reapply each year. |
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.