Caring.com offers a free service to help families find senior care and authentic reviews to help you in your decision. On average in Monterey, CA, residents and their loved ones rate In Home Care agencies 4.6 out of 5 stars across the 18 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
(64 reviews)
"Victorian’s caregivers have helped care for my mother in her home since August 2022. They provide good companionship, prepare delicious and nutritious meals, take care of making the bed, doing laundry and light housekeeping so that Mom does not have..."
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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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2511 Garden Rd Suite C250 , Monterey, CA, 93940
"BrightStar Care of Monterey Peninsula offers a wide variety of high quality services from in-home care to medical staffing. If you are looki..."
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5274 Scotts Valley Dr. #102, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066
4.9
(64 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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100 Clock Tower Pl Suite 215, Carmel, CA, 93923
4.8
(26 reviews)
"I'm using Family inHome Caregiving of Monterey for my mother just to provide more coverage. Service is very good. They're billing is different in that they email me an invoice and then I send money through my mom's bank account to them. They've got a..."
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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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80 Garden Court, Suites 102 & 105, Monterey, CA, 93940
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I found these people to not only be very caring and instinctly aware and anticipatory of our mom's needs, but the quality of every one of the people they sent out was well above those that were sent out a couple of years ago from another caregiving c..."
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955 Rogge Road , Salinas, CA, 93906
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Home Care Solutions has been caring for our grandfather for almost a year. We are beyond impressed and grateful for the caregivers and for the positive and emotional support from the owner. Thank you all for the excellent service...."
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4 Rossi Circle Suite 217 , Salinas, CA, 93907
3.4
(5 reviews)
"This company is the best to do business with. The owner knows how to run her company. The care is great, the rates are phenomenal, and the owner is great. I highly recommend AHC services. My grandpa was never abandoned or left alone. No problems with..."
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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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11 Sandpiper Court, Seaside, CA, 93955
"Abundant Personal Care Services provides caregivers and companions under private arrangements throughout Monterey County. Care may be interm..."
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700 Cass St., Monterey, CA, 93940
"Maxim Companion Services, a service line of Maxim Healthcare Services, is supported by more than 20 years of experience in providing solutio..."
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419 Webster St. Ste. 100, Monterey, CA, 93940
"Since 1979, our family has been providing care to the senior citizens of the Monterey Peninsula. We provide solutions for all of your care n..."
READ MOREBased on care costs in nearby Santa Cruz, home care rates in Monterey are estimated at $6,864 per month, significantly exceeding respective state and national averages. In Stockton, monthly care costs are about $1,400 lower than in Monterey, while home care agencies in Vallejo charge about $900 less for in-home care. In Merced, rates are about $600 less than in Monterey. San Jose is the only surveyed city in Central California with higher monthly home care rates, exceeding Monterey by $238.
Monterey
$6,864
California
$6,101
The United States
$4,957
San Jose
$7,102
Vallejo
$5,958
Stockton
$5,482
Merced
$6,288
Home care agencies in Monterey charge $6,864 per month for basic services such as meal planning and preparation, light household chores, transportation and help with personal care. Home health care agencies, which provide these services along with skilled nursing services such as medication and insulin administration and physical therapy, charge about $140 more. While assisted living rates are considerably more affordable than in-home care costs, nursing home fees are several thousand dollars more expensive for semiprivate accommodations.
Home Care
$6,864
Home Health Care
$7,007
Assisted Living
$5,550
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$10,646
Note: Data for Monterey 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.
Home care services are only one of the pieces needed for seniors to gracefully age in place. There are many services and programs that are low-cost or free, that enable seniors to enjoy an independent lifestyle in the comfort of their own home, such as help with home modifications, meal delivery services, and more. Below, we’ve compiled a few of the most helpful resources in Monterey:
| Resource | Contact | Address | Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance on Aging | (831) 758-4011 | 247 Main St., Salinas, CA 93901 | The Alliance on Aging is a nonprofit organization that provides a variety of services to seniors in Monterey County. Programs include Medicare counseling, peer counseling, tax assistance and a monthly luncheon. It is also a primary source of information for other programs and services including transportation options and in-home care. |
| Energy Discount Programs | (800) 743-5000 | 356 E Alisal St., Salinas, CA 93901 | The California Alternate Rates for Energy Program (CARE) and Family Electric Rate Assistance Program (FERA) programs provide discounts on gas and electric bills for low-income households. Under the CARE program, customers can receive a discount of 20% or more on their gas or electricity bill, and qualify through either meeting household income requirements or participation in public assistance programs. FERA provides an 18% discount on electricity and is only available to households of at least three people who meet income eligibility requirements. |
| Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula | (831) 375-4454 | 700 Jewell Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950 | Meals on Wheels is a nonprofit organization that delivers low-cost meals to seniors ages 60 and older who are unable to shop or cook for themselves. In cooperation with the SPCA of Monterey County, it also delivers pet meals for seniors with dogs, cats or birds. In addition to deliveries, it also provides group lunches on weekdays to give seniors a place to socialize while enjoying a meal, and fresh produce bags every week. |
| Medical Baseline Program | (800) 743-5000 | 356 E Alisal St., Salinas, CA 93901 | This program provides assistance to energy customers who use medical or independent living equipment that relies on power. Those enrolled in the program receive 500 kilowatt-hours of electricity and/or 25 therms of gas per month at the lowest rate, in addition to the baseline all residential customers receive at that rate. They also receive additional notifications prior to planned power outages, including extra phone calls or a knock on their door to ensure they have time to prepare. |
| The Carmel Foundation | (831) 624-1588 | 8th and Lincoln St., Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921 | This nonprofit organization provides seniors 55 and older in Monterey County with a variety of activities and services including classes and workshops, tours throughout the greater Bay Area, meal deliveries, support groups, medical equipment loans, legal assistance and blood pressure checks. Members pay an annual $55 tax-deductible fee, with no additional cost for many of the services. It also operates three housing complexes for low-income members 65 years or older or 62 with a disability. |
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.
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Suity L
5.0
Review of Peggy's Home Care
Their coordinators are very good. He is on top of things and follows through with his tasks. They are on top of things and reliable.
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Carolyn S_36
5.0
Review of Peggy's Home Care
It helped me out a lot. They couldn't have been nicer ad more caring.
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Anonymous_1728493029
4.0
Review of Peggy's Home Care
I've appreciated their kindness that I've had from the people I spoke to on the phone. I needed caregivers more often because of my injury and I know they care about their quality, but I think the...
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