Caring.com offers a free service to help families find senior care and authentic reviews to help you in your decision. On average in Oakland, CA, residents and their loved ones rate In Home Care agencies 4.4 out of 5 stars across the 90 options below.
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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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2910 Camino Diablo, Suite 140, Walnut Creek, CA, 94597
5.0
(7 reviews)
"Can't say enough about this company. On late notice they showed up to take care of my mom and dad. It was a Sunday evening that my mom got discharged and they were able to help us get great care from my parents. ..."
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32999 Lake Wawasee St., Fremont, CA, 94555
5.0
(6 reviews)
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All caregivers did their jobs in a professional manner and I found nothing lacking. I would recommend this service to anyone.
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2450 Venture Oaks Way #225, Sacramento, CA, 95833
5.0
(6 reviews)
"Thank you for helping my family during a difficult time. My mother was on hospice. I called for pricing only but the wealth of knowledge Lisa gave me over the phone was so helpful. I invited her to meet me asap. The caregiver they provided my mothe..."
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3817 Howe Court, Fremont, CA, 94538
5.0
(5 reviews)
"JM Professional was able to help me with my mom. The caregiver who is assisting my mom is extremely caring and patient with her. I feel very safe and comfortable in leaving my mom with her. ..."
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3820 Broadway, Oakland, CA, 94611
5.0
(5 reviews)
"When I needed caregivers for my husband I needed them now! I looked on the internet and found this one. I don't remember why I chose them as they were the first one I called. They came to my house the same day and explained everything to me. I found ..."
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91 Gregory Lane Suite 7, Pleasant Hill, CA, 94523
5.0
(4 reviews)
"My almost 93-year-old mom appeared to have had another stroke. She came back from the hospital very weak. We were referred to Interim Health Care with Susan S and Joe B. Susan was available by phone, even after hours, and found just the right in-home..."
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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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530 F Street , Davis, CA, 95616
5.0
(3 reviews)
" I wanted to send a few words your way regarding the service you and your staff provided to my Dad when we were all in a bit of a crisis. We needed care a.s.a.p. As he was coming home on hospice late in the evening. When I called I had did not exp..."
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2601 Blanding Avenue, Alameda, CA, 94501
5.0
(2 reviews)
"With my husband's failing health and dementia I needed help with his care, such as bathing , dressing, meds and good companionship. Back Home found the perfect person to be with him three days a week giving me time to take care of personal business ..."
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555 Pierce Street Unit CML-4, Albany, CA, 94706
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I highly recommend the staff at Beacon Home Care. They are very attentative to my mothers needs and I appreciate the bond the caregiver has built with her. Good luck and continued success to Shaun and staff! Dolores ..."
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6113 Ledgewood Terrace, Dublin, CA, 94568
5.0
(2 reviews)
"We hired Griswold Home Care of Dublin twice and they were fun. My mother was very pleased with how everything went. We got no complaints at all. The caregivers are friendly and caring. ..."
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2290 Diamond Blvd Ste 205, Concord, CA, 94520
5.0
(2 reviews)
"All Valley Home Care has helped my dad for over 5 months now and my dad has never been happier. His caregiver is very loving and caring I highly recommend this Agency! ..."
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303 Hegenberger Rd, Oakland, CA, 94621
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I hired Practical Home Care in 2017 to care for my Father till he passed away in 2020 then my Mother needed the help so we continue with the ladies. They are wonderful people, great customer service from my field manager. We are very happy with their..."
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20200 Redwood Road, Suite 5, Castro Valley, CA, 94546
4.7
(4 reviews)
"Golden Independence responded very quickly to my request for information on their services. They were very caring and I felt they were the best candidate to help take care of my family member. I have no complaints, they have gone above and beyond for..."
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58 Mahogany Dr , South San Francisco, CA, 94080
5.0
(1 reviews)
"the caregiver for my mom is from Aslec home care aide. they treated my mom and I like family member. So sad not to work with them because my mother pass away last year. i myself will hire them next time I need there service. I like Gina1 And Gina 2 ..."
