Caring.com offers a free service to help families find senior care and authentic reviews to help you in your decision. On average in Soquel, CA, residents and their loved ones rate In Home Care agencies across the 17 options below.
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9057A Soquel Dr , Ste D, Aptos, CA, 95003
4.6
(75 reviews)
"This agency worked with us for just about two years. They cared for an Alzheimer's patient in our home. The caregivers they sent were very professional, friendly, and easy to have in our house. Changes in caregiver or frequency of their visits did no..."
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409 Washington Street, Suite 101, Monterey, CA, 93940
4.7
(66 reviews)
"I've been using Arcadia Home Care & Staffing - Monterey for a year now. They've been real good to me. I need help just to get in and out of the shower because my right hip is real bad. I need someone so I wouldn't fall because I use a walker. They he..."
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P.O. Box 2500, Aptos, CA, 95001
4.7
(40 reviews)
"I have been receiving home health care from Touched By Angels for over 2 years. I am extremely satisfied with this company and my caregivers Cristina and Araceli ! They are caring and conscientious, reliable and completely trustworthy. Touched By Ang..."
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9515 Soquel Dr # 213, Aptos, CA, 95003
1.0
(1 reviews)
"Pacific Angels comes in one week out of the month, four hours in the morning and three hours in the evening. I'm not happy with them. They said they were certified and bonded, but they're not. They fix Mom's dinner and just stand around doing nothing..."
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1262 E. Hamilton Ave Suite F , Campbell, CA, 95008
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Senior Helpers provided my Mother amazing quality care over the past few years. The caregivers were awesome, kind, and very compassionate. I highly recommend them...."
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15734 Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos, CA, 95032
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600 Frederick Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
4.7
(115 reviews)
"We had Lifespan Inc. for a month. A very nice man came and took my step father out to lunch. I think he did a fine job. It just wasn't a good fit for our situation. Scheduling was fine. The gal that set us up was great. Billing was fine, too, but we ..."
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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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5274 Scotts Valley Dr. #102, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066
4.9
(78 reviews)
"I'm using Visiting Angels. The person that they sent out was very caring and knowledgeable, and very helpful to my parents. She was always on time and was ready to help with whatever we needed. Services include preparing food, helping Mom get dressed..."
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3141 Paul Sweet Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95065
4.6
(31 reviews)
"They are calm and caring....they arrive on time....they provide caregivers who can administer medications ...they keep records...they are very professional, loving and courteous . You couldn't find more experienced caregivers!! They honor every re..."
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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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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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3723 Haven Ave Suite 122, Menlo Park, CA, 94025
4.5
(5 reviews)
"Love At Home Senior Care is a warm and compassionate Company. The team is thoughtful, thorough, proactive, detail oriented, communicative and honest. They handle all aspects of Care with a Heart and warmth response. I can definitely highly recommen..."
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22 Lower Ragsdale Drive, Monterey, CA, 93940
3.0
(5 reviews)
"I am very grateful for the services that CCSS provided for us from initial contact and through the various stages of unexpected critical help needs. The lead employee went above and beyond our expectations. What I would want other families/caregivers..."
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2060 Walsh Ave, Ste. 115, Santa Clara, CA, 95050
ApexCare will work hard to provide you with qualified Caregivers to assist you with your In-Home Care needs. Fast, Friendly & Professional, Free Assessments, Affordable Rates, Licensed & Bonded Our Caregivers Can Assist You With: Bathing, dressing, and grooming Incontinence care Preparation of meals Light housekeeping and laundry Medication monitoring Transportation to shopping and medical appointments Assignments can range from 1 hour to 24 hour live-ins. Our Thorough Caregiver Screening Process Includes: Verification of education, training, and work experience Employment history along with certifications and diplomas Written reference letters with phone numbers Photo ID and social security number verification TB clearance DMV report and auto insurance verification
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100 Doyle St., Suite F, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
ComForcare Home Care is a premier provider of private duty non-medical home care. ComForcare provides personal and companion care for those individuals seeking assistance with activities of daily living and specializes in clients who have chronic conditions. Our caregivers provide a wide range of non-medical home care services which include: Bathing, grooming and dressing Medication reminders Transportation/errands Light housekeeping and laundry Meal preparation Safety supervision Companionship Family respite We provide these services in many settings, including personal residences, long-term care facilities and hospitals. Each location adheres to a strict hiring process to guarantee that the highest quality of caregivers are hired. ComForcare begins each case with an RN assessment to determine the appropriate level of care required and develops a unique care plan for our caregivers to follow. We can ensure that our clients will receive the best possible care where ever they may call home.
