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CARING STARS WINNER
250 N Golden Circle, Ste 205, Santa Ana, CA, 92705
4.7
(227 reviews)
"The service that Right at Home provides is wonderful. The caregiver they send is excellent. Their staff is friendly and they are there when I have questions. I will recommend Right at Home. We appreciate our caregiver, Diana, for all the help she doe..."
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CARING STARS WINNER
12832 Valley View Street, Suite 211, Garden Grove, CA, 92845
4.7
(220 reviews)
.We have been in business for about 11 years. We specialize in providing professional caregivers to come into the home to assist clients with maintaining their independence. We can help with activities from light housekeeping, laundry, and meal planning & preparation all the way through providing personal care needs such as bathing, dressing and walking assistance. We are a quality home care provider able to care for people of all ages who want to remain in the comfort of their homes and not burden their families. We strive to ensure home care services provided are nothing less than what we would want for ourselves or our family members. Assistance In Home Care has been caring for clients for over 10 years. We are proud to say we have assisted over 800 clients that include seniors, children, veterans, developmentally disabled and many short term recovery clients wanting to remain in the comfort of their homes.
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CARING STARS WINNER
5252 Orange Ave, Suite 209, Cypress, CA, 90630
4.6
(159 reviews)
"Right At Home was the perfect answer to be able to keep Mom in her home. It provides the care needed for a person not ready for full Assisted Living yet needs help with daily chores and meals. The care givers are loving and kind, almost like family. ..."
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13215 E Penn St, Suite 530, Whittier, CA, 90605
5.0
(21 reviews)
"Christina is a wonderful caregiver who goes to my mother's home three times per week. She plays games with my mother, engages her in conversation, reads the newspaper with her and also assists her with many needs. I am so impressed with Christina's..."
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CARING STARS WINNER
16530 Ventura Blvd, Suite 500 , Encino, CA, 91436
4.5
(22 reviews)
"We used 1Heart Caregiver Services before my father-in-law moved into a facility. They were a very helpful in-home care provider, and they were wonderful. We used them for about 6 to 8 weeks. They provided in-home caregivers 8 hours a day. Patty, the ..."
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470 S. San Dimas Avenue, San Dimas, CA, 91773
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Service has been and continues to be excellent. Caregivers help me with everyday chores, i.e. (1) There while showering. (2) Give medication. (3) Prepare meals. (4) Go with me to doctors. (5) Keep my room clean and make beds. (6) Does my laundry and ..."
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16155 Whittier Blvd , Whittier, CA, 90603
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Visiting Angels has been an amazing support for our family during times when we really needed extra help. From day one, they’ve gone above and beyond, showing just how much they genuinely care about the families they serve. Over the years, they’ve c..."
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925 S. Atlantic Blvd Suite 205A, Monterey Park, CA, 91754
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Our regular independent caregiver went on a 3 week holiday. Deservedly so , but then we were without help. Our 93 year Mom with Alzheimer’s had just suffered a stroke then bronchitis and just started to scissor her legs not helping us with walking. ..."
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7901 Painter Ave. Suite 1 , Whittier, CA, 90602
FirstLight Home Care of Whittier’s in-home care services provide the daily support adults need to live a life of dignity with as much independence as possible in Whittier, La Habra, La Mirada, Santa Fe Springs and the surrounding areas. We understand your loved one deserves more than having someone who simply keeps them company. They deserve a caregiver who is passionate about helping them have their best day, every day. At FirstLight, that’s why we do more than make a meal or help with mobility. Our private home care assistance is about establishing caring relationships built on trust and respect.
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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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5922 18th Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11204
4.9
(12 reviews)
"Shining Star is wonderful! All of their staff is kind and knowledgeable. My parents have been happy with all of the staff. I would highly recommend using them. ..."
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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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14320 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA, 91423
5.0
(11 reviews)
"I'm 74 years old and called Helping Hands Senior Foundation today, May 16, 2024, at about 3 PM, to get help with a wheelchair. I spoke to a really nice woman who not only helped me with the wheelchair but also helped me with getting help with other ..."
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3786 La Crescenta Ave Suite - 205, Glendale, CA, 91208
5.0
(6 reviews)
"Smile Senior Care helped me cope and improve my anxiety. My caregiver gives me outstanding care. She is great in preparing meals to keep me nourished, keeps the house clean, promotes a positive atmosphere in the house, and above all, she is very prof..."
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17451 Bastanchury Road, Suite 204-34, Yorba Linda, CA, 92886
5.0
(5 reviews)
"Homewatch caregivers provided me with the best caregiver,Kofoworola is a pleasant and efficient caregiver,she followed all my instructions very well and works professionally, she performed all my requests without hesitation,she is very attentive and ..."
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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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630 Roosevelt, Irvine, CA, 92620
4.5
(10 reviews)
"Quincey was in charge of our case. She was already available to offer any help needed. Leticia was also on our case. Together they both made sure we always had the coverage we needed. 99% of the people they sent were awesome. I can’t say enough good ..."
