In California, where home care agencies charge monthly median rates of $6,101, Gilroy is one of the most expensive places to arrange services. According to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey, in-home care costs approximately $7,102 per month in Gilroy. This is about $2,150 higher than the national average, and it’s well above regional norms. Seniors in Santa Cruz pay about $240 less for care than home care clients in Gilroy, and in Salinas, home care agencies charge about $6,673 for care. In Merced, rates average $6,288, and in Modesto, rates are about $1,300 less than in Gilroy.