The 10 Best Home Care Agencies for Seniors in Santa Cruz County, CA for 2025

"Jheylynn helped mom on the first day, and she was satisfactory. They didn’t try to go above and beyond, just OK and nice. "

"The agency has always been responsive and quickly matched our caregiver. She has been our only caregiver to date. We would not want to change. She is a fit for my mom. My mom is now doing things she hasn’t been able too for a really long time. Highly recommend CSC. "

"Gentiva was the only company that really got back to me. Carol is the account manager and she does everything. My mom was in the hospital and called me with an awful stomachache and then I called Carol because it seemed like I needed somebody all night. Carol went out to my mom's and sat with her and dealt with her and kept me on the phone. Then, my mom was put in a rehab and the care there was so horrible that I ended up hiring the Gentiva ladies the rest of the week just to be with my mom from 12:00 to 8:00 every day (I did the morning). I got her out of rehab, and Gentiva started full-time. Poonam is the branch director. These gals were on the phone with me, constantly checking in and making sure I was all right, not really advising me, but giving me options. I had a team of caregivers from Gentiva, and they all were fabulous. I couldn't ask for more caring ladies. I used them for a couple of nights. They couldn't have been better. I was in and out constantly and they were there. They gave my mother super personal care. Somehow, they got her hair washed while she was still in bed. They just went above and beyond. Even the overlapping, one would be off and one would come. They would definitely check with each other. It didn't feel like they were ever punching a clock. Our favorite gal worked with a different family as well and she would pop in and out. When she was done with the other family, she would just come over. Everyone really pitched in to help my mom end her life as comfortably as possible. I have all these people on speed dial if I ever need this kind of care for any of my family or myself. I wouldn't be shopping around at all. These will be my go-to people. They're still contacting me. I would give five stars for their caregivers and five stars for Poonam and Carol. I wouldn't have made it without them. One of the caregivers was actually there with my mother when she passed away. I would give them a very high rating. They would give me phone calls, texting, and emailing me stuff that I needed. My mom liked all of them. They were really, really gentle with her and she needed a lot of care. They weren't just sitting there holding her hand. She was up all night. I'm just glad I had the support I did."

"Right at home provided truly caring caregiver for my mother. The caregiver was always on time, really hard working and cheerful! She took my mom for doctor's appointments, did errands and helped her a lot around the house! She even did some gardening with my mom. She went above and beyond to make her happy! I already recommended RAH to our friends and neighbors! "

"Home Instead Senior Care provides 100% care for my friend three days in a week. They help with changing, bathing, feeding, and cleaning. The caregivers are really sweet and very good. We like them. They could be a little bit more attentive when it comes to scheduling and billing."

"Firstlight Homecare was very professional. My experiences with the caregivers and staff has been so much better than some of the agencies I have dealt with in the past. Truly compassionate, skilled, and friendly! They were very quick to find a last minute caregiver for my mom. The last caregiver from another agency did not show up and we had nowhere to turn. When I contacted FirstLight, the staff was very understanding and quick to act. They came to the house accompanied with a caregiver and introduced the caregiver to us. They are truly great people. "

Family Love Homecare aims to provide the best in home care service to clients in need at their comfort of their homes. Our professional trained home care workers have been thoroughly back ground checked, they are licensed and bonded. Everyone have also been fully vaccinated. We cater to a variety of needs and from companionship, transportation services, Alzheimer's and dementia care, hospice and many more. Give us a call for a free consultation.

"There is not one negative thing I can say about Jerome. He is a fine caregiver."

"We have hired EssentialCare for my mom. It has only been for a little bit more than a month, but everything is going well. The caregiver has been working out great. She takes care of my mother's medications, she takes her to doctors' appointment, she helps her with laundry, and she takes her to the grocery store."

Right at Home provides in-home caregiving services for thousands of families across the nation. We offer companionship and help with everyday tasks that have become challenging for an aging person. This may include things like meal preparation, laundry, housekeeping, hygiene and grooming. We also offer services for those with special care situations caused by numerous medical conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Call us to learn more about the specific services we provide. Custom Care Plan From the moment you call, we begin considering the specific needs of your loved one. We ask questions during the initial call or meeting to form a basic needs assessment. After discussing your particular situation, we will prepare an initial Custom Care Plan and then work with you to fine tune that Care Plan based on your loved one's specific needs. Once the plan is agreed upon, your local Right at Home team matches the right caregiver to implement the plan. Caregiver Training and Care Supervision Every Right at Home caregiver goes through an extensive interview process, including background checks. Once hired, caregivers are trained through Right at Home University to ensure that they're able to deliver the care set out in your loved one's Custom Care Plan. Before providing care, they're bonded and insured.

BrightStar Care of Monterey Peninsula offers a wide variety of high quality services from in-home care to medical staffing. If you are looking for a trustworthy care provider or staffing partner in the The Monterey Peninsula, CA area, please contact us. We’re here 24/7 to help you get started. We service all of these areas: Big Sur Carmel Carmel Valley Chualar Gonzales Greenfield King City Lockwood Marina Monterey Pacific Grove Pebble Beach Salinas San Miguel Seaside Soledad Call today to scheduled your free in home consultation!

Home—there’s no place like it. It’s where your memories are. Where you raised your family and where friends have gathered for life’s celebrations. It’s been your basecamp through good times and bad. And it’s where you want to stay. At Right at Home, our intention is to help you do just that. Why? Because we exist to be your guide to living successfully at home, wherever home may be. It’s our purpose. Aging, disability, illness or injury can make living at home a challenge. We believe that no one should have to face the long list of complex decisions and unforeseen changes alone. We are experts, providing not just care, but coaching and experience to help navigate every step of the journey. Right at Home’s trained caregivers are passionate about helping clients because they know with each life they impact, they are changing the world.

"Home Instead Mountain View has provided 24 hour care for my mom In Belmont who has Alzheimer's/dementia for the last 24+ months. Their care providers are outstanding and go above and beyond the call of duty to keep my mom clean, well fed, and entertained including letting her watch Elvis videos on their personal IPADs. I would highly recommend Home Instead to anyone looking for care for their loved ones."