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CARING STARS WINNER
230 S California Avenue Suite 200, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
4.8
(63 reviews)
Over two years ago I was in need of immediate home care for my Auntie who had fallen and broke her arm. I had interviewed several agencies while she was in a nursing facility but once we met with Gulraj, I knew Right at Home was going to be our choic...
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CARING STARS WINNER
4600 El Camino Real STE 211, Los Altos, CA, 94022
4.9
(34 reviews)
Starlight Caregivers has been wonderful—-caring and professional and able to anticipate needs for our loved one. In a stressful time, they stepped in with supportive care. The caregivers are skilled and Cindy has been absolutely amazing to work with....
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1006 Stewart Dr, Suite A100, Mountain View, CA, 94085
5.0
(6 reviews)
Our family has been utilizing Home Instead for the care of our mother for many years now. We have found Home Instead to be consistently very responsive to our needs & always reliable. Their staff goes "above & beyond" to ensure caregiving schedule is...
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901 Campisi Way, Campbell, CA, 95008
4.7
(24 reviews)
We had an excellent service with Gentiva Personal Care. We called them on a Sunday afternoon and asked for a caregiver for my spouce with very little notice. They were able to assist us and bring us someone the following morning. The caretaker was t...
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670 Woodside Road. , Redwood City, CA, 94061
4.8
(11 reviews)
I chose Senior Helpers of San Francisco and the Peninsula for my husband and they're really good. I am very pleased. The communication is excellent and the caregivers are very good. The scheduling was perfect and they accommodated what I needed. They...
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890 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park, CA, 94025
4.5
(12 reviews)
We hired Care Indeed and that's been great. Mostly, they care for my dad, like transferring, feeding, bathing, and grooming. The caregiver comes 6 hours a day. She is very kind, competent, and caring. She listens to my mom. She's there to help my mom...
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901 Sneath Ln Suite 109, San Bruno, CA, 94066
5.0
(6 reviews)
I love the team. Happiness expertly coordinates caregivers WITHOUT A GAP - Making sure that you are stress free. The amazing caregivers including Cyprean, Debora Sonora Adra and Kevin, are always professional kind and wonderful to work with, The pr...
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5070 N. 6th Street, Suite 109 , Fresno, CA, 93710
5.0
(3 reviews)
We have been using their home care services for over 2 years in the care of my wife. Two shifts of 3 hours in the morning to get her cleaned up, dressed , and fed along with some exercises . Then the reverse of 3 hours in the evening to get her re...
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1455 El Camino Real, Belmont, CA, 94002
5.0
(2 reviews)
We ended up hiring Companion Care Services, and we had a positive experience with them. The owner was very compassionate, caring, and asked really good questions because we were new to this and didn't know what questions to ask. She interacted with m...
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363 El Camino Real # 215, South San Francisco, CA, 94080
Specialized care for clients with Alzheimer's, dementia, and diabetes Hospice care, pain control and management care Transportation for doctor's appointments, and traveling escort Daily activities such as: grooming, bathing, toileting, dressing, walking, grocery shopping, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and laundry 24-hour on-call Registered Nurse Medication deliveries to patient's Free assessments by a RN Food grocery pickup On-going care management by a Registered Nurse at no extra charge
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480 S. California Ave., Ste. 100, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
For nearly 20 years, TheKey—formerly Home Care Assistance—has delivered quality in-home care, supporting older adults with a wide range of needs and age-related conditions. We’ve provided millions of hours of care to families just like yours. Today, we’re the country’s leading provider of premium in-home care, offering an even broader range of care services. We have the best caregivers ready to help—so you can live well in the home you love.
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611 Gateway Blvd. , San Francisco, CA, 94080
5.0
(1 reviews)
Mom was in excellent hands with the women of CareAmerica. Constantly by her side making sure she was comfortable. Couldn’t have done the last two weeks of Moms life without them. And my mission of having Mom pass away at home was accomplished. Extre...
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877 Mahler Road Suite 155 , Burlingame, CA, 94010
5.0
(3 reviews)
Assisting Hands Home Care - San Carlos is phenomenal. We are beyond thrilled. They help my parents with bathing, cooking, providing companionship, care, and daily tasks. The scheduling and billing are really good. They are trustworthy, open, honest, ...
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1395 22nd Street Unit 657 , San Francisco, CA, 94107
Clara is a new kind of in-home care marketplace that puts you first. What makes Clara different? Our caregivers get paid 20-40% more than industry standard, so they're simply better, each customer receives a dedicated care specialist available seven days a week to provide personal assistance, and our industry-leading payroll and care management software suite, built by former Uber & Facebook engineers, makes managing and paying caregivers easy. With Clara, you get all the benefits of directly employing your caregiver, with none of the hassles.