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2901 Park Avenue, Suite C3, Soquel, CA, 95073
Family owned and operated, Familiar Surroundings Home Care was built on a philosophy that quality care begins with a trusted relationship between our clients and our company. We are licensed by the California Department of Social Services, bonded and insured. Types of Care Accompany clients to doctors' appointments Light housekeeping Transfer assistance Dressing, grooming Bathing, toileting Exercise Walking, wheelchair assistance Memory care Companionship Meal preparation Errands & grocery shopping Transportation Respite for Family/Primary Caregivers; Medication Reminders; Laundry & Linen Change; Pet Care; Incontinence Care; Chronic Condition Support.
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According to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, Soquel’s typical senior pays $6,864 per month for home care. This is at the higher end of the scale for California, where the median fee is $6,101, and for the country, where the average cost is $4,957. Although costlier than most, the town is generally in keeping with the region, as the average fee in Salinas is $6,673 and in San Jose, it’s $7,102. Seniors looking for lower fees may wish to relocate inland, where costs are generally more affordable than in coastal areas. For example, Modesto’s average is $5,768.
Soquel
$6,864
California
$6,101
United States
$4,957
San Jose
$7,102
Salinas
$6,673
Modesto
$5,768
In Soquel, seniors receiving medical care from a home health care agency typically pay an additional $143 per month more than those paying $6,864 for nonmedical home care services. Both options cost more than assisted living — home care is $1,314 more, and home health care is $1,457 more. The costliest type of care in the city is nursing home care, which is typically an additional $3,782 for a semiprivate room.
Home Care
$6,864
Home Health Care
$7,007
Assisted Living
$5,550
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$10,646
Note: Data for Soquel was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Santa Cruz, 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.
There are nonprofit organizations in the region that can help seniors at home for little or no cost. These organizations can help seniors access healthy food, ensure the home is free from health and safety hazards and pay heating and cooling costs. The following table introduces some of these programs, with contact details and a short explanation of how they can help.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Durable Medical Equipment Loans | (831) 515-9150 | The Bridge of Hope Foundation distributes durable medical equipment, such as wheelchairs, crutches and bathroom safety devices. The nonprofit also hands out new personal hygiene products and some electrical devices, such as TVs and computers. |
| Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County | (831) 464-3180 | The volunteers at Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County deliver freshly prepared, nutritious meals to homebound seniors in Soquel. They also conduct wellness checks at the time of delivery and will refer seniors to appropriate services if they see there is an unaddressed need. |
| Senior Home Repair | (831) 427-5070 | The Volunteer Center's senior home repair program helps make homes safer and more comfortable for income-eligible homeowners. Volunteers conduct safety checks around the senior's home to identify risks and then perform basic modifications to remove them. For example, they might install bathroom safety devices. |
| Weatherization and Utility Payment Services | (888) 728-3637 | Central Coast Energy Services handles the region's weatherization and Low Income Home Energy Assistance Programs (LIHEAP). It makes homes more energy efficient, which reduces seniors' energy costs, and it makes one-off payments for heating and cooling expenses. The program can also make emergency payments if a senior's energy supplier threatens disconnection. |
| AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program | (408) 354-1514 | Seniors wanting help preparing their taxes can drop off their documents at the LGS Adult Education Center, Los Gatos, where an IRS-certified volunteer will do the work on their behalf. If the senior prefers to work with the volunteer, they can communicate by phone. The service is free. |
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.
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