Last Updated: June 5, 2024 - Caring.com offers a free service to help families find senior care and authentic reviews to help you in your decision. On average in Santa Barbara County, CA, residents and their loved ones rate In Home Care agencies 4.9 out of 5 stars across the 36 options below.
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226 E Canon Perdido St , Ste B, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
5.0
(26 reviews)
"Tina and her team at Right at Home are my heroes. Superstars. The best, most professional, skilled, knowledgeable, compassionate caregivers on the planet. When my mother was home recovering from surgery, they were a constant, friendly and reliable s..."
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101 W Anapamu St, Suite C, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
5.0
(3 reviews)
"* twice daily aides * always arrive on time * interactions consistently respectful and friendly * extremely responsive to all requests..."
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23 Hitchcock Way, Unit#110, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Helping Hands has provided caregiving services for my parents in assisted living for many years. They have both passed away now. My father was 98 years old and my mother was 102. Helping Hands provided daily care for them by assisting with grooming,..."
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5266 Hollister Ave. Suite 111, Santa Barbara, CA, 93111
"At Complete Care at Home, we believe seniors deserve to continue to live and thrive where they’re most comfortable throughout aging. Our ..."
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824 South Falcon Street Suite #C , Anaheim, CA, 92804
"Welcome to Graceful Day Home Care, where compassionate and personalized personal home care services redefine the concept of well-being and i..."
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1165 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93108
4.5
(65 reviews)
"I know the staffing manager and they are always so attentive, assist when needed for emergencies even after hours. Lysandra is always there when I need assistance and I highly recommend Home Care Assisantce ..."
READ MORE271 N Fairview Ave, Ste 101, Santa Barbara, CA, 93117
4.6
(35 reviews)
"This company is absolutely outstanding! They are extremely competent, reliable, train their wonderful caregivers very well, always provide coverage, communicate effectively w/me and my family, are very committed to their clients. They provided 24/7 c..."
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2030 Main St. Suite 1300, Irvine, CA, 92614
4.9
(12 reviews)
"My mom had a rapid decline in health and needed care that we couldn't always provide her. Dan at Redan was quick to respond to all my questions. Within the week we had a caregiver to the house, she was kind but wasn't the right fit. Dan again was..."
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220 E. Figueroa Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
4.5
(22 reviews)
"LivHOME has done pretty well so far, and it's very good. My mom is doing OK and seems to be doing pretty well with it. They help her get dressed, go to the bathroom, change her pants when she has accidents, do housework for us, help cook breakfast, m..."
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3144 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..."
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360 Mobil Ave, Apt. 108A,, Camarillo, CA, 93010
5.0
(6 reviews)
"Thank you Tender Home Care, your caregiver Lisa has been so great with my mom. The whole staff has been on top of it, caring and very responsive to all her needs. Even when she moved to assisted living you made it a smooth transition and provided the..."
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402 E Carrillo St, Suite C, Santa Barbara, CA, 93111
4.8
(6 reviews)
"Very helpful service and kind employees...."
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10747 Wilshire Blvd. #507, Los Angeles, CA, 90024
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Living on the East Coast, it was impossible to watch over and care for my aging aunt who lives in Southern California. After investigating various placement agencies, I decided to give "We Care Home Care" a call. Ms Goldman was very helpful and unde..."
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1968 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..."
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319 E. Carrillo St, Suite 102, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I am using Help Unlimited for my husband, and I like them because they send me experienced people. They listen to how I want my husband to be taken care of, and that is very good. I would recommend them as well. ..."
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1108 N A Street, Lompoc, CA, 93436
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I recently found myself caring for my aging mom, It was unexpected and fast, I was frightened and nervous, I found Sunshine In-Home Care one night at 2 in the morning after a hard day and night of struggling with my own thoughts of what I should do w..."
READ MORE302 N. Milpas Street Suite 101, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I am using Assisted Home Hospice, and I would recommend this agency. Their caregivers are experienced and very good. My husband needs a lot of care, and he needs people who really know what they are doing. ..."