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30448 Rancho Viejo Rd, Ste 160, San Juan Capistrano, CA, 92675
4.5
(7 reviews)
"The folks at Homewatch of SJC do an exceptional job at providing caregiving services for your every need. Brad carefully matches the client with a caregiver that has the proper skillset and personality to guarantee success, I have dealt with four d..."
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13602 Bradley Avenue, Sylmar, CA, 91342
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Brenda was involved in the caregiving herself. I was pretty impressed with her. She was right on everything. The caregivers were a good match for my mom expect for one person and Brenda was able to take care of it. She really keeps an eye on the car..."
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655 North Mountain Avenue, Suite B, Upland, CA, 91786
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My siblings and I were lost not knowing what to do with dad but he wanted to be at home and we found Golden Years to be accommodating and the caregivers kind compassionate and loving. Thank you Golden Years for keeping us stress and worry-free! ..."
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In Whittier, home care agencies charge $5,911 for nonmedical services, making it among the more cost-effective places in California to obtain care. While local rates exceed the national norm of $4,957 by nearly $1,000, they are about $200 less than the state norm of $6,101. Rates in nearby Oxnard tend to be a little lower, with the monthly average coming in at $5,815, and in El Centro, monthly fees are about $2,500 less than in Whittier at $3,432. However, Whittier is an economical option compared to San Diego, where seniors pay $6,387 per month.
Whittier
$5,911
California
$6,101
United States
$4,957
San Diego
$6,387
El Centro
$3,432
Oxnard
$5,815
Home care agencies charge $5,911 for nonmedical services. Home health care has the same rate and includes skilled nursing services, such as medication administration and wound care. Seniors may save $700 per month, plus the cost of housing and meals, by opting for assisted living, which costs $5,250. Those who live at home and attend adult day health care pay $1,652 per month, which saves $4,300 compared to home care. Nursing home care is considerably costlier at $9,125.
Home Care
$5,911
Home Health Care
$5,911
Adult Day Health Care
$1,652
Assisted Living
$5,250
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$9,125
Note: Data for Whittier was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, 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.
Seniors in the Whittier region can supplement private pay home care services with free and subsidized services through several local agencies, including the local senior center, the Area Agency on Aging and the Veterans’ Administration’s local regional office. Through these resources, seniors can arrange home-delivered meals, local transportation services and age-friendly recreational opportunities. These resources can also help seniors find ways to pay for in-home care.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Whittier Senior Center | (562) 567-9470 | The Whittier Senior Center provides recreational and social opportunities for city residents aged 55 and over, including educational classes, exercise programs and lectures on age-related topics. The center also provides health screenings, and it operates the local Dial-A-Ride senior transportation program, which is available every day of the year. |
| Area Agency on Aging | (800) 510-2020 | Through the county, seniors can find congregate meal programs and arrange home-delivered meals, which can help older adults avoid hunger and remain in their own homes. The county also administers the Supportive Services Program, which provides services such as in-home respite care, chore services and case management for qualified individuals. |
| VA Los Angeles Regional Office | (800) 698-2411 | The VA’s Los Angeles Regional Office is located about 30 miles east of Whittier and provides in-person and over-the-phone benefits assistance to older veterans and their qualified dependents. Through this office, individuals can determine eligibility for benefits such as Aid and Attendance and the veterans’ home care assistance program. |
| Whittier Meals On Wheels | (562) 698-2750 | Whittier Meals on Wheels provides home-delivered meals to people who are housebound and unable to obtain or cook meals for themselves. The program delivers two meals daily, 5 days per week, for $6.50 per day. Meals come from the Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital and vary depending on the hospital’s daily menu. |
| WISE & Healthy Aging | (310) 394-9871 | WISE & Healthy Aging supports Whittier residents aged 60 and over through a range of programs, including personalized care management services, the Club WISE recreational program and peer-to-peer counseling. It also provides congregate meals and a volunteer-based transportation program. |
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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Roadkill7129
5.0
Review of Visiting Angles - Whittier, CA
Visiting Angels has been an amazing support for our family during times when we really needed extra help. From day one, they’ve gone above and beyond, showing just how much they genuinely care...
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bjscheer
5.0
Review of Home Instead - Whittier, CA
Christina is a wonderful caregiver who goes to my mother's home three times per week. She plays games with my mother, engages her in conversation, reads the newspaper with her and also assists her...
Provider response
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Andrew
5.0
Review of Visiting Angles - Whittier, CA
Visiting Angels was the best and their care manager was the best we have ever dealt with. We had already been through two other agencies that kept sending young inexperienced and not caring...
Provider response
Thank you so much for the kind words, we are thrilled that we were able to provide your grandmother with the highest quality care. Our team truly cares about each and every client, and we are happy...
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