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444 Townsend Street #3 , San Francisco, CA, 94107
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I found Caresimply on the internet. Their care was satisfactory. The caregivers were good and I like their work attitude. They help me with shopping and laundry. I am happy with how they are helping me for the past weeks since I got them. I am very c..."
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4444 Geary Blvd #210, San Francisco, CA, 94118
5.0
(1 reviews)
"ChoiceCare is wonderful. I have had my Mom on services for the last few years. They are very reliable, trustworthy and easy to deal with. I am very happy! ..."
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112 La Casa Via, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598
5.0
(1 reviews)
"great services, fast and very flexible company, they have a no minimum hours, I am very happy with them. ..."
READ MOREThe 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports a monthly median rate of $7,531 for home care in Oakland. This runs hundreds of dollars over California’s baseline rate of $6,864, as well as costs in nearby cities such as Stockton, where seniors pay around $6,101 for care. However, Oakland compares competitively with Santa Rosa, where fees track about $760 higher.
Oakland
$7,531
California
$6,864
United States
$5,720
Stockton
$6,101
San Jose
$8,008
Santa Rosa
$8,294
In Oakland, seniors pay around $7,531 monthly for nonmedical in-home care. By contrast, seniors who live independently and obtain services through adult day health care facilities pay more cost-effective rates of around $1,842. Even so, home care offers affordability compared to nursing home care, which comes in at around $12,471 for 24-hour support with semi-private accommodations.
Home Care
$7,531
Home Health Care
$8,580
Adult Day Health Care
$1,842
Assisted Living Facility
$7,495
Nursing Home Care (semi-private room)
$12,471
Note: Data for Oakland was unavailable, so data for the nearest 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.
Oakland seniors who want to remain at home can get support through a number of community-based and government programs and services, including barrier-free transportation, home meal delivery and support for LGBTQ+ elders.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) | (510) 238-3762 | The Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) is a state-funded, city-operated program for Medi-Cal beneficiaries aged 65 and older who are at risk of institutionalization, and who want to continue living in their own home. This program provides eligible seniors with a host of in-home and community-based services that may include personal care, an emergency response system, respite care, ongoing case management and referrals to other senior services. |
| Oakland Paratransit for the Elderly and Disabled (OPED) | (510) 238-3036 | Oakland Paratransit for the Elderly and Disabled provides seniors with low-cost, door-to-door rides within the city. Eligible seniors can use this program to book a taxi or wheelchair van to travel to and from non-urgent medical appointments, social engagements and shopping trips. |
| Medical Baseline Energy Program | (800) 743-5000 | Seniors who use life-support equipment, as well as those with medical conditions that make seniors especially vulnerable to temperature-related medical issues, may qualify for the Medical Baseline program. This energy relief program gives eligible seniors discounts on their first 500 kilowatt hours of electricity, and/or their first 25 therms of gas each month. |
| Habitat for Humanity of East Bay/Silicon Valley | (866) 450-4432 | Low-income seniors who need help completing safety-critical home repairs may be eligible for assistance through Habitat for Humanity's Home Repair program. Homeowners can request accessibility upgrades, help with electrical, plumbing and roofing repairs, exterior repairs and repairs to a mobile home. |
| Lavender Seniors of the East Bay | (510) 736-5428 | Lavender Seniors is a senior services organization that offers a variety of programs for older adults who are members of the LGBTQ+ community. Services include the Friendly Visitors program that matches trained and screened volunteer visitors with housebound or isolated seniors who need social support. The organization also hosts monthly lunches for seniors, and advocates for improvements in LGBTQ+ senior care. |
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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cat lover
2.0
Review of Home Instead - Oakland, CA
the agency made a $2 an hour mistake on the service contract and won't respond to my requests for a refund of the erroneous charges. i've been with home inswtead since feb 3, 224. yje associates...
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Frank Lee
5.0
Review of Practical Home Care - Oakland, CA
I hired Practical Home Care in 2017 to care for my Father till he passed away in 2020 then my Mother needed the help so we continue with the ladies. They are wonderful people, great customer...
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Looking out for Mom and Dad
1.0
Review of Home Care Assistance
Hide anything of any value. We had a nightmare experience with Home Care Assistance. During the few months that my parents had care givers, items (including my Mom's wedding rings) disappeared from...
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