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2959 State St., Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
5.0
(1 reviews)
"1Heart Caregiver services has provided me and my family an excellent professional service. My father has Alzheimer’s disease. 1heart has provided us with the services we were looking for; professional, consistent, reliable, flexible and caring staff...."
READ MORE10940 Wilshire Blvd Suite 600 , Los Angeles, CA, 90024
5.0
(1 reviews)
"This agency by far exceeded our expectations. My Dad stands 6'9 and weighs approximately 340lbs. We went through 8 agencies before we came across this one. It was hard for any agency to continue providing the proper help, due to the size of my Dad. T..."
READ MOREThe Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey shows that seniors in Santa Barbara County pay approximately $5,506 monthly for in-home care. While this is about 10% higher than the national average, it’s 10% lower than the average Californian pays. Rates are modest compared to most surrounding cities, including San Luis Obispo, where fees are among the highest in the state at $7,150. In Santa Maria, the mean care cost is $6,673, and in Oxnard, rates average $5,815. In Visalia, in-home care costs are a couple hundred dollars lower than in Santa Barbara County at $5,339.
Santa Barbara County
$5,506
California
$6,101
The United States
$4,957
Visalia
$5,339
San Luis Obispo
$7,150
Santa Maria
$6,673
Oxnard
$5,815
Home care, which includes basic personal care and housekeeping services, costs $5,506. Home health care has the same monthly rate despite including specialized skilled nursing services such as medical monitoring and medication administration. Assisted living, which provides these services in a residential community setting, costs considerably less at $3,750, while nursing home care is pricier at $9,155.
Home Care
$5,506
Home Health Care
$5,506
Assisted Living Facility
$3,750
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,155
Note: Data for Santa Barbara County was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Bakersfield, 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.
Along with arranging private-pay home care services, seniors in Santa Barbara County may obtain some services through local agencies and programs. The following table highlights top resources for seniors in the county, including the local veterans’ service office, the Community Action Partnership and Meals on Wheels, which may help qualified individuals obtain the affordable care they need to remain in their homes.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens | (805) 925-9554 | This agency publishes information on the Family Caregiver Information Program along with the Santa Barbara County Senior Resource Directory, helping older adults find the assistance and services they need to live independently. It also distributes copies of the Hiring In Home Help Guide, which contains information on paid home care. |
| Partners in Care Foundation | (818) 837-3799 | The Partners in Care Foundation is a nonprofit organization that optimizes access to social services and health care. It offers the Care Coordination Toolbox, which can help seniors who want to transfer back home from a hospital or nursing facility. It also has several wellness programs, including fall prevention classes. |
| Santa Barbara Meals on Wheels | (805) 683-1565 | Santa Barbara Meals on Wheels is a volunteer-based nonprofit organization that delivers freshly prepared meals to older adults in Santa Barbara County. Meal costs are subsidized, leaving participants with a small fee per meal, but consideration is given to those unable to pay for services. |
| Veterans' Services | (805) 681-4500 | The county’s Veterans’ Services office helps older veterans determine eligibility and apply for the veterans’ home care program, as well as financial programs such as Aid and Attendance and the veterans’ and survivors’ pension. It can also provide referrals for community-based services such as meal deliveries, financial assistance and transportation. |
| CommUnify | (800) 655-0617 | CommUnify is the designated Community Action program for the Santa Barbara County region. This nonprofit organization provides a broad range of services for older adults with limited incomes, including weatherizing services and a home energy assistance program, helping seniors maintain a safe and comfortable environment. |
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.
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.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Grateful Daughter
5.0
Review of Right at Home Santa Barbara
Tina and her team at Right at Home are my heroes. Superstars. The best, most professional, skilled, knowledgeable, compassionate caregivers on the planet. When my mother was home recovering from...
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David P_42
5.0
Review of Complete Care Santa Barbara, LLC
The caregiver tries to meet his daily needs. The agency is really good at keeping me informed of the caregiver's schedule and making sure my husband's schedule is filled as well. They are working...
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Anonymous_1718967413
5.0
Review of Arosa Central Coast
They send me a monthly schedule. They are good at filling the schedule in advance. I like that they seem to match the skills of the caregiver with the clients.
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