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3737 El Camino Real , Palo Alto, CA, 94306
AmiCare Services is a trusted provider of home health care. We offer personalized care that’s tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient. Our team of licensed, insured, and thoroughly screened caregivers is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality support for seniors. Whether it's offering expert healthcare or providing meaningful companionship, we focus on creating a comfortable, familiar environment for each patient. At AmiCare, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling life at home. Our services are designed to enhance well-being and maintain independence, all while ensuring that your loved ones receive the best care possible in the comfort of their own home. List of Services Personal Care Companionship Meal Preparation Errands Calendar Management Medication Reminder Light Housekeeping Assisted Daily Activities Safety Supervision Ambulation Fall Prevention and more!
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1431 Oakland Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA, 94596
4.8
(52 reviews)
TheraCare of Redwood City, CA was wonderful in helping the family in caring for our mom in the last stage of her life. They provided in home care that allowed us to care for mom in her home. TheraCare was extremely responsive when we needed the sk...
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2155 S. Bascom Ave. Suite 116, Campbell, CA, 95008
4.9
(52 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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1503 Grant Road, Suite 203 , Mountain View, CA, 94040
4.5
(29 reviews)
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835 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103
4.4
(25 reviews)
My husband used Honor Home Care. Services include companionship, meal preparation, and supervision of pills. I had many different caregivers. Some of them were superb, some of them were not particularly willing or able to engage with my husband. That...
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26236 Industrial Blvd, Hayward, CA, 94545
4.4
(19 reviews)
We have used Best Home Care for a little over a year for my mother who has various joint and mobility issues. Mike and his staff make a very big effort in finding a good caregiver match. Mike has been available on weekends and evenings which we rea...
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Data from Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey shows that home care costs in Belmont are about $1,907 higher than the U.S. median of $4,957 and $763 higher than the state median of $6,101. This makes Belmont one of the region’s most expensive locations for in-home care. Seniors in San Francisco and Oakland pay the same. In San Jose, seniors pay more than $7,102 per month, an increase of approximately $238 per month. Marin County, which includes San Jose, San Luis Obispo, Santa Cruz, and Napa, is the state’s most expensive area. Over 200 miles from Belmont in Bakersfield, seniors pay less for monthly home care costs at $5,506.
Belmont
$6,864
California
$6,101
United States
$4,957
Oakland
$6,864
San Jose
$7,102
Bakersfield
$5,506
Seniors pay $6,319 for assisted living in Belmont. For in-home care and home health care, seniors pay $6,864 and $7,150 per month respectively. At over $11,000, the cost for nursing homes is roughly $2,500 more than a private room. Home Health Care is approximately $1,000 more than assisted living care. Adult Day Health Care is by far the lowest care option at $1,950 per month.
In-Home Care
$6,864
Home Health Care
$7,150
Adult Day Health Care
$1,950
Assisted Living Facility
$6,319
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,566
Note: Care cost data for Belmont was unavailable, so data for the closest city, San Francisco, 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 Belmont have access to several resources designed to help them maintain their independence. Local, federal and nonprofit programs provide transportation, home-delivered meals, health and well-being, property-tax postponement, legal assistance, and other related services. Families can learn more by contacting the agencies below.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| San Mateo County’s Nutrition Programs for Older Adults | (650) 595-7444 | San Mateo County’s Nutrition Programs for Older Adults provide a meal delivery service to seniors aging in place and senior centers. Services are available to individuals 60 and over and their spouses regardless of age. For seniors who live in Belmont, the Twin Pines Senior and Community Center offers a “Grab and Go Lunch” for a $5 donation. Reservations are required for two meals per day. There’s a dine-in option available on Wednesdays, but it’s first-come, first-served and limited to 20 people. |
| The State Controller’s Property Tax Postponement Program | (800) 952-5661 | The State Controller’s Property Tax Postponement Program offers seniors 62 and older who have a disability opportunities to defer current-year property taxes on their principal residences if they have 40 percent equity in their homes and an annual household income of $35,500 or less. Participating seniors must not have a reverse mortgage on their property. |
| Rebuilding Together | (415) 905-1611 | Rebuilding Together is a national nonprofit organization with a local affiliate in San Mateo County. The Rebuilding Together’s Safe at Home in Action program offers veterans and their families fire and fall prevention strategies, accessibility modifications and minor home repairs such as tubs and showers, interior and exterior lighting, raised toilets, ramps, and more. |
| California Bar Foundation - Legal Issues & Resources for Seniors | (866) 442-2529 | The California Bar Foundation - Legal Issues & Resources for Seniors provides free legal services to seniors 60 and older. For answers to frequently asked questions on financial, housing, employment, health care, estate planning, and other issues relating to seniors, the California Bar Foundation offers a helpful online guide. |
| Friendship Line California | (888) 670-1360 | Friendship Line California is a free crisis intervention hotline that provides non-emergency emotional support. The hotline offers friendly compassion and a sense of connection for seniors 60 and over |
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.
Home Care
Deanna802216
5.0
Review of Companion Care Services, LLC
We ended up hiring Companion Care Services, and we had a positive experience with them. The owner was very compassionate, caring, and asked really good questions because we were new to this and...
Home Care
Debby340053
5.0
Review of Companion Care Services, LLC
The caregiver from Companion Care Services helps my dad with whatever he needs. She does exercises with him, showers him, dresses him, and takes him to the bathroom. We like the gal. She's very...
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